Sony Bravia 8 65" vs Vizio V-Series 55"
The Verdict
The Sony Bravia 8 65" and Vizio V-Series 55" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vizio V-Series 55" is the cheaper of the two at $299 versus $1,700, a difference of about $1,401. 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 V-Series 55" is praised for very affordable at $299 for a 55-inch 4k tv with dolby vision support. 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 V-Series 55" if…
- →Very affordable at $299 for a 55-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision support
- →AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in enable easy casting from phones and tablets
- →SmartCast is straightforward and quick to navigate for basic streaming needs
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 V-Series 55"
Pros
- Very affordable at $299 for a 55-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision support
- AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in enable easy casting from phones and tablets
- SmartCast is straightforward and quick to navigate for basic streaming needs
- Lightweight at 30.6 lbs — easy to mount or move between rooms
Cons
- 60Hz panel is unsuitable for gaming or watching fast-motion sports content
- SmartCast app ecosystem is more limited than Google TV or Tizen
- Only three HDMI ports — none support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
- Low brightness and basic LED backlighting delivers mediocre HDR impact
- No VRR or ALLM, and ~20ms input lag makes it a poor choice for gamers
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Bravia 8 65" | Vizio V-Series 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 19.0 kg | 30.6 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.6 x 32.1 x 8.9 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 50 | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | — | 20 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED | LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 400 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | SmartCast |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | XR Processor | Vizio IQ Active Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 3 |
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