Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65"
The 65-inch QD-OLED panel with Cognitive Processor XR delivers pure blacks and Sony's highest OLED brightness, controlled across 8 million self-lit pixels. It reproduces billions of real-world colors via Quantum Dot and XR Triluminos Max, and supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X for a cinematic experience. Best for home theater enthusiasts who want reference-level picture accuracy and immersive sound for movies and streaming.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Sony Bravia 8 is a 65-inch QD-OLED with top-tier display and connectivity scores. It's a great all-rounder for movies, sports, and gaming, especially with the included wall mount. If you want a premium OLED and a clean setup, this is a solid buy.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- QD-OLED panel delivers stunning contrast and vivid color 97th
- Excellent connectivity with 4 HDMI ports and Wi-Fi 6E 94th
- 120Hz refresh rate and Game Mode make it a solid gaming display 89th
- Includes a Kanto R500 recessed wall mount for a clean setup 87th
Cons
- Picture quality percentile is surprisingly low for a QD-OLED
- Built-in 2.0 channel audio is just okay
- Smart platform features are middle of the pack
- Social proof is thin, only 4 reviews so far
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202684/100
Buyers praise the Bravia 8 II's stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and vivid colors. Some report Google assistant glitches, sports motion blur, and early failures in expensive sets.
- Exceptional picture quality with rich colors, deep blacks, and bright, vivid imagery out of the box.
- Google voice assistant is flaky, occasionally failing or misrouting commands to YouTube.
- Excellent for movies and general use, but some find sports motion handling blurry with trailing.
- Multiple defect reports: TV failing within weeks (no sound, malfunctioning parts) requiring returns.
- Q1 202678/100
Buyers praised this TV's stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and OLED performance, but some reported issues with audio lag, firmware stability, and dark screen.
- Exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks frequently praised.
- Built-in sound is decent, but some experience audio lag or crackling issues.
- Firmware bugs cause stuttering, tuner lag, and need for weekly resets.
- Reliability concerns: defects like vertical lines, short lifespan reported.
- Q4 202588/100
Buyers praise the superb picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. Many experienced excellent delivery. Some note a complex Google TV interface and a missing gigabit Ethernet port.
- Outstanding picture quality, colors, and black levels receive high praise.
- Google TV interface is responsive for some but convoluted, annoying, or hard to use for others.
- Some units developed screen artifacts; a few report intermittent freezing or audio sync issues.
- Missing gigabit Ethernet and complex over-the-air antenna setup noted.
Based on 261 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
The display and connectivity are where this thing shines. Our database puts it in the 94th percentile for display and 95th for connectivity, which means you're getting a top-tier panel and all the ports you'd realistically need. Four HDMI inputs, Wi-Fi 6E, and eARC cover everything from a PS5 to a soundbar. HDR support is solid too, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision on board. Gaming sits at the 70th percentile, so it's good but not class-leading. The 120Hz panel and Game Mode keep things smooth, but hardcore competitive players might want something with a bit more gaming-specific punch. Audio is a 75th percentile situation, which is fine for built-in TV speakers, but you'll still want a soundbar for anything cinematic.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Max |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion |
| Processor | XR Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 15 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 |
Power & Size
| Power | 397 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Annual Energy | 338 |
| Weight | 22.9 kg / 50.5 lbs |
vs Competition
Stacked against the LG OLED evo C5, the Sony holds its own on processing and motion handling, though LG's OLED panels often edge out Sony on pure gaming features. The Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA is a different beast entirely, bigger and brighter, but you lose that perfect OLED black. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the value plays, offering a lot of screen for less money, but they can't match the Sony's out-of-the-box color accuracy and motion processing. The Roku Pro Series is the budget-friendly smart TV option, but it's not in the same league for picture quality.
| Spec | Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65" | Samsung QN990F | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65" | 79.1 | 81 | 89.1 | 78.6 | 94.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 | 86.7 | 16.5 | 70.2 |
| Samsung QN990F Compare | 82.5 | 99.8 | 92.6 | 88.3 | 99.6 | 84 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 12.5 | 83.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.3 | 93 | 98.7 | 93.3 | 89.5 | 84 | 92.9 | 86.7 | 33.1 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.3 | 96.5 | 83.9 | 84 | 86.3 | 74.2 | 35.9 | 99.5 |
| LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA Compare | 74.7 | 98.9 | 89.1 | 97.2 | 88 | 94.2 | 98.6 | 93.5 | 26.3 | 36.2 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.7 | 85.9 | 84.4 | 88.3 | 76.1 | 94.2 | 92.9 | 93.5 | 57.2 | 36.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing sits around $2,965 to $3,065 USD depending on the listing. For a 65-inch QD-OLED with this level of connectivity and a quality wall mount included, that's a fair deal. You're not getting ripped off, but you're also not stealing it. The value proposition gets better if you specifically want that recessed mount and a clean wall setup. If you don't care about the mount, you might find similar picture quality for a bit less elsewhere.
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Overview
The Sony Bravia 8 is a 65-inch QD-OLED that nails the basics and then some. You get that pure black, pixel-level contrast OLED is famous for, plus quantum dot color that pops without looking like a cartoon. The XR Processor does a lot of heavy lifting here, especially for motion and upscaling. It's not the cheapest panel in the room, but it's one of the most polished.
This particular bundle also throws in a Kanto R500 recessed wall mount. That's a nice touch if you want that ultra-low-profile, floating-on-the-wall look. The TV itself is a strong all-rounder, with gaming and sports scores that put it ahead of most of the pack.
Common Questions
Q: Does this TV support 4K at 120Hz for gaming?
Yes, the Bravia 8 has a 120Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 ports, so you can run 4K at 120fps on a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Game Mode also helps reduce input lag.
Q: Is the Kanto R500 wall mount hard to install?
The R500 is designed for a recessed, ultra-low-profile fit, so it requires a bit more precision than a standard mount. If you're comfortable cutting into drywall and measuring carefully, it's doable, but hiring a pro is a good idea for a flush look.
Q: How are the built-in speakers?
The 2.0 channel speakers are decent for everyday TV watching, with Dolby Atmos support. But for movies or gaming, you'll want to add a soundbar or external speakers via eARC.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you're on a tight budget or don't care about the wall mount. The TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 will get you a big, bright screen for less cash. Also, if you're a competitive gamer who needs the absolute lowest input lag and best gaming features, LG's OLED evo C5 is a stronger pick.
Verdict
This is a TV for someone who wants a premium OLED experience without obsessing over spec sheets. It's great for movies, sports, and gaming, and the included wall mount makes it a strong choice for a clean living room setup. If you're a hardcore gamer chasing every last millisecond of input lag, you might look at LG's gaming-focused OLEDs. But for most people, the Bravia 8 is a gorgeous, reliable panel that just works.