Sony A95L 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Sony A95L 65" 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 $2,499, a difference of about $799. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Sony A95L 65" stands out for qd-oled achieves extraordinary color volume — widest color gamut of any oled panel, 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 A95L 65" if…
- →QD-OLED achieves extraordinary color volume — widest color gamut of any OLED panel
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen itself as a speaker for perfectly matched audio
- →Cognitive Processor XR produces Sony's signature natural, cinema-accurate color tuning
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 A95L 65"
Pros
- QD-OLED achieves extraordinary color volume — widest color gamut of any OLED panel
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen itself as a speaker for perfectly matched audio
- Cognitive Processor XR produces Sony's signature natural, cinema-accurate color tuning
- Dolby Vision support distinguishes it from Samsung's QD-OLED which lacks DV
- Perfect black levels with infinite contrast ratio from OLED pixel-level control
Cons
- 2023 model — the 2024 A95L successor offers meaningfully improved brightness
- Only two of the four HDMI ports support full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
- No Wi-Fi 6, limiting wireless performance compared to 2024 rivals
- QD-OLED burn-in risk requires pixel refresher intervals and care with static content
- At $2,499, pricing has been undercut by newer Mini-LED panels with more brightness
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 A95L 65" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 58.9 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.3 x 37.5 x 10.7 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Speakers | Acoustic Surface Audio+ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 8 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1700 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Cognitive Processor XR | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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