The best Sony televisions are generally a safe bet when looking for the best option for your needs. Sony is known for their industry-leading image processing, and by putting dozens of TVs a year through our rigorous testing procedures, we've confirmed that's the case. Although other manufacturers have started to catch up in this regard, if you're looking for a TV that does an incredible job upscaling low-resolution content and cleaning up artifacts in low-quality content, you can't go wrong with most Sony models. Furthermore, their TVs tend to have great overall picture quality, a few extra features, and very good color accuracy. Their high-end and mid-range models compete well with other brands, although at a price premium. Sadly, they don't offer many budget-friendly options.
Updates
- 11/05/2025Sony BRAVIA 5 98 reviewed
- 10/22/2025Sony BRAVIA 2 II reviewed
- 06/12/2025Sony BRAVIA 5 reviewed
- 05/29/2025Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED reviewed
- 04/11/2025Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED updated
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests are done with specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best Sony TV
Mixed Usage8.7Home Theater8.9Bright Room7.7Sports8.2Gaming8.8Brightness8.0Black Level10Color9.0Processing (In Development)8.9Game Mode Responsiveness8.9Motion Handling (Broken)7.8Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77"The best Sony TV we've tested is the Sony A95L OLED. Thanks to its QD-OLED panel technology, this impressive TV delivers incredible picture quality in any viewing environment. Dark scenes look incredible, with perfect contrast and no distracting haloing around bright highlights in dark scenes. Colors are vibrant and lifelike, and the TV can display an incredibly wide range of colors. Thanks to Sony's excellent processing capabilities, the TV delivers an image that closely matches the content creator's intent, with nearly perfect PQ EOTF tracking and fantastic gradient processing, making it one of the best reference models on the market.
It also has impressive gaming features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR. It supports a wide range of formats, including Dolby Vision HDR, and it supports eARC audio passthrough and all common audio formats, so you can spend more time enjoying your favorite movies and less time playing with settings and worrying about format support. It's expensive but remains one of the best TVs on the market. You could also opt for the newer Sony BRAVIA 8 II, which uses the same type of panel and offers incredible image quality. However, outside of a barely noticeable uptick in HDR brightness, the A95L is the better TV all-around. The A95L is also still widely available, is available in more sizes, and can be purchased for much less than the newer model, so get it while you can.
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Best Sony TV For Bright Rooms
Mixed Usage8.4Home Theater8.6Bright Room8.5Sports8.5Gaming7.7Brightness9.0Black Level8.7Color8.5Processing (In Development)8.7Game Mode Responsiveness6.5Motion Handling (Broken)7.5Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85"If you regularly watch TV during the day in a room with all the curtains open, consider the high-end Mini LED Sony BRAVIA 9. It has superb SDR brightness and reflection handling, meaning it easily overcomes glare in the brightest rooms. What really separates this TV from other LEDs is its impressive local dimming control, which provides very deep blacks with almost no noticeable haloing, although they're still not as deep as what you get from the Sony A95L OLED. The TV doesn't have the same color vibrancy as the A95L, but colors still look excellent. You also get the similarly impressive image processing as the A95L.
You still get Dolby Vision and DTS audio support, so it's an excellent option for a home theater. The TV is also loaded with modern gaming features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of its ports for up to 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR. The TV has much slower response times than the A95L, so fast motion is noticeably more blurry. Although the TV's viewing angle is wider than many other LEDs, it's not nearly as wide as the A95L, so it's not the best option if you need a TV to watch content with a big group of friends. Still, the BRAVIA 9 is the best LED currently on the market, so if an OLED isn't for you, it's an amazing option.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Sony TV
Mixed Usage7.9Home Theater8.2Bright Room7.0Sports7.4Gaming8.4Brightness6.7Black Level10Color7.6Processing (In Development)8.0Game Mode Responsiveness8.9Motion Handling (Broken)7.5Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77"The best upper mid-range Sony TV we've tested is the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED. If you want a Sony OLED but the Sony A95L OLED is too expensive, the BRAVIA 8 is a great option. Like the A95L, it displays inky blacks with no haloing, so it looks fabulous in a dark room. Although it looks its best in a dark room, the TV's reflection handling and brightness are certainly good enough to fight glare in a room with some lights on. It's suitable for use in a home theater since it supports Dolby Vision and DTS audio passthrough, and its colors are vibrant enough for an impressive HDR experience. You also get Sony's top-tier image processing, which is great for lower quality content.
Like other OLEDs, it has a wide viewing angle, so it's a great option for use in a group setting. The TV is also a great option for gamers due to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports for up to 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR. Additionally, it has a nearly instantaneous response time, so fast motion is crisp and clear. Unfortunately, the TV isn't as accurate as the A95L, so you'll have to get it calibrated if you want a reference-level TV.
