Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- K65XR80
- SKU:
- 10214353
Rating by feature
- Picture Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Brightness
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Bravia 8 review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent colors and contrast! Blacks are black and look great even in a well light room. I would rate it 5-stars if the remote was backlit.
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Posted .Hi Kenneth,
It is fantastic to know that you are enjoying the excellent colors and contrast of your BRAVIA 8! We are glad the deep blacks are impressing you even in well-lit environments. Regarding your feedback on the remote, we wanted to let you know that a backlit version is available for purchase through our authorized parts partner, Encompass, at this link: https://sony.encompass.com/item/13369710/Sony/1-016-949-21/
We appreciate you choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Great Buy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it!! Got some grief from a few friends for “overpaying” for the Sony brand, but I am happy with it. Deep blacks, high refresh rate, quick responsiveness, picture quality is amazing, got it on sale, and it’s a Sony!! It does have reflections and not the brightest, but works great in my TV room.
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Posted .Hi PatrickF, thanks for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear how much you love your Sony BRAVIA 8. It's great to know the deep blacks, high refresh rate, and amazing picture quality are making such a big impression. Thanks for recognizing the value and sharing your experience. We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
Purchase on TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am very satisfied with the choice of my Tv. We setup it up and was easy to operate. The quality of the picture and sound is great. The delivery was when I wanted it and on time. Would buy more products from Best Buy. The salesman was very helpful on helping me decide the product I choose.
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Posted .Hi Lsharp!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are immensely pleased to hear that you are happy with your BRAVIA 8 TV and had a smooth setup experience.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Great looking Oled Sony tv
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Oled tv.The sound quality is top notch for a tv.4K content looks really good.Animation movies really pop with color in this tv!Easy to set up.
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Posted .Hi Chris, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the vibrant colors, top-notch sound quality, and ease of setup on your Sony BRAVIA 8 TV. It’s great to know that 4K content and animated movies are really bringing out the best of the display! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria
Best TV on the market
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best TV I have ever seen. Was in awe at the store, and have stayed in awe at home watching fresh 4K HDR content. Previously had a Visio P Series with 1000~ local dimming zones, and it does not hold a candle to the incredible colors and blacks this TV produces. OLED is the way .
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Posted .Hi Petey, thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear the Sony BRAVIA 8 is proving to be the best TV you've ever seen. Your experience perfectly highlights the power of OLED for delivering those truly incredible colors and absolute blacks, making 4K HDR content shine. We're happy to hear it's a significant upgrade even from a high-zone local dimming LED, reaffirming that "OLED is the way." Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your immersive viewing experience! Regards, -Dominick
Sony oled is unmatched!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony oled picture quality is unmatched! My current setup is a 65" bravia 8, a ps5 pro for games, a panasonic ub820 4k blu ray player and a 5.1 surround sound system. After some pretty quick and painless setup, I can say I'm incredibly happy with the result. The bravia 8 gets brighter than previous Sony oled panels, includes significantly more gaming features but also demands a hefty price. If you're looking for the utmost quality, though, you absolutely can't go wrong with the bravia 8.
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Posted .Hi MattH,
Thank you for sharing your detailed and enthusiastic review!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying your Sony BRAVIA 8 TV. It sounds like you’ve put together an amazing setup. The improved brightness and gaming features truly make the BRAVIA 8 stand out, and we're so glad it’s exceeding your expectations.
Thank you for choosing Sony, and happy viewing and gaming! -Maria
New TV Upgrade - Fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the TV picture quality. We actually bought the 77" but returned it, because it was too big for our space/room. Best Buy manager was helpful with the return. The 65" is perfect for us. I have never been much into football, but this TV make it looks so vivid that I actual watched a few games. I am looking forward to the Winter Olympics. We have always had good luck with SONY.
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Posted .Hi Ross!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback on the K-65XR80.
We are delighted to hear that the 65-inch model is the perfect fit for your home! It's fantastic that you found the picture quality vivid enough to get you into watching football and we know you'll enjoy the Winter Olympics on it, too.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Totally Please with this TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Completely satisfied with this product. Super picture, easy setup and simple to operate.
