Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV Review
HDTVTest reviews the BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED, in a video titled as a straight review of the set.
Sony · 2025 · QD-OLED
Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED
Sony's QD-OLED flagship: natural color, big built-in sound and filmmaker-friendly tuning, held back by two HDMI 2.1 ports.
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Exact model · United States
K-65XR80M2
The size Tom's Guide and Trusted Reviews tested. Tom's Guide says the speakers and stand are identical across the two sizes.
Where to buy the 65″
List $3,499
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The verdict
A strong choice for movie and TV fans who value natural color, sound that rarely needs a soundbar and a picture that holds up from the side. Gamers with several consoles, and anyone who wants the brightest possible OLED, are better served by the LG G5 or Samsung S95F, which measured brighter and responded faster in published tests.
The BRAVIA 8 II is Sony's 2025 QD-OLED TV, sold in 55 and 65-inch sizes in the US and replacing the WOLED BRAVIA 8 and the earlier A95L. It pairs the XR Processor with Google TV and a screen-vibrating Acoustic Surface Audio+ speaker system. Reviewers praise its color, off-axis picture and sound, and note that it measures dimmer than the LG G5 and Samsung S95F. Only two of its four HDMI inputs run at full HDMI 2.1 speed.
Strengths
- Rich, natural color: Tom's Guide measured the widest Rec. 2020 coverage in its comparison group, and TechRadar found 99.9% UHDA-P3 coverage.
- Built-in sound is a standout, with Tom's Guide, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? all praising the screen-vibrating speaker system.
- QD-OLED picture holds up well from off-center seats, according to Tom's Guide.
- Includes an ATSC 3.0 tuner in the US, plus Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced and DTS:X support.
- Peak HDR brightness is a clear step up from the older BRAVIA 8 and A95L in TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? testing.
Weak spots
- Only two of four HDMI inputs run at full HDMI 2.1 speed, and one of them doubles as the eARC port.
- Input lag measured 16.3ms at Tom's Guide and TechRadar, well behind LG and Samsung OLEDs, and there is no 144Hz or 165Hz PC gaming mode.
- Peak brightness still trails the LG G5 and Samsung S95F in TechRadar and Tom's Guide comparisons.
- Tom's Guide measured an out-of-the-box SDR color error of 3.5 and the lowest SDR brightness bar one in its comparison group.
- Widely spaced feet can be awkward on narrow furniture, according to What Hi-Fi? and Trusted Reviews.
- No HDR10+ support, and only 55 and 65-inch sizes are sold in the US.
Great for
- Movie and TV viewers who want natural color and strong built-in sound
- Rooms where people watch from the side
- Owners of a single console
Skip if
- Gamers who need several HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Buyers who want the brightest possible OLED
- Anyone needing HDR10+ or 77-inch and larger sizes
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 (2% window)How bright very small highlights get, like the glint on metal or a star on a dark sky.
- 977 nitsTrusted Reviews65″ tested · 2% window, from the review's test data table · Feb 9, 2026
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.
- 1,439 nitsTechRadarCinema mode peak HDR; window size is not stated in the article text · Jun 28, 2025
- 1,067 nitsTechRadarStandard mode peak HDR; window size is not stated in the article text · Jun 28, 2025
- 1,633 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, HDR · Sep 10, 2025
- 1,703 nitsTrusted Reviews65″ tested · 10% window, Professional picture mode · Feb 9, 2026
- 868 nitsTrusted Reviews65″ tested · 10% window, from the review's test data table · Feb 9, 2026
HDR full-screen brightnessBrightness of a completely bright image, like a snowfield or a hockey rink.
- 183 nitsTechRadarFullscreen HDR, Cinema mode · Jun 28, 2025
- 250 nitsTechRadarFullscreen HDR, Standard mode · Jun 28, 2025
- 263 nitsTrusted Reviews65″ tested · 100% window, from the review's test data table · Feb 9, 2026
SDR peak brightness (10% window)How bright regular, non-HDR content gets, which matters most in a sunny room.
- 270 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, SDR · Sep 10, 2025
Color
DCI-P3 color coverageHow much of the color range used by modern movies the TV can show.
- 99.9%TechRadarUHDA-P3 coverage, Cinema mode · Jun 28, 2025
- 100%Tom's Guide65″ tested · UHDA-P3 coverage · Sep 10, 2025
Rec. 2020 color coverageA wider color target than DCI-P3. No consumer TV covers it fully.
- 87.5%TechRadarBT.2020 coverage, Cinema mode · Jun 28, 2025
- 90.55%Tom's Guide65″ tested · Rec. 2020 coverage · Sep 10, 2025
Color accuracy out of the box (ΔE)Lower is better. Under about 3 is hard to distinguish from perfect by eye.
- ΔE 2.6TechRadarColor point accuracy, Cinema mode · Jun 28, 2025
- ΔE 3.5Tom's Guide65″ tested · Out of the box, SDR · Sep 10, 2025
Gaming
Input lag, 4K 60 Hz (game mode)The delay between pressing a button and seeing it on screen.
