Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"
Mini-LED · 77" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED lands at 94 and Sony BRAVIA 9 77" at 95. That puts Sony BRAVIA 9 77" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 77" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $8,249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 77" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | — |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | — |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED |
| Size | — | 77" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
Sony BRAVIA 9 77"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 77"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 77"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 77" worth the price? +
At $8,249, Sony BRAVIA 9 77" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 77" 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.
Which is better for smart platform, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 77"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 77" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.
Which is the better value, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 77"? +
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED — more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $8,249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.