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Posted .Hi Txoceanlover,
It makes us really happy to hear that you are completely satisfied with your Sony BRAVIA 8!
Thank you for your five-star review and for highlighting the super picture, easy setup, and simple operation. We work hard to ensure our customers have a smooth, enjoyable experience from installation to daily use.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Breath of Fresh Air
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TV. The sound system within the tv itself is amazing, the voices feel like theyre coming from the area of the screen where the person is. I replace a Samsung Tv with the Sony Bravia 8. The interface is just so much better. We are happy to have switched back to Sony.
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Posted .Hi SeanR, thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the Sony - 65" Class BRAVIA 8. The Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology truly makes a difference, it's designed to make dialogue sound like it's coming directly from the screen, adding a whole new level of realism. We're also happy to know the intuitive Google TV interface has enhanced your viewing experience. Welcome back to the Sony family, we're honored to be your choice again! Regards, -Dominick
A work of art!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been blinded for far too long thinking there was not a better TV than the brand i always went to. Let me tell you I've been missing out. This TV is just amazing! Vibrant, rich and colorful and the blacks just wow. The interface is easy to use and very fast and i couldnt be happier. I'd definetly buy again, again and again. Sony will be my TV brand going forward from now on
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Posted .Hi Fishon, We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you’re loving your new BRAVIA 8 OLED TV! It’s fantastic that the vibrant colors, rich blacks, and speedy interface have won you over. Sounds like a total game-changer for your viewing experience. Welcome to the Sony family! We’re thrilled to have you as a loyal customer going forward. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Jess
Brilliant OLED picture and colors
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a Panasonic Plasma 48 “ smart tv. Over 10 years. Always pleased with it. New apartment and time to upgrade. Purchased this model several weeks ago from a Best Buy store. I am more than pleased. Brilliant OLED picture. The price was higher than the LG series. I made the correct decision by paying the Sony Bravia 8 65 “. This model receives a strong buy recommendation.
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Posted .Hi mr22, Congratulations on your recent upgrade! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony BRAVIA 8 TV and that its stunning picture quality has met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us and for choosing Sony! -Maria
Not so smart TV.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I titled this as a not so smart TV. I’m not sure if it is a lack of communication between my cable set top box and the Google TV OS or just the TV itself. When I first received the TV and got it connected, for some reason it took over a week for my TV to recognize the cable network’s programming. I was limited to using my 4K BD player to watch shows or movies. After that period, it finally recognized I was on a cable network. Now that it finally recognizes the cable programming, I’m having a problem with the TV instantly turning on the cable network. When I turn it on the set top’s remote, the TV goes to the Google TV homepage and I need to use the TV’s original remote to select the HDMI port to turn on the programming. The clarity of the picture is pretty amazing even with the standard set top box and not the 4K set top box. The cable provider was out of stock of 4K set tops. I was a little disappointed in the default color setting with the skin tones at times because there was a touch too much magenta. This was intermittent and not apparent all the time. I have noticed some stuttering of fast motion images in some instances. This is also intermittent and not apparent consistently. It was obvious in watching “The Kingsman” on my 4K BD player when they had the skydiving scene but not in the rest of the movie. It also happened when watching a PBS British mystery program when the characters were running. It was very brief but noticeable. The default sound from the TV’s speakers are incredible for coming from a TV. The sounds are clear and has amazing bass for TV speakers. Hearing speech volume is no problem and even with loud background music, explosions, etc., speech is pretty much crystal clear. I listened to many different TV’s in the showroom and Bravia 8 had the best sound by far as compared to LG and Samsung equivalents. One problem that occurs occasionally is that the TV seems to arbitrarily switch from my sound bar to the TV’s speakers. I have read online reviews that state this is on of the few TV’s that you can play the TV’s speakers simultaneously with the sound bar. I have not figured out how to do this. My last issue is the lack of a real user manual with the TV. The manual that came with was pretty useless. It just had installation and how to clean the screen instructions. I needed to go to YouTube to find instructions on how to connect the Bluetooth to my earbuds.
