Which has the better picture, the BRAVIA 8 or the BRAVIA 3 II?

The BRAVIA 8 OLED wins on contrast, black levels and viewing angles. The BRAVIA 3 II is brighter, which helps in a sunlit room.

Is the BRAVIA 8 worth about $600 more?

At $1,398.00 versus $798.00 at Walmart as of November 8, 2026, yes for movie fans who watch in dim rooms. No if you mostly watch daytime TV or sport in a bright room.

Which is better for gaming?

Both are 120Hz with four HDMI 2.1 ports, so they tie on inputs. The OLED's faster pixel response suits dark games; the LED's brightness suits bright ones.

LED sets like the BRAVIA 3 II have no burn-in risk. OLED can show permanent marks from static logos or tickers over years of heavy news or sports viewing.

Which has better sound without a soundbar?

The BRAVIA 8, whose screen vibrates as a speaker. The BRAVIA 3 II uses standard speakers, so budget for a soundbar.

Do both run Google TV?

Yes. The BRAVIA 8 runs Google TV with Google Assistant; the BRAVIA 3 II runs Google TV with Gemini.

Sony BRAVIA 8 55" OLED TV (2024) vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II 55" 4K Google TV

Buy the BRAVIA 8 OLED if picture quality matters most: per-pixel contrast, wide viewing angles and screen-as-speaker audio are a real step up. Buy the BRAVIA 3 II if you want a bright 55-inch 4K set for less and don't need OLED blacks. As of November 8, 2026, the BRAVIA 3 II is $798.00 at Walmart, while the BRAVIA 8 has traded between $1,398.00 and $3,999.99 since October 29, 2026.

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