The Sony Bravia 8 is Sony's OLED offering for 2024, succeeding the A80L with a brighter WOLED panel and the XR Processor's signature motion and upscaling accuracy. It sits below the Bravia 9 (which uses mini-LED) and is Sony's pure OLED option. The XR Processor and Acoustic Surface Audio make it the strongest pick for film lovers; the two-HDMI-2.1-port limit and modest brightness make it less suited to multi-platform gaming or very bright rooms.
| Screen Size | 65 inches |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Panel Type | WOLED (White OLED), XR OLED Contrast Pro |
| Peak Brightness | ~900–1,000 nits (HDR) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz native |
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 (48Gbps), 2 HDMI 2.0 |
| Gaming | 4K 120Hz VRR, ALLM, PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Genre Picture Mode |
| Smart Platform | Google TV |
| Audio | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (screen-as-speaker), Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Special Features | Cognitive Processor XR, XR Triluminos Pro, XR Clear Image upscaling |
"Watching films on this TV is what made me understand what the screen-as-speaker thing actually does. Sound comes from the characters' mouths on screen. I can't go back to external speakers for movies now."
Source: Best Buy Canada reviewer
"PS5 integration is something else. It detects the game, switches the picture mode automatically, and the HDR tone mapping just works. No tweaking. First Sony TV I've owned and I get why people buy them now."
Source: Reddit r/PS5
"Two HDMI 2.1 ports hurt when you have PS5, Xbox, and a PC. Had to buy an HDMI switch for the PC. Still love the TV but LG gives you four ports. Worth knowing before you buy."
Source: Reddit r/hometheater
Only two HDMI 2.1 ports is…
Only two HDMI 2.1 ports is the most consistently raised hardware complaint in professional reviews and owner forums — the Bravia 8 is the only flagship-tier OLED from a major brand that limits full-bandwidth connections to two ports, which is constraining for multi-console households.
Source: Reddit r/hometheaterRandom audio sync loss is reported…
Random audio sync loss is reported by multiple owners in the AVSForum Bravia 8 thread — audio progressively drifts behind video until a full second out of sync, with the only reliable fix being a TV power cycle. The issue appears intermittent.
Source: AVSForum Sony Bravia 8 review threadGoogle TV interface is considered bloated…
Google TV interface is considered bloated and advertisement-heavy compared to LG's webOS — owners in r/hometheater consistently note Google TV's recommendation-driven home screen surfaces sponsored content prominently, and the interface feels slower and less TV-native than competitors.
Source: Reddit r/hometheaterThe Bravia 8 occupies a specific position that owner reviews consistently validate: it's the best OLED for film lovers and PS5 owners who prioritize picture accuracy and immersive audio over raw brightness or gaming port count. Sony's XR Processor and Acoustic Surface Audio earn near-universal praise in movie-watching contexts. The hardware limitations — two HDMI 2.1 ports and moderate brightness — are real trade-offs that nearly every honest review surfaces. Buyers who game across multiple platforms or sit in very bright rooms consistently land on the LG G4 or Samsung QN90D instead.