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Best Mid-Range Sony TV
Mixed Usage8.2Home Theater8.3Bright Room8.3Sports8.3Gaming7.6Brightness8.9Black Level8.1Color8.4Processing (In Development)8.7Game Mode Responsiveness6.6Motion Handling (Broken)7.3Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85"If you want something cheaper but don't want to sacrifice picture quality much, the best mid-range Sony TV we've tested is the Sony BRAVIA 7. It's a great TV overall with great picture quality. Like the Sony BRAVIA 9, it uses a Mini LED backlight with excellent local dimming. Blacks are nice and deep on this TV, but there's a bit more haloing around bright objects than there is on the BRAVIA 9. Fortunately, it's an incredibly bright TV that handles glare from indirect lighting in a bright room. Colors are equally vibrant on this TV as they are on the more expensive BRAVIA 9, so HDR content is impactful. Furthermore, you get the same image processing capabilities, which is great.
Unfortunately, its viewing angle is very narrow, and the image degrades quickly when viewed from the sides of the screen, so it's not a very good choice for wide seating arrangements. Still, it has Dolby Vision and DTS audio passthrough, and it has advanced gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR. Unfortunately, pixel response times are quite slow, leading to blur behind fast motion. It's also a very accurate TV in both SDR and HDR, so you won't need to get it calibrated unless you're a color purist.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Sony TV
Mixed Usage7.2Home Theater7.2Bright Room7.5Sports7.6Gaming6.7Brightness6.7Black Level6.7Color7.4Processing (In Development)8.7Game Mode Responsiveness6.6Motion Handling (Broken)7.8Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If the Sony BRAVIA 7 is a bit too expensive but you still want a Sony TV with good image quality and modern features, the Sony BRAVIA 5 is a good choice. You get the same image processing capabilities as the more expensive models, which is great when your content isn't optimal. It also provides the same gaming features, such as HDMI 2.1, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR. However, pixel response times are even slower than they are on the BRAVIA 7, so fast motion is quite blurry. Fortunately, you still get Dolby Vision and support for all major audio formats, which is great for movie fans.
By going with a cheaper model, you have to make some concessions when it comes to image quality. Blacks aren't as deep on this TV, and there's a bit more haloing around highlights. However, blacks are still deep enough that they don't look gray. Colors aren't as vibrant either, but they're still punchy enough that the image doesn't look muted at all. The biggest difference between this TV and the BRAVIA 7 is brightness. It's still bright enough in SDR to handle glare in a well-lit room, but highlights don't stand out nearly as much in HDR content. Like the BRAVIA 7, it has a narrow viewing angle, so image quality doesn't hold up well when viewed from an angle.
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Best Budget Sony TV
Mixed Usage5.7Home Theater5.5Bright Room6.5Sports7.0Gaming5.1Brightness6.0Black Level2.8Color7.0Processing (In Development)7.7Game Mode Responsiveness5.2Motion Handling (Broken)7.5Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:IPSDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"While Sony doesn't offer truly budget TVs like other brands, and you can find cheaper TVs elsewhere, they have some affordable models, like the Sony BRAVIA 3. It's an entry-level TV in their lineup, so you can save some money if you're willing to give up on the gaming and other higher-end features of more expensive panels, like local dimming. However, its picture quality isn't nearly as good as the Sony BRAVIA 5, especially in dark rooms, as it has a lower contrast ratio that results in blacks that look gray. Fortunately, it has a wide viewing angle, making the image remain mostly accurate from the sides, which is ideal for wide seating arrangements.
Since this TV doesn't look very good in dark rooms, it's better suited for use in a room with the lights on, since its brightness and reflection handling are good enough to overcome some glare from indirect lighting. Fortunately, the TV is quite accurate out of the box, which is great for a cheaper model. Unlike the higher picks, this TV doesn't support Dolby Vision or DTS audio passthrough. You also won't find HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or VRR support on this model, and you're limited to 4k @ 60Hz gaming. However, it does have great image processing, which is nice to have when you're watching low-quality content.
Compared To Other Brands
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Versatile lineup.Sony is one of a few companies that make both OLED and LED options. It means you can choose either panel if you want to buy a Sony TV, and both their OLEDs and LED TVs provide good picture quality.
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Great upscaling and motion handling.Sony TVs, even the cheaper models, do better than the competition at upscaling lower-resolution content, and they offer great motion handling.
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Great color accuracy.Sony TVs are known for their excellent out-of-the-box accuracy, especially the high-end models. You likely won't need to calibrate your Sony TV to enjoy the best viewing experience.
