Customer Ratings & Reviews

We purchased this tv for a large room with big windows. No matter the setting, our previous tv struggled to combat the glare and really lacked contrast which we were never really able to combat even when taking measure to darken the room. This tv has incredible high contrast, deep deep blacks, and vibrant colors. Those previous issues are totally solved with the purchase of this tv.

The Sony Bravia 8 II has an outstanding picture — deep blacks, vibrant colors, and impressive clarity that make everything look lifelike. Motion is smooth, and the overall viewing experience is excellent. I used Best Buy’s Geek Squad for delivery and setup since it’s a large 65-inch TV, and I’m glad I did. They handled everything carefully, made sure it was in perfect condition, and had it up and running quickly. The Google TV interface is easy to navigate, and my Sonos Playbar pairs perfectly for great sound. The design is sleek and modern, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Highly recommend both the TV and the Geek Squad setup service.

Worth the wait. I'm a Movie guy and not into gaming so what I look for in a TV is more on the 'movie theatre' experience. Amazing performance. A tree is a tree and the black/dark scenes are just that, no strange weird shading or discoloration when a screen is attempting to project Black. Sometimes I spend 10 to 15 minutes just watching my Google Photos because it's just fun and satisfying to watch the screen saver high def pictures. I can see the whiskers on my Pomchi. No buyers remorse, no looking at other reviews, case closed. Best purchase of the year and I feel my hard earned money was put to good use.

With the exception of a cheap TCL and a Samsung Frame for guest rooms, I've stuck with Sony TVs for the last 15+ years for the picture calibration, ergonomics and overall quality. There's a reason Sony TVs are noticeably heavier than their Samsung equivalent - they are built to a higher standard. Out of over a dozen units across my family, not a single TV has failed - even my 2009 XBR9 is still going strong. So disclaimer that I have a bias towards the brand. I have also purchased 4 other Sony OLEDs - the A8H, A9S, A80J and A80K, and have seen the incremental improvements over time. I pulled the trigger on this despite the mixed RTINGS review and general consensus that the latest LG and Samsung flagships have some brightness and feature advantages. Initially, I was struck by how nuanced and film-like the picture was - it really looked quite different from any other TV I've used before - but SDR was shockingly dim in Cinema/Professional modes. It turns out there is a critical setting you MUST change - Peak Luminance. Make sure this is set to "High" before you evaluate! I have been using Professional mode with settings close to the RTINGS calibration, with a couple tweaks to taste. Once set up, the picture quality is shockingly cinematic, natural and refined. Motion is buttery smooth without resorting to any interpolation processing gimmicks. Dolby Vision content on Netflix has a film-like warmth and subtlety to it, with impressive dynamic range between dark and bright scenes. It's not just that brightness and shadow detail are better than my other OLEDs, which they are, but it captures the "feel" of different scenes much more completely. Dusk and nighttime scenes really feel like dusk and night rather than just being dim, and daytime scenes have a realistic brilliance to them. And different films/shows look more differentiated from each other, giving a stronger sense of the aesthetic the director was aiming for. It reminds me a lot of upgrading to very high-end loudspeakers (I'm a wacko audiophile) that have better frequency response and resolution - not everything sounds better (in fact, bad recordings often sound worse), but you can hear so much more range and detail to everything. While I've never used a mastering monitor before, Sony's claims that this is the closest they've gotten to studio quality in a consumer TV resonate - it feels like you are that much closer to the original source. My other OLEDs, while still great, look decidedly more "ordinary" now. It's my first QD-OLED so I can't say how it compares to other brands or the A95L, but I will say it handles my very bright living room well - it's very watchable in daylight (not direct sunlight mind you) with minimal glare and washout and wide viewing angles. By comparison, an older X900F LCD I had was literally unwatchable in the same conditions. I'm using a Sennheiser Amber soundbar, so can't comment on built-in sound quality. Android TV UI isn't as fast as e.g. a Google TV 4K Streamer, but quite snappy which is a relief given my A8H has become borderline unusable with Android 11. Hopefully the cpu/ram in the Bravia 8 II will be sufficient for a while. All in all, a great TV that I plan to keep for a long time. Recommended!

Outstanding Sony oled! Nothing better! Easy set up. Truly an amazing picture!

So far I am happy with this purchase. The different brands have their various pros and cons. The Sonys have better motion handling than Samsung and support dolby vision. I would have knocked it down a star for how expensive it is when you can buy another brand's 2024 model for a third of the price... but the current pricing is in line with the top tvs of the other manufacturers. Personally, I think the 65 inch should be more like $2300, though. The Sony oddly does not have nearly as high of a max brightness as the other brands, but it outdoes them in clarity and crispness of the picture, which I care more about. Most people will still want a sound bar of speaker system, but the onboard audio on the 65 inch is probably the best onboard audio of any current tvs on the market. The one thing I wish they had done better at is the out of the box calibration. Some professional review sites showed it not having very great out of the box calibrations like some monitors have been having.

I had the 47 inch LG C5, then needed a bigger screen. Watched many reviews on Youtube before deciding to get the Sony Bravia 8 ii. It is quite a difference between the two products. The SDR is noticeable better on the Sony, along with gaming. The visual HDR in gaming is very noticeable as the Sony gives better colors and pop. I watch 4k HDR Youtube videos, and when i put the picture in Cinema Mode, wow oh wow I couldn't believe how great the picture quality is on this TV. I'm sticking with Sony, I only went with the LG C5 bc it was going to be my bedroom TV. I'm so glad that i upgraded.