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Posted .Hi TheUsualSkeptic,
Thank you for sharing your honest review. We're happy that you are overall happy with the excellent picture and sound quality of the TV. Your feedback regarding the manuals and connectivity issues are greatly appreciated. Depending on the TV settings, the Home screen will be displayed when the TV is turned on. If you prefer your TV to power on with the last watched TV channel or external input instead, you can change the TV startup behavior to Last input.
To set the Power on behavior to the Google TV Home screen or last input (last selected external input or TV channel), press the Quick Settings (gear or spanner icon) button on the remote control → Select Power on behavior, and then select Last input.
The next time the TV is turned on, the TV broadcast channel or external input such as HDMI that you were watching before turning off the TV will be displayed.
For more details, you may refer to this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00257833
In addition to setting various settings related to the TV display such as noise reduction, motionflow, and cinemotion settings for picture quality to smooth out any content, picture quality also depends on the signal and content. You can also select the appropriate picture mode for your Google TV according to the content you are watching such as movies or sports to enhance your viewing experience.
If you need more information or technical assistance with your product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at [email protected] with the following:
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We appreciate you and thanks for sharing your feedback!
Regards,
Jess
Very Pleased!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this TV. I've had Samsung LED tv's and a Vizio 4k tv and going to OLED was a great upgrade. The interface is easy to use and fast. Voice remote with Google works well. I recommend setting the picture to professional and set things to expert 1. Tweak things from there for your desired brightness. The TV is in a darker livingroom so brightness isnt an issue. Having only one HDMI 2.1 isnt a problem since I'm using a Denon receiver. Great picture quality. Im so glad I bought this TV!
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Posted .Hi JasonC, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you love your new Sony BRAVIA 8 TV and that it's been upgrade from your previous models. It's fantastic to know that the interface is easy to use and the voice remote with Google is working well. We're also glad that the single HDMI 2.1 port isn't an issue with your receiver, and that you are enjoying the excellent picture quality. Thank you for you recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Maria
Gorgeous, colorful, fast TV
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this TV. The color is incredible, I find it plenty bright, and the controls and menus are fast. In a dark room, a space movie like Alien looks unreal! Animated movies like Ghibli look like eye candy. It's easy to quickly adjust settings and presets with the quick-settings that pop up on the bottom of the screen. Build quality is premium with a glassy screen. Very easy to move with 2 people (don't try on your own!) and the easy-to-access the ports on the left side. The tv stand is perfect because you can adjust it to be wide or narrow to fit any TV stand, and also prevents any sort of wobble (good for cats). Sound is the best built-in sound I've ever heard on a TV, so if you aren't an audiophile and don't plan to set up a huge sound system, it's wonderful. I used to only use Samsung TVs (10-15 years ago) but I'm sure anyone with a Samsung can relate that they're frustratingly slow and laggy. I got rid of both my Samsung TVs after getting this, because it's so much faster, clearer, and more colorful that I can't use them anymore. Only minor complaints about the TV are that initial setup was annoying (especially with Google), and at first it was having some bug with freezing occasionally, however I think a software update from a few months ago fixed it as it hasn't done this in months. So happy with it that I moved it to the bedroom and am getting a 77 inch for the living room!
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Posted .Hi George, Thank you for your fantastic review of the BRAVIA 8! We're thrilled to hear that you love the TV and are impressed with its incredible color, brightness, and fast controls and menus. It's great to know that movies like "Alien" and animated films from Studio Ghibli look stunning in a dark room. We're glad you find the quick-settings feature convenient for adjusting settings and presets.
We appreciate your positive feedback on the build quality, noting the premium glassy screen and the ease of moving the TV with two people. It's also wonderful to hear that the adjustable TV stand fits any setup and provides stability, which is especially useful for pet owners.
Your comments on the sound quality are much appreciated, and we're delighted that you find it to be the best built-in sound you've experienced on a TV. It's great to know that it meets your needs without requiring an additional sound system.
We understand your initial setup frustrations and the freezing issue you encountered, but we're pleased that the software update resolved the problem. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your positive experience after switching from Samsung TVs.
