Customers value the 65" Class BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2024) for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant color range, and user-friendly design. The OLED quality is also appreciated, contributing to an amazing viewing experience. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the remote control, connectivity issues, software, and the high price point.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Do not buy this TV!!!! It stopped working after 5 months and Best Buy just refers you to Sony. Sony is not helpful either. They will send out a technician but will not even remove it from the wall.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Melissa, We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with your Sony BRAVIA 8. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product does not meet expectations.
Please be assured that Sony is committed to providing excellent customer service and support. We recommend contacting our customer support team directly to address your concerns via phone call at 855-806-8464 or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
If you have further questions or concerns about your Sony TV, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Sam
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
First time a TV was so bad I had to return it.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The picture quality is...amazing. Incredible. And it would be a lovely TV to watch if it didn't reboot every hour or so. It would also be lovely if sometimes, it didn't actually fail to boot so hard that I have to do a factory reset. In 2 months of ownership.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Timothy,
We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with the BRAVIA 8 OLED TV has been severely impacted by constant reboots and boot failures, despite the incredible picture quality. This behavior is certainly not typical for our products, and we want to help you resolve it. As a first step, please ensure your TV's software is updated to the latest version, detailed steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00028577. Stability improvements are often included in these updates. If the reboots persist after updating, try unplugging the TV from the wall for five minutes and plugging it back in. If hard resets continue to be necessary, please contact our support team immediately at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US to investigate potential hardware issues under warranty.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor build quality
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
exactly 1 year and 4 wks after purchasing the TV in November 2024 it failed. A circuit board has burned out and will cost over $400 to repair. The manfacturer warranty is 1 year.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for sharing your feedback, DanH.
We are truly sorry to hear about the failure of your K-65XR80 television. We understand how incredibly frustrating it is to experience a hardware issue, especially so shortly after the manufacturer's warranty period has ended. This is certainly not the longevity or reliability we expect from our Bravia 8 series.
While the standard warranty is one year, we would like to look into your case to see if there are any options available to assist you. We recommend reaching out to our support team directly at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact with your model and serial number handy.
Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Problems
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
30 days later the tv stop working. The recipe says I have into Jan 15 to return this TV and Best buy doesn't want to accept it. I have to go to Sony first.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Soany,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you are experiencing with your K65XR80 TV. We understand how disappointing it is for the unit to stop functioning shortly after purchase.
To address this matter efficiently, we strongly recommend contacting our support team. They will be able to gather detailed information regarding the issue and provide you with the appropriate assistance to resolve it promptly.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We love this TV. The clarity is by far the best we've ever had. Wish all of our TV's were the Sony OLED.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Vicki, thank you so much for your kind words about the Sony - BRAVIA 8! We're really happy to hear you're enjoying the outstanding clarity and quality of our OLED technology. This TV also features a detailed and immersive audio experience thanks to its Acoustic Surface Audio+. And the picture's incredible realism is made possible by the powerful XR Processor, which renders shadows and highlights perfectly. However we noticed you left a 1-star rating, if that was unintentional or if there's anything we can assist you with, we'd love to have the opportunity to help and ensure you're fully satisfied with your experience. You can email the information below to [email protected] so we can get in touch with you. Full Name: Best Buy username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue/Concern:
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards, Dominick
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broke in under 6 months
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Almost 3k tv and it broke on me in under 6 months absolutely pathetic. Getting the 3 red lights and havent been able to troubleshoot it. Hopefully a warranty covers it but just so frustrating.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for sharing your experience, AlexG.
We are truly sorry and deeply concerned to hear that your premium K-65XR80 television is failing and displaying the 3 red lights error in less than six months of ownership. This is absolutely not the performance or reliability you should expect from a product in this price range, and we sincerely apologize for this frustrating situation.
The 3 red lights typically indicate a need for service. We understand you've attempted troubleshooting, and we want to assure you that your television is covered by its full Sony limited warranty for manufacturer defects.