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High price.Sony TVs are often priced above the competition in their category, meaning you can find better value elsewhere.
Sony vs Samsung
Samsung TVs have comparable picture quality to Sony TVs, and in general, they're pretty competitive. A big difference is that Samsung TVs generally have lower input lag for competitive gamers, but if you don't need that, either brand is a good choice. On the other hand, Sony TVs usually support Dolby Vision, whereas no Samsung TV supports that HDR format.
Sony vs LG
Sony and LG each make OLED and LED TVs. LG is the dominant OLED brand for OLEDs because they have better overall gaming performance and cost less. However, Sony's LED models are far better than LG's because they get brighter, have better uniformity, and usually have better contrast.
As a rule of thumb, it's pretty hard to go wrong when buying a Sony TV. Their TVs do tend to have higher input lag than competing brands, so although their TVs are great for casual gaming, they're not the best for competitive gaming. Their more entry-level offerings aren't great, but any high-end LED and OLED models are a safe bet. Their Google TV smart platform offers many apps to download with an easy-to-use interface. You might pay a slight premium over competing models, but you'll usually have a good TV.
2025 TV Lineup
So, what did Sony change in 2025? Like previous years, it's not all new models. Sony carried over the Sony BRAVIA 7 and Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TVs. Sony also carried over its budget Sony BRAVIA 3 model and the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED. These carryovers make sense since Sony launched these TVs in the second half of 2024.
There are new models being released, too. The Sony BRAVIA 8 II is a new QD-OLED that replaces the highly rated Sony A95L OLED, and utilizes the same XR processor. The Sony BRAVIA 8 II is only being released in a 55-inch and 65-inch model. The lack of a larger model is a peculiar decision for a TV that targets home theater enthusiasts, but you should still be able to find the 77-inch Sony A95L OLED throughout most of the year. We've tested the Sony BRAVIA 8 II, and it actually performs a bit worse overall than the older A95L.
Sony also released a new mid-range model called the Sony BRAVIA 5, which replaces the popular Sony X90L. This new model is available in sizes ranging from 55 to 98 inches, so there are options for any room in your house. On the lower end of the spectrum is the Sony BRAVIA 2 II, which is an entry-level barebones model that slots in as the cheapest Sony TV available in 2025. It's available in sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches, but it performs poorly overall.
| Model | Sizes | Panel Type | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Notes |
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| BRAVIA 9 | 65", 75", 85" | Mini LED | 4k | 120Hz | 2024 Carryover |
| BRAVIA 8 Mark II | 55", 65" | QD-OLED | 4k | 120Hz | 2025 Model |
| A95L | 55", 65", 77" | QD-OLED | 4k | 120Hz | 2023 Carryover |
| BRAVIA 8 | 55", 65", 77" | WOLED | 4k | 120Hz | 2024 Carryover |
| BRAVIA 7 | 55", 65", 75", 85" | Mini LED | 4k | 120Hz | 2024 Carryover |
| BRAVIA 5 | 55", 65", 75", 85", 98" | Mini LED | 4k | 120Hz | 2025 Model |
| BRAVIA 3 | 43", 50", 55", 65", 75", 85" | LED | 4k | 60Hz | 2024 Carryover |
| BRAVIA 2 II | 43", 50", 55", 65", 75" | LED | 4k | 60Hz | 2025 Model |
Recent Updates
Oct 24, 2025:
We added a 'Best Lower Mid-Range' section and added the Sony BRAVIA 5 to it. We also refreshed text throughout the article for accuracy and clarity.
May 05, 2025:
Rewrote the 2025 TV Lineup section to include new models releasing in 2025 and to mention the carryovers from 2024.
Dec 19, 2024:
Updated the Introduction text to make it clearer; the picks remained the same.
Oct 08, 2024: Replaced the Sony X93L/X93CL with the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED in the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Sony TV' category, the Sony X90L/X90CL with the Sony BRAVIA 7 QLED in the 'Best Mid-Range Sony TV' category, and the Sony X80K/X80CK with the Sony BRAVIA 3 in the 'Best Budget Sony TV' category.
Jul 12, 2024: We added the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED to the newly created 'Best Sony TV For Bright Rooms' category and refreshed some text throughout for clarity.
Conclusion
While Sony products tend not to be the cheapest, this brand produces great TVs. Their models will generally be versatile, helping to make them suitable for most people. The smart features can take some time to learn for some people, but the overall package offered by their TVs is still better than average. At this point, it's safe to say that the brand's overall reputation holds, and people who will find themselves disappointed by purchasing one of their TVs are rare. Below is a list of every Sony TV we've reviewed, but keep in mind that most models tested before 2025 are on an older test bench, so they score higher than they would in 2025.