Sony BRAVIA 8 review

Sony BRAVIA 8 is the lower-cost route to Sony's picture processing. It is a 2024 model that Sony still sells, listed at $1,699.99 for 65 inches when we checked, down from $1,999.99. Sony describes more than 8 million self-lit pixels with XR Triluminos Pro color and the XR Processor, and lists HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision, including Dolby Vision for gaming, plus IMAX Enhanced certification. Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at 120Hz, VRR and ALLM, and PS5 owners get Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. Sound comes from Acoustic Surface Audio+, which vibrates the panel so voices come from the screen, and the TV can serve as a center channel with compatible Sony soundbars. Against the LG C6 it costs $300 more at 65 inches and lacks 165Hz, so it suits buyers who prefer Sony's processing. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the TV ourselves.

Who it is for

buyers who want Sony picture processing at a lower price

Price

$1,699.99 for the 65-inch K-65XR80 at Sony (sale, regular $1,999.99).

Model: K-65XR80 Sale Price $1,699.99 Save $300.00 Original Price $1,999.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Over 8 million self-lit pixels with XR Triluminos Pro color
• XR Processor for color, contrast and clarity
• HDMI 2.1 on two ports with 4K at 120Hz, VRR and ALLM
• HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision, including Dolby Vision gaming, plus IMAX Enhanced certification
• Acoustic Surface Audio+, which vibrates the screen to produce sound

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $800 less than the BRAVIA 8 II at 65 inches on Sony's store
• Strength: Offered in 55, 65 and 77 inches
• Strength: Built-in screen speaker can act as a center channel with compatible Sony soundbars
• Weakness: A 2024 model, so it is a generation older than the BRAVIA 8 II
• Weakness: XR Triluminos Pro instead of the newer Triluminos Max
• Weakness: Only two of its HDMI ports support HDMI 2.1

Key facts

• Price checked: $1,699.99 (65-inch, sale)
• Model year: 2024
• HDMI 2.1: 2 ports, 4K at 120Hz
• HDR: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
• Sizes: 55, 65, 77 inches

Where it ranks

Sony BRAVIA 8 is No. 5 in our Best OLED TVs verdict.