To get this resolved immediately and minimize your frustration, please contact our dedicated support specialists directly. They can quickly confirm the warranty status, guide you through any final troubleshooting, and initiate the necessary repair or replacement service:
We take the quality of our products seriously and regret that we have failed to meet your expectations in this instance. We are committed to helping you find a resolution as quickly as possible.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Dark side of the moon
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Found the picture to be to dark and colors blurry. The sound was terrific though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi BrianS,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We're glad that you find the sound of the Sony BRAVIA 8 TV terrific. We would like to apologize for the dark and blurry colors in its pictures. Our goal is to ensure that all our customers are satisfied with their experience, and we genuinely appreciate your input.
To enhance the picture quality, we recommend adjusting the TV's picture settings to better suit your preferences. You can explore a variety of options like color, contrast, motion, and brightness that may significantly improve your viewing experience. This link might be helpful: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00190409?utm_source
If you need any assistance in optimizing these settings, or if you have any further questions, we're here to help.
Additionally, if you’d like to discuss your concerns further, feel free to contact us directly. You can email the following information to [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assist: Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Additional details regarding your experience with the BRAVIA 8
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to resolving this for you!
Regards, Maria
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Nightmare customer service. TV already broken.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This whole process has been a nightmare. I am not sure if anyone else has had this issue but our “DC power supply” randomly broke, and now the tv won’t turn on. The red light in the front just blinks 3 times. I called Sony support because this is still under warranty and I have had an absolute nightmare of a time even talking to anyone. I have now been given 4 sets of contact information, they want to try and send some random company to “take a look” at the tv. It’s broken. So we have been without our $2,000 tv for over a week, nobody is helping us get this resolved.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JonathanM,
Thank you for choosing and purchasing our BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience.
For further assistance, please email the below information to [email protected]. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Sony TV Model Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the K65XR80
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards, David
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Salesman thought this tv was an excellent choice,
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Picture is not crisp, color is fair. Might return it’s not up to standard!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi StevenK,
We apologize that you are not satisfied with the picture quality of your new BRAVIA 8 TV. We can help you troubleshoot this by adjusting the picture settings.
The TV comes with various Picture Modes, such as Standard, Cinema, or Custom, which can significantly affect the colors and sharpness. We recommend checking the Clarity and Brightness settings as well to make sure they're configured to your liking. Sometimes, the source of the content (e.g., streaming app, cable box, or a Blu-ray player) can also impact the picture quality.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Controls not that intuitive. Didn’t know they didn’t have xfinity app
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Tobi,
We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the TV. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
TV controls and functions may not be that easy at first. Help guides and manuals are available on our support website to aid you in understanding the TV features. You may find this link helpful:
We also understand your need for the Xfinity app. Unfortunately, the Xfinity Streaming app is currently not available to install on this TV. However, you can use the built-in Chromecast feature to cast the content from the Xfinity Stream app on your mobile device to this TV. Additionally, you can connect HDMI devices that support the app that you are looking for. For more information, please refer to these links:
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=tv
Sincerely, -Ralph
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Misleading sales pitch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As part of my purchase the sales team talked me into buying a “Best Buy Membership +” telling me I’d receive a $100 credit. We I received the credit, it was only good toward a purchase of $999.00 or more. The sales guy forgot to mention that fact!!! Product purchased is fine; just don’t get talked into the Best Buy Membership + trap.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Unsatisfied
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Everything about TV was excellent but it would reset or crash at times. Traded in for a LG C5.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello WalterW,
Thanks for bringing this out to our attention!
We're genuinely sorry to hear you experienced intermittent resets and crashes with your Bravia 8. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you otherwise found the TV excellent.
While this type of issue isn't typical for the Bravia 8, sometimes such behavior can be resolved with a pending software update or a soft reset. We're truly sorry you didn't receive that guidance, and we understand why you made the decision to switch. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as we continuously work to ensure the highest quality and reliability in our products.
We look forward to the opportunity to enhance your experience with our Sony products in the future!
Sincerely, Jenn.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Unprofessional curbside pickup
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Team on site that helped me load the TV into my vehicle was rude and when I asked for help flipping the tv(previously they put the screen side touching the side of the vehicle) it was like pulling teeth to get anyone to help me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Best Buy Scam
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I paid $1,599.99 for this TV a week before I was to pick the TV up at Best Buy. However I was told that Best Buy had Return my TV to stock. Best Buy now wanted me to buy same TV for an additional $300.00 more. What a scam????
