Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV Review
HDTVTest reviews the BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
Sony · 2024 · WOLED
Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED
Sony's 2024 WOLED mid-range: natural picture and sound, now replaced by the QD-OLED BRAVIA 8 II and available at lower prices.
Previous generation, still sold
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Exact model · United States
K65XR80
The size tested by Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?. Abt prints the same weight with and without the stand, so treat the weight as approximate.
Where to buy the 65″
List $2,800
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The verdict
Worth considering at a discount if you want Sony picture processing, good built-in sound and a 77-inch option, which the BRAVIA 8 II lacks. Its brightness and gaming responsiveness trail the LG C4 and later OLEDs, and the QD-OLED BRAVIA 8 II is the stronger choice if the price gap is small.
The BRAVIA 8 is Sony's 2024 K-XR80 series OLED TV, sold in 55, 65 and 77-inch sizes. It uses a standard WOLED panel, the XR Processor and Google TV, and replaced the A80L. Reviewers praised its natural color, sound and motion, and noted modest peak brightness, a dim Professional mode and only two HDMI 2.1 inputs. The BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED succeeded it in 2025 but this model is still listed by retailers.
Strengths
- Natural, well-balanced color and good motion, and What Hi-Fi? gave the 65-inch an award in 2024.
- Brighter than the A80L it replaced: TechRadar measured 816.7 nits at a 10% HDR window versus 741 on the older set.
- Good built-in sound with Acoustic Surface Audio+, and DTS:X support that many rivals skip.
- Includes an ATSC 3.0 tuner and Google TV with Chromecast and AirPlay 2.
- Offered in 55, 65 and 77 inches, and retailers now discount it well below its original list price.
Weak spots
- Peak HDR brightness of about 815 nits at a 10% window trails the LG C4 and later OLEDs, according to Tom's Guide.
- Professional mode is dim for SDR, with Tom's Guide and TechRadar both measuring about 99 nits, so it needs tweaking.
- Input lag of 12.6 to 12.8ms is high next to LG and Samsung OLEDs, and only two HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1.
- Out-of-the-box color error measured 3.3 at Tom's Guide.
- Superseded by the QD-OLED BRAVIA 8 II, which Tom's Guide and TechRadar found noticeably brighter.
Great for
- Buyers wanting Sony picture and sound at a discounted price
- 77-inch OLED shoppers within the Sony range
- Casual gaming with one or two consoles
Skip if
- Bright rooms that need maximum HDR punch
- Competitive gamers
- Anyone choosing between this and the BRAVIA 8 II at a similar price
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
Independent test figures are kept apart from what the manufacturer says. Results vary by tester, test size and firmware.
Measured Claimed
Brightness
HDR peak brightness (10% window)The most-quoted HDR brightness figure. A 10% window is about the size of a bright object in a scene.
- 817 nitsTechRadarHDR Standard mode, 10% window · Sep 11, 2024
- 815 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, HDR · Sep 9, 2024
- 430 nitsTrusted ReviewsStandard mode, 10% window; the review does not label this HDR or SDR · Feb 26, 2025
- 1,231 nitsTrusted ReviewsVivid mode, 10% window · Feb 26, 2025
HDR full-screen brightnessBrightness of a completely bright image, like a snowfield or a hockey rink.
- 150 nitsTechRadarHDR Filmmaker Mode, full screen · Sep 11, 2024
SDR peak brightness (10% window)How bright regular, non-HDR content gets, which matters most in a sunny room.
- 288 nitsTechRadarSDR Standard mode, 10% window · Sep 11, 2024
- 287 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, SDR (the review notes Professional mode measured about 99 nits) · Sep 9, 2024
Color
DCI-P3 color coverageHow much of the color range used by modern movies the TV can show.
- 99.1%TechRadarUHDA-P3 coverage · Sep 11, 2024
- 99.11%Tom's Guide65″ tested · UHDA-P3 coverage · Sep 9, 2024
Rec. 2020 color coverageA wider color target than DCI-P3. No consumer TV covers it fully.
- 75%TechRadarBT.2020 coverage · Sep 11, 2024
- 75.01%Tom's Guide65″ tested · Rec. 2020 coverage · Sep 9, 2024
Color accuracy out of the box (ΔE)Lower is better. Under about 3 is hard to distinguish from perfect by eye.
- ΔE 3.3264Tom's Guide65″ tested · Out of the box, SDR · Sep 9, 2024
Gaming
Input lag, 4K 60 Hz (game mode)The delay between pressing a button and seeing it on screen.
- 12.8 msTechRadarGame mode input lag · Sep 11, 2024
- 12.6 msTom's Guide65″ tested · Leo Bodnar 4K tester · Sep 9, 2024
- 12.7 msTrusted ReviewsInput lag as stated in the review · Feb 26, 2025
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 55″ | 65″ | 77″ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | K55XR80 | K65XR80 | K77XR80 |
| Lowest price | $1,398 | $1,698 | $2,298 |
| Width | 48.3″ | 56.9″ | 67.5″ |
| Weight | 37.7 lb | 51.2 lb | 71.2 lb |
| VESA | 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
- 56.9 × 32.8 × 1.5″
- With stand
- 56.9 × 33.8 × 9.9″
- Stand footprint
- 49.0″ between feet
- Weight
- 51.2 lb (51.2 lb with stand)
- 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.
