Is the BRAVIA 8 II good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

Yes. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120 Hz panel, VRR and ALLM, so 4K 120 Hz gaming works without swapping cables.

Does it support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?

It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG for video. Audio decoding depends on the connected soundbar or receiver, so check that device for Atmos.

How is it different from the first BRAVIA 8?

The 8 II moves to a QD-OLED panel with quantum-dot color and adds the current Google TV platform. Both are 120 Hz OLED sets aimed at film and gaming.

Do I need a soundbar?

The built-in speakers handle everyday viewing, but most owners add a soundbar or receiver for films and games.

Can it be wall-mounted?

Yes. It uses a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern, so a standard wall bracket for that size fits.

Is burn-in a concern?

OLED pixels can dim unevenly with long, repeated static images. Vary content and use the set's screen-care settings to lower the risk.

Where is the 55” BRAVIA 8 II Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV cheapest?

At Greentoe, for $1,638.00, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the 55” BRAVIA 8 II Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV?

16 stores we checked sell it, including BrandsMart USA, Greentoe, Walmart, Best Buy, Abt Electronics & Appliances.

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55” BRAVIA 8 II Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV

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$1,638.00at GreentoeChecked 55 min ago

18% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners of Sony's QD-OLED sets praise the contrast, color punch and gaming features, and most find the picture a clear step up from older OLEDs. Complaints center on brightness in bright rooms and on the risk of burn-in with static content.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners describe deep blacks and vivid, accurate color as the main reason to buy.
BrightnessCriticisedSome say the panel struggles in a bright, sunlit room compared with bright LCD sets.
Gaming featuresPraisedFour HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR and ALLM are called out as a big plus for consoles.
Burn-in riskMixedSome owners worry about static logos and tickers leaving marks over long use.
SoundCriticisedBuilt-in speakers are described as serviceable but thin, with a soundbar recommended.
Google TVPraisedThe interface and built-in Google Assistant are seen as easy to use and well stocked with apps.

About the 55” BRAVIA 8 II Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II is a 55-inch 4K HDR smart TV with a Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) panel.

It runs Google TV on Android 12 and has Google Assistant built in. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). It has four HDMI 2.1 inputs.

Screen size

55"

Panel type

Quantum Dot OLED

Resolution

3840 x 2160 (4K)

Aspect ratio

16:9, landscape orientation

Refresh rate

120 Hz

HDR

HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma