Sony Bravia 8 65" vs Vizio OLED 55"
The Verdict
The Sony Bravia 8 65" and Vizio OLED 55" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vizio OLED 55" is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,700, a difference of about $701. 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 Vizio OLED 55" is praised for most affordable 55-inch oled at $999 — perfect blacks at a budget price. 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 Vizio OLED 55" if…
- →Most affordable 55-inch OLED at $999 — perfect blacks at a budget price
- →Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos — supports all major formats
- →120Hz with VRR and ALLM — capable gaming display
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)
Vizio OLED 55"
Pros
- Most affordable 55-inch OLED at $999 — perfect blacks at a budget price
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos — supports all major formats
- 120Hz with VRR and ALLM — capable gaming display
- Infinite contrast ratio with pixel-perfect black levels
- 4x HDMI ports including HDMI 2.1 for next-gen consoles
Cons
- SmartCast OS is the weakest smart TV platform — buggy and slow
- Only 600 nits peak brightness — dimmer than LG and Samsung OLEDs
- Vizio has exited the TV market — long-term software support uncertain
- Image processing quality trails LG, Sony, and Samsung OLED models
- Build quality feels inferior to similarly priced LG A2 OLED
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Bravia 8 65" | Vizio OLED 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 19.0 kg | 33.5 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 48.2 x 28.0 x 1.5 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.2 x 29.7 x 10.0 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 50 | 30 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | — | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 600 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | SmartCast (Chromecast built-in) |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | XR Processor | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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