- WOLED
- Panel typeFor LCD TVs: VA panels have deeper black but narrower viewing angles; IPS/ADS panels hold up better from the side but look grayer in the dark.
- OLED
- Panel notes
- Standard WOLED (white OLED) panel as used in the A80L, per TechRadar; Sony's own site could not be read.source
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- Self-emissive
- Picture processor
- XR Processor
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, Dolby Vision, HLG, IMAX Enhanced
- Wide color technology
- XR Triluminos Pro
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.
- 120 Hz
- Maximum refresh rateThe highest refresh the TV accepts over HDMI. Sometimes only available at reduced resolution or from a PC.
- 120 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
- 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, ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV)source
HDMI & connections
- HDMI ports
- 4
- HDMI 2.1 portsPorts with enough bandwidth for 4K at 120 Hz and beyond. If you have more than one current console or a gaming PC, count these carefully.
- 2
- HDMI notes
- Two of the four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1; the other two are HDMI 2.0, per Tom's Guide and TechRadar.source
- eARCEnhanced Audio Return Channel sends high-quality audio from your TV’s apps and inputs back to a soundbar or receiver over one HDMI cable.
- Yes
- USB ports
- 2
- Optical audio out
- Yes
- Ethernet
- 1 x Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Gaming
- Variable refresh rateLets the TV match its refresh to a game’s frame rate, which removes tearing and most stutter.
- HDMI Forum VRR
- Auto Low Latency ModeSwitches the TV into game mode automatically when a console starts a game.
- Yes
- Highest 4K gaming refresh
- 120 Hz
- Dolby Vision gaming
- Yes
- Game menu
- Game Menu
Built-in audio
- Speaker configuration
- 2.1 channel with Acoustic Surface 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 by Abt
Accessibility
- Remote
- RMF-TX820U
Warranty
- Warranty
- 1 years
- Warranty notes
- 1 year limited parts and 1 year limited labor, per the Abt listing.
Primary source: abt.com
Setup notes
- Two HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1; the other two are HDMI 2.0.
- Supports 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision gaming and PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping.
- ATSC 3.0 tuner is included, according to Tom's Guide.
- All three sizes use a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern per Abt.
- Stand has narrow and soundbar-friendly positions, per Abt's dimension listing.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED.
Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV Review - Still Worth It in 2025? (4k HDR)
Tech With KG revisits the BRAVIA 8 OLED to ask whether it is still worth buying in 2025.
Sony's Best Oled For Most! SONY BRAVIA 8
BRIAN'S TECH THERAPY (WHISPERSTATUS74)
Brian's Tech Therapy reviews the BRAVIA 8, titling it as Sony's best OLED for most people.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Found a beautiful, capable OLED with strong sound and an ATSC 3.0 tuner, but measured dim output in Professional mode, modest HDR peaks versus the LG C4 and Samsung S90C, and mediocre input lag. Only two HDMI 2.1 ports.
Read the originalRecommended as an incremental but meaningful upgrade over the A80L, helped by the new XR Processor. Calls out better brightness in Standard mode, reduced input lag and solid color coverage, while Professional SDR mode is dim.
Read the originalAward-winning 65-inch review calling the BRAVIA 8 a refinement rather than a leap, with natural color and an excellent picture. Brightness still falls short of QD-OLED and MLA OLED rivals.
Read the originalAnother strong Sony OLED with improved input lag, but it is less bright than rivals and sounds a little tamer than previous models. Black crush can show in Cinema and Standard modes in bright rooms.
Read the original
Questions
Is the BRAVIA 8 OLED the same as the BRAVIA 8 II?
No. The BRAVIA 8 (K-XR80 series, 2024) uses a WOLED panel, while the BRAVIA 8 II (2025) uses a brighter QD-OLED panel. They are separate models with different measured performance.
Is the BRAVIA 8 OLED still worth buying?
It can be at a discount, especially at 77 inches, which the BRAVIA 8 II does not offer. Reviewers found its brightness and gaming response modest, so compare it against current LG and Sony alternatives.
What are the US model numbers?
Abt lists K55XR80, K65XR80 and K77XR80 for the 55, 65 and 77-inch sizes.
Does it support HDMI 2.1 on all ports?
No. Two of four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1, which reviewers flagged as a limit for owners of several consoles.
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Sources for this page
- abt.com /Sony-BRAVIA-8-OLED-TV-55-Inch-4K-HDR-Google-TV-in
- abt.com /Sony-BRAVIA-8-OLED-TV-65-Inch-4K-HDR-Google-TV-in
- abt.com /Sony-BRAVIA-8-OLED-TV-77-Inch-4K-HDR-Google-TV-in
- tomsguide.com /tvs/sony-bravia-8-oled-tv
- techradar.com /televisions/sony-bravia-8-review-high-end-perform
- whathifi.com /reviews/sony-bravia-8-k65xr80
- trustedreviews.com /reviews/sony-bravia-8
Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Released July 2024. Spotted an error? Tell us.