The Sony Bravia 8 II is a top-tier OLED TV with stunning visuals, exceptional sound, and a polished smart platform. While it falls short of rivals in peak brightness and gaming connectivity, its cinematic precision and audio prowess make it a fantastic choice for movie lovers and those seeking a premium all-in-one TV experience.

We finally bought a new TV to replace our 2016 LG secondary to realizing that the old technology was not working. It has been so refreshing to be able to stream a huge variety of shows/movies without difficulty. It is so nice to see detail and color as it should be. The salesman at Best Buy was not pushy; he in fact showed us a large variety of TVs ; from the lower cost less known brands which we requested when we first came in, to a higher priced Sony. After a couple of hours; we decided that at our age (early 80s); we deserved to be able to watch clarity, good color, etc. since we do not go out that much and haven't been to a movie theater since pre-Covid. I am so thankful that the wonderful young salesman had the patience to deal with older customers and on a recent visit to Best Buy; we let them know.

Absolutely the best TV I've ever bought. I have it in a room that gets a lot of sunlight with the windows behind it. It reduces reflection really well using dolby vision bright and vivid. Thr picture is amazing and the black levels are the best I've seen even in bright rooms. I replaced a 2018 LG C8 OLED and this TV is worth every penny at 3K. I also switched out all my cables including Ethernet cables with high end audioquest cables (apple TV, ps5, bose ultrasound bar) and noticed a significant difference with picture/sound clarity/streaming clarity. If you buy a Sony at this price point, spend the extra money for high cables to maximize performance ($50-$70 a pop). I look forward to years enjoying my favorite movies as well as gaming experience with ps5.

I’ve owned this TV for about a week and I feel confident that, despite the high price tag, this was an excellent purchase. The picture quality is simply superb across all types of content I’ve played on it, including 4K Blu-Ray films like Oppenheimer, streaming shows like The Last of Us, or live sports. It works flawlessly with my Apple TV and Sonos audio system. And it’s bright. Picture quality remains clear and enjoyable in our brightly lit living room. Genuinely, I love this TV. $3500 for a 65” TV is expensive, but it’s worth it when I know this screen will be with us for a long time to come.

TV excels in allowing me to see details in sporting events, &, notably, in dark(er), shadowed scenes in movies (Netflix & Prime) that formerly were frustratingly 'elusive'. Especially looking forward to the college/professional football seasons.

I can’t say this loud enough! BEST PICTURE EVER. Not only is the picture quality top notch but the ease of setting up and the stand is excellent. For the first time we are able to push our sound bar under it and out of the way

The Bravia 8 mkii looked great in store, but looks even better at home. This gets very bright but also very cinematic when it needs to be. Only grudge you could say is the biggest size it comes in is 65”, but if thats the size you’re looking for then this is the model for you. Ive considered other great options but the processing and color accuracy sony puts towards their tvs outperforms the competition. 10/10

This is an excellent television! I get almost the same quality picture as was experienced on the floor models in the Best Buy Store. This is to be expected since the floor models are not "streaming" . This is my second purchase of this same exact TV. It is like going to a movie house without having to get up and go there.

We purchased this wonderful Sony about 1 month ago from BB. This is our 3rd Sony OLED in 5 years-not because they fail but our 3rd because the picture quality makes quantum leaps every year! Watching 4K movies on DVD is our primary form of home entertainment and the picture quality of this Bravia 8 65" just stands head and shoulders above the Korean brands. SONY-THE ONE AND ONLY! That advertising slogan was true in the 1970's and it is just as true today. Coupled with a state of the art Sony Dolby Atmos sound system and with the center "screen as a speaker" activated-well....it is the finest entertainment system we have ever owned!

The Sony Bravia 8ii is hands down one of the best TVs of 2025. The picture quality is stunning — it feels like watching movies on an M4 iPad display. Tweaking the picture settings can be a bit challenging, but once dialed in, the visuals are flawless and the sound is equally impressive. It’s definitely pricey, but you’re paying for top-tier quality

Let me start by saying, in my opinion, this is the best TV money can buy. Sony just downright knows how to make an arguably a perfect TV. Picture quality is 2nd to none. Brightness is bright, but not overly bright, color is rich, natural and accurate. Processing is king, making 720p and 1080p content almost appear like 4k content with so much detail in every way possible. My only grip would be gaming brightness and only having 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs are a bit disappointing for what you’re paying for. Overall, this TV is everything I have wanted from a set. If your budget can swing it, grab one and enjoy one heck of a ride for years to come

The best TV I have ever owned. Excellent picture, brightness and contrast, far exceeding my expectations. I received great service from my salesperson at the store and the delivery team.

I’m finding that the Sony Bravia 8 II delivers one of the most stunning OLED displays yet, with brighter HDR highlights, richer color, and super black contrast. I’ve opted for a nice soundbar but the screen emanating sound was very clear. Wish it had another HDMI 2.1 port as it only has two; something gamers may want to consider. All-in-all I purchased this pricey OLED for its clarity, color quality, brightness and Sony’s reputation for reliability.