Sony Bravia 8 65" vs Sony Bravia 9 75"
The Verdict
The Sony Bravia 8 65" and Sony Bravia 9 75" 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 $2,999, a difference of about $1,299. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Sony Bravia 8 65" stands out for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality, while Sony Bravia 9 75" is praised for xr backlight master drive with thousands of precise mini-led zones for exceptional contrast. 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 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
Buy the Sony Bravia 9 75" if…
- →XR Backlight Master Drive with thousands of precise Mini-LED zones for exceptional contrast
- →Acoustic Multi-Audio+ uses speakers behind the screen to localize sound to on-screen action
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for top-tier cinematic HDR
Pros & Cons
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)
Sony Bravia 9 75"
Pros
- XR Backlight Master Drive with thousands of precise Mini-LED zones for exceptional contrast
- Acoustic Multi-Audio+ uses speakers behind the screen to localize sound to on-screen action
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for top-tier cinematic HDR
- Google TV is clean, feature-rich, and tightly integrated with Google ecosystem
- 85W output from a 4.2.2ch system is class-leading built-in audio
Cons
- Very high price at $2,999 for a Mini-LED panel that cannot match OLED black levels
- Input lag of ~8ms, while good, trails LG OLED panels for competitive gaming
- Sony's Bravia Cam (for auto-calibration features) is sold separately
- 75-inch size and 101 lbs makes installation and repositioning very challenging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Bravia 8 65" | Sony Bravia 9 75" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 19.0 kg | 101.4 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 66.8 x 44.7 x 13.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 50 | 85 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 4.2.2ch Acoustic Multi-Audio+ |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | — | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode |
| Size | 65 inches | 75" |
| Type | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 3300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 | Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | XR Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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