Sony Bravia 2 MK II Review | Should you Buy this Entry-level TV?
An independent US channel weighs whether Sony's entry-level Bravia 2 II is worth buying.
Sony · 2025 · LED-LCD
Sony Bravia 2 II
Sony's cheapest Bravia: a basic 60Hz direct-lit LED TV with Google TV, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but no local dimming or Dolby Vision.
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Exact model · United States
K65S20M2
Abt's with-stand weight (63.9 lb) is higher than its own package weight (61 lb), so it was left out as unreliable. Abt's price on the check date included a manufacturer rebate.
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List $799
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The verdict
A reasonable choice for casual streaming and broadcast TV if a Sony badge and Google TV matter more than picture punch. On paper, the 60Hz panel, lack of local dimming and missing Dolby Vision leave it behind many similarly priced Mini LED TVs for movies and gaming, so compare those before buying.
The Bravia 2 II is the entry model in Sony's TV range, launched in the US in 2025 and still listed in Sony's 2026 lineup in 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75-inch sizes. It uses a standard direct-lit LED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, the 4K Processor X1, Google TV with AirPlay and Google Cast, HDR10 and HLG, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound. No lab review of it had been published by the press outlets checked for this listing.
Strengths
- Google TV with Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Google Assistant and Alexa support.
- Both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound formats are listed.
- Four HDMI inputs, ALLM and Wi-Fi 6E, plus Sony's PS5 auto picture features.
- Sold in five sizes from 43 to 75 inches.
Weak spots
- 60Hz panel: no 4K 120Hz gaming and no variable refresh rate listed.
- No full-array local dimming, so contrast is likely to be limited, as Tom's Guide found on the similar Bravia 3.
- No Dolby Vision support.
- No ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) tuner.
- No independent lab review had been published by the outlets checked.
Great for
- Casual streaming and cable or antenna TV
- Buyers who want Sony and Google TV on a tight budget
- Bedrooms and secondary rooms
Skip if
- Gamers who want 120Hz or VRR
- Dark-room movie fans who want strong contrast
- Anyone who relies on Dolby Vision
How it fits
Calculated from published specs and independent tests. How this works
Tap a score to see what went into it. These are calculations, not lab results.
Claimed vs. measured
We haven’t found independent test results for this model yet. Scores below rely on published specs only.
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 43″ | 50″ | 55″ | 65″ | 75″ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | K43S20M2 | K50S20M2 | K55S20M2 | K65S20M2 | K75S20M2 |
| Lowest price | $398 | $498 | $548 | $648 | $868 |
| Width | 37.8″ | 43.8″ | 48.4″ | 57.0″ | 65.8″ |
| Weight | 17.2 lb | 21.6 lb | 29.1 lb | 43.4 lb | 61.7 lb |
| VESA | 200×200 | 200×200 | 300×300 | 300×300 | 300×300 |
Will it fit?
From your seat
Viewing distance8′0″
A good fit. At this distance a 65″ screen fills 33° of your view. Most people like 59″–80″ from here.
Seen from above
Dimensions and mounting
- Without stand
- 57.0 × 33.4 × 3.4″
- With stand
- 57.0 × 35.6 × null″
- Stand footprint
- Not published
- Weight
- 43.4 lb
- VESA pattern
- 300 × 300 mm
- Power use
- Not published
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for the 65″ model.
Picture
- Display technologyHow the screen makes its picture. OLED types light each pixel on their own for perfect black. Mini LED and QLED are LCDs with a backlight, and tend to get brighter.
- LED-LCD
- Panel notes
- Tom's Guide describes a direct LED backlight with no full-array local dimming; Sony's listing mentions only a basic 'Frame Dimming' feature.source
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- Direct-litsource
- Resolution
- 4K
- Picture processor
- 4K Processor X1
HDR & color
- HDR formatsHDR formats describe how a TV should show bright highlights and rich color. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ adjust the picture scene by scene; a source and TV must both support a format to use it.
- HDR10, HLG
- Wide color technology
- Sony 'Live Color' processing
Refresh & motion
- Native refresh rateHow many new images per second the panel can really show. Marketing “motion rates” are often double this number, so check the native figure.
- 60 Hz
- Maximum refresh rateThe highest refresh the TV accepts over HDMI. Sometimes only available at reduced resolution or from a PC.
- 60 Hz
Smart platform
- Smart TV platformThe software your TV runs. It decides your home screen, app selection and how often you’ll see ads.
- Google TV
- Voice assistants
- Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
- Apple AirPlay
- Yes
- Google Cast
- Yes
- Broadcast tunerNeeded to watch free over-the-air TV with an antenna. ATSC 3.0 is the newer US standard; a few TVs have dropped tuners entirely.
- ATSC 1.0, ClearQAM
HDMI & connections
- HDMI ports
- 4
- HDMI notes
- Abt's spec sheet lists four HDMI inputs and an 'HDMI 2.1 port', while Sony's feature copy on the same listing names only ALLM among HDMI 2.1 features. With a 60Hz panel there is no 4K 120Hz support. Port-by-port details, including which port has ARC or eARC, were not published on the pages read.
- USB ports
- 2
- Optical audio out
- Yes
- Ethernet
- 1 x Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Gaming
- Auto Low Latency ModeSwitches the TV into game mode automatically when a console starts a game.
- Yes
- Highest 4K gaming refresh
- 60 Hz
- Dolby Vision gaming
- Nosource
- Game menu
- Game Menu
Built-in audio
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- DTS supportMany TVs no longer decode DTS. If you play discs or a media server with DTS soundtracks, check here and on your soundbar or receiver.
- DTS:X listed in Sony's feature copy
Accessibility
- Remote
- Sony RMF-TX820U
Warranty
- Warranty
- 1 years
- Warranty notes
- 1 year limited parts and labor, per Abt's listing.
Primary source: abt.com
Setup notes
- Four HDMI inputs, two USB-A ports, Ethernet, RS-232C and an optical audio output, per Abt's listing.
- The tuner is ATSC and ClearQAM; Abt lists no NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) support.
- HDR formats are HDR10 and HLG only.
- VESA patterns: 200 x 200 mm on the 43 and 50-inch, 300 x 300 mm on the 55, 65 and 75-inch.
- Sony's Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode work with a PS5 connected directly or through a compatible Sony soundbar.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Sony Bravia 2 II.
Sony Bravia 2 II 55-inch Review: Budget Much?
An Indian tech outlet reviews a 55-inch Bravia 2 II, sold there under a different regional model number.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
A specification-based look rather than a hands-on test. Found the Bravia 2 II nearly identical on paper to the older Bravia 3 apart from Dolby Vision, with a direct LED backlight and only basic frame dimming, and suggested the cheaper Bravia 2 II for buyers focused on saving money.
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Questions
How is the Bravia 2 II different from the Bravia 3?
Tom's Guide found very few differences on paper beyond the Bravia 3's Dolby Vision support. Both use direct LED backlighting without full-array local dimming.
What are the US model numbers?
K43S20M2, K50S20M2, K55S20M2, K65S20M2 and K75S20M2, as printed on Abt's listings.
Is the Bravia 2 II good for PS5 or Xbox gaming?
It works with ALLM and Sony's PS5 picture features, but its 60Hz panel cannot show 4K at 120Hz, and no variable refresh rate support is listed.
Why are there no lab test results here?
No outlet checked for this listing had published measured results for the Bravia 2 II. Tom's Guide's coverage was a pre-test comparison based on specifications.
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Last reviewed Nov 10, 2026. Released April 2025. Spotted an error? Tell us.