Expert Pick #04
Sony Bravia 8 II.
QD-OLED panel with Sony's acclaimed picture processing and Acoustic Surface Audio+ that turns the panel into the speaker.
The Verdict.
9.1/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“Sony's approach is fundamentally different from LG's — less about raw specs and more about making everything you watch look and sound cinematic. If you care about movies and TV more than gaming benchmarks, the Bravia 8 II is the most rewarding TV experience you can buy.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
QD-OLED Panel
Quantum Dot OLED delivers wider color gamut and 25% more brightness than the previous A95L.
Acoustic Surface Audio+
The panel vibrates to produce sound — audio appears to come directly from the on-screen action.
Sony Processing
XR Processor with AI-driven upscaling makes every source look better than it should.
Technical Specifications
PanelQD-OLED
AudioAcoustic Surface Audio+
OSGoogle TV
HDRDolby Vision & Atmos
Sizes55", 65"
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus92%
Community Rating87%
Picture processing universally praised. Price and limited size options are the main drawbacks.
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Prices checked March 2026
Global Critique
“The best TV for movie lovers, period. Sony's processing is unmatched.”
AVForums
“Acoustic Surface Audio remains a genuine differentiator.”
CNET
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