Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K HDR Google TV (2024)

Great picture quality and excellent sound. Nice size

This has got to be the absolute best TV picture wise that I have ever owned. I got this in a 55″ to replace the LED TV in the game room. My son plays PS5 and this was the perfect TV for that.

There are 4 HDMI inputs (two 2.0 and two 2.1). The PS5 must be connected to a 2.1 HDMI input (HDMI 3 or 4) to take advantage of the high performance gaming features. Features include: source based tone mapping (which enables the source to send a video signal that takes full advantage of the HDR capability), 4K at 120Hz for smooth, stable graphics, a variable refresh rate which reduces stutter and frame tearing for smoother game play, and auto low latency mode for reduced input lag. The game menu also has settings including screen size, black equalizer, and motion blur.

Setup was easy, the screens walk you through everything. Once I hooked up the TV, the array of colors & contrast was absolutely astonishing! I didn’t think I’d notice a huge difference like when it came to different shades of color. The blacks are deep, even with high brightness. This TV has 8 million self-lit pixels!!!! Everything looks extremely smooth.

The 55″ I got came with a sony bravis cam (CMU-BC1M) that attaches at the very top center of the TV. NO extra cords, just plugs directly into the television. Acoustic Surface Audio+ makes the entire screen a speaker. You’ll hear true immersive audio from the entire screen, perfectly matching sound to the action.
Bravia CAM recognizes where you are in the room and how far you are from the TV, then adjusts sound and picture settings so they’re just right. You can manually open or close the camera if you would like. How can you say no to that?! I didn’t know this TV came with the cam (it’s a $199 upgrade) so I was very excited when I realized mine came with it!

The stand is a four-way stand – two low-profile positions for wide or narrow furniture, or two raised positions to accommodate a soundbar. This is a great option if you aren’t mounting the TV on the wall. I mounted the TV, but this is a great option for people who don’t.

The remote is backlit, so you are able to see the buttons when the TV is on and the room is dim or dark.

I don’t think I will ever be happy with a regular LED TV ever again after experiencing all of the features with this OLED TV. Total game changer!!

Purchased the 55in model a few days ago to replace the 4yr old LED in the game room. Hooked up the PS5 & fired up some Elden Ring… wow what a difference. The palet of colors & contrast is astonishing. Never thought I’d notice something like the different shades of green from plants, trees, grass, etc.. Variable refresh rate is a nice upgrade as well, everything looks & feels buttery smooth. Watched Dune Part 2 in 4K last night & it was the nicest presentation of the film I’ve ever seen.

This TV is one of the best pictures I have seen in a while. The peak brightness is a lot higher than the model it replaces so in a brighter room it still looks good. The screen has a low reflection so viewing for different angles is a lot easier since there is not a lot of glare. Overall, I would rate this a buy.

I am a big fan of Sony products. We’ve owned and enjoyed *many* Sony electronics over the years. In fact, when we ordered the “Sony 55-Inch OLED 4K Ultra HD TV BRAVIA 8 Smart Google TV with Dolby Vision HDR,” we regularly enjoyed watching two other Sony Bravia 40-inch TVs, one with a Sony sound bar and the other one hooked up to a Sony Blu-ray player and a multichannel sound system. (We also have an LG big screen on the wall in our TV room — but that’s another story.) As I’m writing this review, it strikes me that we might watch more TV than a lot of other people, but that’s not quite correct. We just like having the opportunity to watch TV or stream movies in different rooms — and also allow other family members the opportunity to watch a different program, app, or channel if they want.
Two days after the Sony 55-Inch arrived, we had it up and running in our kitchen dining area. The “quick-start” instructions provided adequate information for setting it up without needing to refer to the owner’s manual. On-screen instructions were likewise helpful in connecting it to our Xfinity wifi and remote control unit, as well as to the existing sound system. Since we’ve done all of this before, it took less time than I imagined.
We then searched through our basic channels for a movie that might showcase the upscaled technology of the new Bravia 8. We happened upon the 2009 film, “Avatar,” and its 2022 sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Wow! We had seen the first film in a theater, but it was so long ago that we had forgotten about how the advanced technology captured the look and feel of 3-D. It was so different — and so much better — than what we’d seen later on our older TVs over the years. We were blown away then, and we continue to be impressed by our experience watching films and TV programming on the Bravia 8. I’m not exaggerating. I challenge those reading this, especially if your TV is a few years older, to experience the Bravia 8 for yourself in a store that displays it. I wouldn’t be surprised if the first word out of your mouth is “wow!”
I don’t claim to know a lot about the electronics of the newest TVs. The basis for my judging the quality of a TV is more experiential than analytical. That, and having a son who majored in film at college and insisted that his parents spend several years with him watching the top one-thousand films of all time. Again, I’m not exaggerating.
Based upon the time we’ve had so far enjoying the new Bravia 8, I can say, without a flicker of doubt, this is the best TV experience we’ve ever had. I can’t address reliability or comparative price, just what I feel and what I see with my own eyes.

Got this TV for Internet streaming apps and use with a Playstation 5. It has a choice of wall mounting or included feet. The packaging was easy to open with scored areas on the front. The back of the TV has 4 screws already installed for wall mounting. There are two cover plates in the box to cover where the stands go (not really needed on the wall). The only other things included are the remote and a power cord. The power cord is pretty short and connects to the right side as you face the TV. All the other connectors are on the left side. This was kind of annoying to run wires to on the wall since they were on opposite sides and short.

The software setup was fairly easy with step by step questions for Wifi and whether you want to use Google TV software etc.. One small annoyance during setup it wanted us to do an acoustic check using the remote, but then it complained that Bluetooth was not yet set up yet for the remote so it couldn’t do the acoustic check. Well, why didn’t we do that first Sony?? Otherwise everything was the usual on screen keyboards with a handheld remote (always fun).

The picture is very very nice. 4k is unbelievable on this thing. The sound was fine not super outstanding, but fine.

I have another smaller, older Sony TV and this was a nice upgrade. It took two of us to get it out of the box due to the size, but then it was relatively easy for my husband to set up and the picture and sound quality is fantastic. The stand is good quality and sturdy and was easy to attach. I’m not a particularly techy person so I absolutely love the remote, it is super easy to use without a million different buttons, one click will get me where I need to be. I also like the convenience of it working with voice control, either Google or Alexa.

Picture and function are outstanding. Geek Squad install and professionalism exceeded all expectations! If Sony had included a backlit remote would be 5 stars plus.

Should’ve been getting OLED’s. Sony ain’t lie!!!!!

HORRIBLY DISAPPOINTED!! While viewing a program through the HDMI-3, the tv will JUMP TO AN OVER THE AIR channel and you will be seeing that program on the screen, BUT the AUDIO will stay on movie or what every you were TRYING to watch. We even paid for extra protection and extended protection plans, and BEST BUY WILL NOT HELP US. the TV was purchased only 4 WEEKS AGO!!!