Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,700 versus $3,499, a difference of about $1,799. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) stands out for first qd-oled tv — revolutionary color volume and saturation, while Sony Bravia 8 65" is praised for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) if…
- →First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- →Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
Buy the Sony Bravia 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
Pros & Cons
Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
Pros
- First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
- Dolby Vision support (unlike Samsung QD-OLED TVs)
- Perfect blacks with brighter, more vivid colors than traditional OLED
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 — flagship pricing
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz (HDMI 2.1)
- Wi-Fi 5 is inexcusable at this price point
- First-gen QD-OLED panel has some near-black color uniformity issues
- Potential burn-in risk inherent to OLED technology
Sony Bravia 8 65"
Pros
- Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
- Acoustic Surface Audio for immersive sound
- BRAVIA Theater compatibility
Cons
- $1700 for 65-inch OLED
- 120Hz vs 144Hz on LG/Samsung competitors
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 46.7 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.1 x 34.3 x 13.5 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Speakers | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 8 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | XR Processor |
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