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Power went out just over a year
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Power went out just past a year very conveniently after the warranty is up. got the run around of no one is in the area to fix between Sony and best buy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Jordan,
Thank you for sharing your experience and for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely apologize for the frustration and the run-around you've dealt with trying to get service for your K-65XR80, especially with the power issue developing so soon after the warranty ended.
Please perform these two quick steps, as they can sometimes resolve no-power issues:
Power Reset: Unplug the TV from the wall outlet for at least 30 seconds. Plug it back in and try turning it on using the physical power button on the TV itself.
Disconnect Devices: Unplug all external devices (like soundbars and gaming consoles) connected to the TV, and then try turning the unit on again.
If the troubleshooting above doesn't help, please send an email to [email protected] so we can have our specialist team review your case immediately.
To expedite this, please include the following information in your email:
Your Name Your Username The TV Model Number Your Telephone Number Your Sony Case Number (if you have one) A brief, detailed description of the issue
Again, we are very sorry for the inconvenience. We look forward to your email and helping you get this resolved.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony North America Customer Support
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not for me
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
⭐️For User interface
⭐️For apps (cannot use Disney + , Peacock)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For Sounds system
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For resolution
⭐️For remote control
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JeromeZ, Thank you for your time writing this review. We're sorry to hear we were not able to meet your full expectations with your BRAVIA 8 TV. Allow us to help turn this to a better experience.
Disney+ and Peacock apps can be used on the BRAVIA 8. This TV comes with pre-installed apps and unbeatable number of apps can be downloaded on the Google Play Store of the TV. For more information on how to install on a Google TV, please refer to this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00147386?utm_source=glean
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to [email protected]: Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not recommend
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Salesman at Best Buy said it was better than Samsung oled. Was completely wrong.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dead on arrival
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Dead on arrival. 5 blinking red lights. Check immediately after unboxing to save you the headache
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi VCr4,
Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the issue with your Sony BRAVIA 8 TV. This is not the experience we strive to provide, and we want to ensure that you have the best possible experience with your television.
To assist you better, could you please provide more details about the five blinking red lights you are experiencing? Does this occur while your TV is turned on, or does it not turn on at all?
If you need further assistance, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to [email protected]. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details:
Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the BRAVIA8.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to improving your experience!
Sincerely, Maria
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Sound issues
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
How the TV for a week and the sound started tweaking and making all kinds of tweaking noises and we could not hear the TV at all
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Jackie,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the sound issues with the K65XR80 TV over the past week. We understand how frustrating it can be when the sound starts to malfunction, preventing you from enjoying your favorite shows.
To help resolve this, we recommend trying the following:
Factory Reset: If the tweaking noises persist on all inputs and sources after trying the above, a factory reset might be necessary. This will restore default settings but will erase personal configurations and installed apps. For more information, visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/tv/musltn1/v1/en-003/contents/TP1001690105.html
If the issue continues after trying these steps, please email us at [email protected]. To help us assist you faster, kindly include:
- Name: - BestBuy Username: - Model Number: - Description of the Issue: - Telephone Number:
Thanks for your patience as we work to resolve this for you.
Best regards, -Fred
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Don't buy read all reviews first
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Worst tv i have ever owned tv shut off by itself wont turn on have to unplug and plug back in least once a day about to call to tell them to take it back
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi StanleyH,
We're sorry to hear about the trouble you’re experiencing with your Sony BRAVIA 8 TV. That definitely sounds frustrating, and we be happy to assist you. It shouldn’t be shutting off on its own or requiring you to unplug it daily, that’s not the experience we want for you. If you haven't yet, make sure your TV has the most recent system software installed. If your TV has no picture, no power, or the LED light blinks or flashes red, please follow the steps on the link below to help resolve the issue.
Please note we have a customer hotline that is happy to assist you and help troubleshoot any concerns you have, and your TV has a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase.
If you still have the unit and you need further assistance regarding your concern, may we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to [email protected]. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Sony Model Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the BRAVIA 8:
We value your feedback and aim to restore your trust in Sony.