We're excited that you're so happy with the BRAVIA 8 that you're planning to get a 77-inch model for your living room. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Checks all the boxes
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My first OLED! The Sony Bravia 8 delivered stunning OLED picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast, making movies and games look incredible. Its premium build quality and sleek design add to its appeal, while the sound technology provides surprisingly clear and immersive sound for TV speakers. Overall, it’s a fantastic choice!
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Posted .Hi Juan, Thanks for sharing your excitement about your first OLED with the Sony BRAVIA 8. We’re so glad you’re loving it! It’s awesome to hear how much you’re enjoying the stunning picture quality with those deep blacks and vibrant colors, not to mention the immersive sound for your movies and games. The premium build and sleek design are definitely a bonus! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great tv
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Value. Great colors. Would recommend to my friends
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Posted .Hi JamesR,
It’s rewarding to hear that you are enjoying the great colors and excellent value of your Sony BRAVIA 8. Knowing that you would recommend it to your friends is the highest compliment we can receive!
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Awesome tv
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This tv display is awesome! I bought it strictly to pair with my PS5 Pro I bought the nice 8kHdmi and the Sony Bravia 8. Needless to say I’m truly satisfied with my purchase. I’ve always been a Samsung fan for TVs but I found this Sony on sale and the quality is amazing. Sony on Sony you can’t go wrong and the OLED is by far the best picture
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Posted .Hi Famous, We’re happy that you’re loving it! Pairing it with your PS5 Pro and that 8K HDMI cable sounds like a match made in heaven, and it’s fantastic to hear the OLED picture quality has won you over, even as a longtime Samsung fan. Thanks for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Sony has proved it again (Bravia 8 TV)
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Bravia 8 Oled TV has excellent picture quality. It is a quality product priced appropriately. I highly recommend if you are looking into a new TV. It is also a smart TV.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, SincereReviewer!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the excellent picture quality of your new BRAVIA 8. It is wonderful to know that you find the OLED technology and smart features to be a great value, and we truly appreciate your high recommendation!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great television but I got a lemon! Can't Return!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.While the service from the sales team was exceptional and I was very happy with my choice of the Bravia 8, once home the television will just shut off, recycle, restart and almost to a minute exactly, do it again. I had SCE come out to check my power and an electrician come to check the interior electricity - all okay. I went back to my local Best Buy to ask a Geek Squad member what the issue could be (I showed her a video of the television shutting down and restarting three times in three minutes) I was told she didn't know and that I could not return the television. I'm not sure if it's a Sony issue or not, I was told by one of my favorite Best Buy sales people it's probably the power supply, I am saddened I now have a very expensive paperweight and will have to call Sony and probably not be happy with the television or the return policy. Having said that, the television has a great picture, and the Google interface is lightyears ahead of my previous 6-year-old Sony Smart television. It's not as bright as the new Sony 8 II (which I was thinking about trading mine in and getting but, I can't return it.) but I really like the picture.
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Posted .Hi Mike,
We are very sorry to hear about the restart loop you're experiencing with your new BRAVIA 8, especially after having your home's electrical system verified. We recommend performing a forced factory reset by unplugging the TV, then holding the power button located on the unit itself while plugging it back in until the status light turns green. Additionally, please ensure all HDMI devices are disconnected during this process to rule out external hardware interference. Since your TV is a 2024 model and carries a one-year manufacturer warranty, if the reset does not resolve the issue, we encourage you to visit our Sony Service & Repair site: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US to arrange for a warranty evaluation or repair by an authorized technician.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Tv
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The TV offers exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors and sharp details, making every scene feel immersive. Its sleek design fits seamlessly into any living room. The sound quality is crisp and clear, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Easy-to-navigate smart features allow for quick access to apps and streaming services. Overall, this TV delivers an outstanding performance and excellent value for the price.
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Posted .Hi MdR1! Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to know that our product has made a great impression on you. The BRAVIA 8 OLED TV is equipped with the XR Processor, which enhances picture and sound quality for a more immersive viewing experience, and its interface makes everything easier to navigate. please keep enjoying your Sony TV. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards. -Ismael
