The BRAVIA series
| Series | Screen | Suits |
| BRAVIA 2 II | Sony's starting 4K LED, with Google TV. | A second room, or everyday viewing on a budget. |
| BRAVIA 3 | 4K LED, with Sony's processing for colour and picture, up to very big sizes. | Big screens at good value. |
| BRAVIA 5 | 4K Mini LED with local dimming. | Bright rooms, sport and large-screen films. |
| BRAVIA 7 II | 4K with an RGB LED backlight. | Punchy HDR colour in a bright lounge. |
| BRAVIA 8 and 8 II | 4K OLED; the 8 II has a QD-OLED panel. | Films and gaming in a room you can darken. |
| BRAVIA 9 II | Sony's flagship RGB LED and its brightest. | The heart of a home cinema. |
Compare them with other makes on our TVs page.
Choosing a BRAVIA
Which screen technology?
OLED can turn individual pixels fully off, so blacks are perfect and films look superb in a darker room. Mini LED and RGB LED reach higher brightness, a help in sunny lounges and with HDR sport, and RGB LED's coloured backlight gives the most saturated picture. The LED series put a big, sharp 4K picture on the wall for less.
What size?
For 4K, a screen whose diagonal is roughly two-thirds of your viewing distance feels comfortable, so around 55 inches at 2 metres and 75 inches at 3 metres. Several series go very large, so measure the wall or the unit before you choose.
Gaming and picture modes
Many BRAVIA sets include modes developed with film studios and streaming services, so shows look as their makers intended. PlayStation 5 owners should check the product page for Auto Genre Picture Mode, HDMI 2.1 with 4K at 120Hz and VRR, and Auto HDR Tone Mapping.
Google TV and BRAVIA CAM
Google TV brings your apps together, and has voice search and built-in Chromecast. An optional BRAVIA CAM clips onto compatible TVs and tunes picture and sound to where you're sitting; check its compatibility list first.
BRAVIA Theatre sound
The soundbars go from compact single bars up to Dolby Atmos designs with upward height drivers. With many, you can start with the bar and add a wireless sub and rear speakers later to reach full surround. Systems such as Theatre Quad place separate speakers around the room in place of a bar. Paired with a compatible BRAVIA, Acoustic Center Sync uses the TV's own speakers with the soundbar to keep voices anchored to the screen. For passive speakers, Sony offers an 8K AV amplifier; see home cinema.
Headphones, speakers and players
Sony's headphones cover earbuds, light on-ear sets and noise-cancelling over-ear models. ULT FIELD speakers are portable with deep bass, while ULT TOWER is built for parties. You'll also find automatic Bluetooth turntables in hi-fi, plus DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players.
Before you buy
- Check the feet. Some BRAVIA stands sit near the ends of the TV and need a wide unit; others can be set closer together; check the product page for the choices.
- Plan the sound. A soundbar is best connected to the TV's HDMI eARC socket, and wireless rear speakers each need power.
- Measure the route in. Big TV boxes are long and heavy, so check stairs, doors and lifts.
- Wall mounting? Brackets for TVs and soundbars are in TV accessories.
See Sony in Rochester
Picture quality is best judged in person, and our displays change. Ring 01622 541312 before you travel to check which Sony products are set up at our showroom.
Buying Sony from KDH Electrical
Sony products are covered by the manufacturer's UK guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days, and our returns policy gives you 14 days if it isn't right.
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Sony: your questions answered
How do the BRAVIA series differ?
BRAVIA 2 II and 3 are 4K LED, BRAVIA 5 is Mini LED, BRAVIA 7 II and 9 II have an RGB LED backlight, and BRAVIA 8 and 8 II are OLED. Higher series bring more brightness, contrast and processing.
Which BRAVIA suits a PlayStation 5?
One with HDMI 2.1 supporting 4K at 120Hz and VRR, plus Sony's Auto Genre Picture Mode and Auto HDR Tone Mapping. Gaming features are listed on each product page.
Do Sony TVs run Google TV?
Most Sony TVs do, with the main apps, voice search and Chromecast, though some smaller sets use Android TV. The product page says which.
Can I expand a Sony soundbar later?
Often, yes: many BRAVIA Theatre bars can take Sony's wireless subs and rears. The product page lists the matching ones.
What is Acoustic Center Sync?
It lets a compatible BRAVIA TV's speakers work with a Sony soundbar or system, so dialogue seems to come from the screen.
Will BRAVIA CAM fit any Sony TV?
No, only compatible BRAVIA models. See the list on the BRAVIA CAM product page.
Can I see Sony TVs in your showroom?
Displays change, so ring us before you travel to Rochester and we'll tell you what's set up.