Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65"

With a display hitting the 94th percentile, the Bravia 8 brings nearly top-tier QD-OLED contrast and color accuracy to the 65-inch space. Connectivity is best-in-class, and gaming performance is strong, but outdoor viewing scores a dismal 56.2, so this is strictly an indoor champion. At $2,798 from Newegg, you're paying a premium for picture purity over size.

Picture quality is the main event. That 94th percentile display ranking translates to deep blacks and dazzling highlights that only QD-OLED can deliver. The XR Processor does heavy lifting with AI scene recognition, keeping motion smooth without soap-opera effect, and the 10-bit panel handles color gradients with zero banding. Sports score an impressive 85.1, and movies land at 83.3, so fast action and cinematic content both look fantastic. But don't expect it to beat all competitors in raw brightness. In our database, the overall picture quality metric sits at the 70th percentile, held back by a conservative peak luminance that makes HDR highlights less punchy than on some mini-LED rivals.

Gaming is a strong suit, no question. The 120Hz native refresh, VRR, and ALLM make it a natural partner for a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Input lag is imperceptible in Game Mode, and the HDMI 2.1 ports mean 4K at 120fps without chroma subsampling. For audio, the 2.0 channel setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing sounds fuller than most slim TVs, but you'll still want a soundbar for true surround. The 82nd percentile audio rank is respectable, just don't expect room-shaking bass.

Stacked against the LG OLED evo AI G5 97-inch, the Sony trades size for processing precision. The G5 brings a massive 97-inch canvas and LG's latest AI-driven picture engine, but Sony's motion handling and upscaling remain class-leading, which matters for sports and cable content. The Hisense U7 75-inch and TCL QM7K 75-inch are both mini-LED contenders that crush the Bravia 8 in outdoor brightness, so if you've got a sun-drenched living room, those are the smarter picks. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F pushes 8K resolution and intense brightness, but costs significantly more and lacks Dolby Vision, a dealbreaker for some. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L 77-inch is the closest sibling here, offering a larger QD-OLED panel with similar processing DNA, but at a higher price point. In this group, the Bravia 8 is the pick for movie purists who watch in a dark room and value processing over screen size.

At $2,798 from Newegg, the Bravia 8 sits at the low end of a $302 spread across vendors, so you're getting a solid deal if you buy from the right place. For a 65-inch QD-OLED, that's competitive but not a steal, especially when you consider that a 77-inch LG C4 OLED can sometimes be found for not much more. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990F and Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG offer larger screens and brighter hdr at similar or lower prices, but you sacrifice OLED's perfect blacks and viewing angles. If picture purity matters most, the Sony earns its price tag.

Sony's 65-inch Bravia 8 QD-OLED sits in the 94th percentile for display quality in our database, which tells you right away that the picture is a standout. The self-illuminating pixels and quantum dot layer produce essentially infinite contrast and colors that pop with a vibrancy you'll notice immediately. But there's a catch: its outdoor viewing score is a disappointing 56.2, so this screen really belongs in a light-controlled room. The total score of 83.4 puts it among strong performers, but a few weaker categories keep it from being an absolute chart-topper.

The connectivity is where the Bravia 8 really flexes, landing in the 96th percentile. You get four HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth, so every modern device is covered. Gaming gets a solid 79th percentile score thanks to 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM, and motion handling is superb with Sony's XR processor. The audio, at 82nd percentile, is well above average for built-in TV speakers, with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. But Google TV, while functional, only manages a 60th percentile smart score, so you might end up adding a streaming stick if you want a snappier interface.

Skip the Bravia 8 if you watch TV in a bright room or need a large screen on a tight budget. The outdoor score is one of the lowest we've seen for a premium TV, and the 70th percentile overall picture quality reflects that brightness limitation. If you want to avoid squinting during daylight sports or want to go 75 inches or bigger without spending $3,000, the Hisense U8 or TCL QM8K give you more size and lumens for less money.

The Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 is a very good QD-OLED that excels in the right environment. Its 94th percentile display and best-in-class connectivity make it a joy for gamers and movie lovers, but the weak outdoor performance means you need light control to appreciate it. If you can keep the room dim and value motion precision, Dolby Vision, and build quality, this TV delivers. If you need brightness or a bigger canvas for the same cash, look elsewhere.