- 16.3 msTechRadarGame Mode, Leo Bodnar 4K meter · Jun 28, 2025
- 16.3 msTom's Guide65″ tested · Leo Bodnar 4K tester · Sep 10, 2025
- 16.4 msTrusted Reviews65″ tested · Input lag as stated in the test data table · Feb 9, 2026
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 55″ | 65″ | |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | K-55XR80M2 | K-65XR80M2 |
| Lowest price | $1,998 | $2,498 |
| Width | 48.3″ | 56.9″ |
| Weight | 37.9 lb | 50.5 lb |
| VESA | 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 × 1.4″
- With stand
- 56.9 × 33.3 × 13.4″
- Stand footprint
- Not published
- Weight
- 50.5 lb (53.4 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.
- QD-OLED
- 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
- Quantum-dot OLED panel marketed with XR Triluminos Max; Sony's own site could not be read, so details come from a retailer listing and press reviews.
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- Self-emissive
- Resolution
- 4K
- 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 Max (quantum dot)
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, 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, ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV), ClearQAMsource
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 full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM). What Hi-Fi? notes one of those two doubles as the eARC port, so a soundbar uses up one full-speed input.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
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 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 VRRsource
- 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 2
Built-in audio
- Speaker configuration
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ (screen actuators plus tweeter)
- 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 supportedsource
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 support 4K 120Hz and VRR; the others are slower.
- One of the two full-speed HDMI inputs also carries eARC, according to What Hi-Fi?.
- VRR is HDMI Forum VRR only; Trusted Reviews notes no official FreeSync or G-Sync support.
- Dolby Vision gaming and Auto HDR Tone Mapping for PlayStation 5 are supported.
- US sets include an ATSC 3.0 tuner; the 65-inch VESA pattern is 300 x 300 mm per Tom's Guide and Abt.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED.
Sony Bravia 8II Review - What Makes It Different?
WhatGear reviews the 8 II and looks at what sets it apart from earlier Sony OLEDs, per its title.
Sony BRAVIA 8 II Review: Is It Worth It?
EvoGrid asks whether the BRAVIA 8 II is worth its price in a review video.
Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV Review: Cinematic Color & Contrast?
CineTech reviews the 8 II QD-OLED with a focus on cinematic color and contrast.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Tested the 65-inch and found lab results behind rival flagships: very low SDR brightness, the weakest out-of-box color accuracy in its group and slow input lag. Liked its color volume, sound, wide viewing angles and ATSC 3.0, but flagged two HDMI 2.1 ports and modest glare control.
Read the originalCalls the 55-inch a clear brightness step up from the BRAVIA 8 and a natural, vivid performer with great built-in sound. Peak output still sits below the LG G5 and Samsung S95F, and only two HDMI inputs handle 4K at 120Hz.
Read the originalAward-winning review of the 55-inch that rates it a clear upgrade over the A95L, with brighter highlights, more vivid color and strong tone mapping. Reservations are lower peak brightness than the LG G5, two full-speed HDMI sockets and awkward feet placement.
Read the originalDescribes the 65-inch as Sony's best picture to date, with a film-like image and lively sound. Drawbacks are grayish blacks in a dark room, limited gaming features, widely spaced feet and less value than some rivals.
Read the original
Questions
Is the Sony BRAVIA 8 II a QD-OLED or a WOLED?
It uses a QD-OLED panel. The older BRAVIA 8 (K-XR80 series) uses a standard WOLED panel, so the two are different technologies despite the similar names.
How many HDMI 2.1 ports does the BRAVIA 8 II have?
Two of its four HDMI inputs are full HDMI 2.1. Reviewers at Tom's Guide, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? all flag this as the main drawback, especially for owners of more than one console plus a soundbar.
Is the BRAVIA 8 II good for gaming?
It supports 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming plus PlayStation 5 extras. Tom's Guide and TechRadar measured input lag of 16.3ms, which is higher than most rival OLEDs, so it suits casual gaming better than competitive play.
Which sizes can I buy in the US?
The 55 and 65-inch sizes (K-55XR80M2 and K-65XR80M2). What Hi-Fi? notes there is no 77-inch version of this model, unlike the previous BRAVIA 8.
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Sources for this page
- abt.com /Sony-BRAVIA-8-II-QD-OLED-TV-65-Inch-4K-Smart-with
- abt.com /Sony-BRAVIA-8-II-QD-OLED-TV-55-Inch-4K-Smart-with
- tomsguide.com /tvs/oled-tvs/sony-bravia-8-ii-review
- techradar.com /televisions/sony-bravia-8-ii-review
- whathifi.com /tv-home-cinema/televisions/sony-bravia-8-ii-k55xr
- trustedreviews.com /reviews/sony-bravia-8-ii
Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Released June 2025. Spotted an error? Tell us.