Sony Bravia 8 II vs Sony Bravia 9 II
Critics score the Sony Bravia 8 II 86 and the Sony Bravia 9 II 90 out of 100, from 10 and 7 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Sony Bravia 9 II higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sony Bravia 9 II 3 points ahead.
Image: SonySony Bravia 8 II
Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), sound (4 of 10)
Criticised for: price (6 of 10), brightness (3 of 10)
The catch: It is expensive and less bright than rival flagship OLEDs.
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Image: SonySony Bravia 9 II
Praised for: picture quality (7 of 7), sound (4 of 7)
Criticised for: price (5 of 7)
The catch: It is very expensive, and cheaper OLEDs can look better.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Sony Bravia 8 II | Sony Bravia 9 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 89est. | 100 | -11 |
| HDTVTest | 85est. | 90est. | -5 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 90 | same |
| The Verge | 90 | 90 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Sony Bravia 8 II minus the Sony Bravia 9 II. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Sony Bravia 8 II or the Sony Bravia 9 II?
Critics rate the Sony Bravia 9 II higher: 90 against 86. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Sony Bravia 9 II higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sony Bravia 9 II 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Sony Bravia 8 II and the Sony Bravia 9 II?
The Sony Bravia 8 II: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 95. The Sony Bravia 9 II: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100.