Sony
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
94
/ 100
From $2,799
VS
Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
94
/ 100
From $5,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED lands at 94 and Sony BRAVIA 9 85" at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED if…
- ✓Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- ✓Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- ✓Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- ✓Reference-grade motion handling
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED 94
vs 94 Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
94 display 96
motion 96
hdr 96
gaming 90
smart 78
picture 0
sound 0
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94 display 0
motion 98
hdr 0
gaming 92
smart 86
picture 96
sound 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED |
| Size | — | 85″ |
| Refresh | — | 120 Hz |
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
Pros
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
Cons
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Pros
- +~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- +Reference-grade motion handling
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Cons
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
- −Premium pricing ($5,499 at 85")
- −Google TV includes ads
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 85" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.