Sony Bravia 7 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Sony Bravia 7 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 $1,899, a difference of about $199. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Sony Bravia 7 65" stands out for cognitive processor xr delivers excellent natural color accuracy and motion handling, 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 Bravia 7 65" if…
- →Cognitive Processor XR delivers excellent natural color accuracy and motion handling
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in a 65-inch Mini-LED at a mid-tier price
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 Bravia 7 65"
Pros
- Cognitive Processor XR delivers excellent natural color accuracy and motion handling
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in a 65-inch Mini-LED at a mid-tier price
- Google TV interface is well-organized with robust app and streaming support
Cons
- At $1,899 it is more expensive than competing Mini-LED sets from Samsung and TCL
- Mini-LED dimming zone count is lower than the Bravia 9, showing more bloom
- Input lag hovers around 8ms — competent but not class-leading for gaming
- No built-in Bravia Cam port for automatic picture calibration
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 Bravia 7 65" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 400mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 66.4 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.2 x 37.5 x 11.8 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Speakers | 3.2ch | — |
| 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 | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | — |
| 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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