Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED lands at 94 and Sony BRAVIA 9 85" at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED if…
- ✓Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- ✓Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- ✓Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- ✓Reference-grade motion handling
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on gaming (92 vs 90).
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on smart (86 vs 78).
Value for money
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $5,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED |
| Size | — | 85″ |
| Refresh | — | 120 Hz |
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
- +~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- +Reference-grade motion handling
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
- −Premium pricing ($5,499 at 85")
- −Google TV includes ads
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 85" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for gaming, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on gaming (92 vs 90). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on smart (86 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.