Audio T Verdict
The 65-inch Sony BRAVIA 8 II is where this QD-OLED design really starts to feel cinematic. It combines the same sophisticated picture processing found in the 55-inch model with a considerably larger image that makes films, television, sport and games far more immersive from a typical living-room viewing distance.
The QD-OLED panel provides more than eight million individually controlled pixels, combining the extremely deep blacks and precise light control associated with OLED technology with quantum-dot colour conversion designed to maintain strong saturation through brighter HDR highlights.
Sony's XR Processor then works with XR Triluminos Max, XR Contrast Booster 25, XR Clear Image and XR OLED Motion to control colour, contrast, scaling and movement. It is this processing that helps distinguish the BRAVIA 8 II from simply buying a television based on the panel technology alone.
Film support is excellent. HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision are included alongside IMAX Enhanced and calibrated picture modes for Netflix, Prime Video and SONY PICTURES CORE. Lower-resolution broadcast and streaming material also benefits from XR Clear Image processing before it reaches the 4K panel.
Acoustic Surface Audio+ uses two actuators behind the OLED panel so dialogue and effects appear to originate from the relevant part of the picture. Two additional subwoofers provide low-frequency reinforcement, with Sony quoting 50 watts of total amplification.
Gaming support is equally comprehensive. The native 120Hz panel supports 4K at 120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, Dolby Vision gaming and Sony's dedicated PlayStation 5 integration, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode.
Google TV handles streaming and apps, with Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and wired Ethernet all included.
The main practical consideration is simply size. At approximately 1443mm wide, the 65-inch model needs a sensible amount of wall or furniture space. The supplied feet sit almost the full width of the television at approximately 1442mm apart in their outside position, so measure the cabinet before delivery rather than assuming a conventional TV unit will accommodate it.
If your viewing distance and room can take a 65-inch screen, this is the BRAVIA 8 II we would gravitate towards for a serious film and home cinema system. The larger picture makes considerably greater use of the quality available from QD-OLED and good 4K material.
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch 4K QD-OLED Smart TV
The Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR8M25 is a premium 65-inch 4K television combining QD-OLED display technology with Sony's XR Processor and Google TV smart platform.
Key features include:
- 65-inch / 164cm QD-OLED display
- 64.5-inch measured screen diagonal
- 3840 x 2160 4K Ultra HD resolution
- 120Hz native panel refresh rate
- XR Processor
- XR Triluminos Max
- XR Contrast Booster 25
- XR Clear Image
- XR OLED Motion
- HDR10
- HLG
- Dolby Vision
- IMAX Enhanced
- Netflix calibrated mode
- Prime Video calibrated mode
- SONY PICTURES CORE calibrated mode
- Acoustic Surface Audio+
- Two screen actuators
- Two integrated subwoofers
- 50W total quoted audio output
- Voice Zoom 3
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
- Google TV
- Google Cast
- Apple AirPlay
- Apple HomeKit
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Four HDMI inputs
- 4K/120Hz gaming
- Variable Refresh Rate
- Auto Low Latency Mode
- HDMI eARC
- PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping
- PS5 Auto Genre Picture Mode
- Game Menu 2
- USB HDD television recording
- 300 x 300mm VESA wall mounting
What Is QD-OLED?
QD-OLED combines self-emissive OLED pixels with quantum-dot colour conversion.
Unlike a conventional LED television, there is no separate LED backlight behind the picture. Each OLED pixel controls its own light output.
This provides several fundamental advantages:
- Extremely deep blacks
- Pixel-level contrast control
- Wide viewing angles
- Fast pixel response
- Excellent dark-scene performance
The quantum-dot layer is then used to create a broad colour range with strong colour saturation, including within brighter HDR material.
More Than Eight Million Self-Emissive Pixels
A 3840 x 2160 display contains more than eight million pixels.
On the BRAVIA 8 II each of those OLED pixels can alter its own light output independently.
Where an image requires true black, individual pixels can effectively switch off rather than relying on an LCD backlight being dimmed behind them.
This pixel-level light control is particularly useful with films containing:
- Dark night scenes
- Space and science-fiction imagery
- Subtle shadow detail
- Bright highlights against black backgrounds
- Letterboxed cinema presentations
XR Triluminos Max
XR Triluminos Max is Sony's colour-processing system for the QD-OLED BRAVIA 8 II.
It works with the panel to reproduce an extended range of colours across both dark and bright regions of an image.
Maintaining colour saturation as brightness rises is particularly important with HDR, where bright objects should remain colourful rather than simply becoming pale or white.
XR Contrast Booster 25
XR Contrast Booster 25 manages the relationship between OLED black level and available highlight brightness.
Sony combines its processing with temperature sensing to control the panel according to the demands of the picture.
The objective is to produce strong highlights while retaining the inherently precise dark-level performance of the OLED panel.
XR Processor
The XR Processor analyses picture and sound information in real time.
AI-based scene recognition helps the television identify different types of picture content and determine where processing should be applied.
This includes:
- Colour
- Contrast
- Texture
- Clarity
- Motion
- Dialogue
The quality of the processing becomes particularly important on a 65-inch display because compression artefacts and poor scaling become easier to see as the picture gets larger.
XR Clear Image
XR Clear Image is designed to improve sources that do not arrive as pristine native 4K.
Examples include:
- HD television broadcasts
- Older films
- 1080p Blu-ray
- Lower-bitrate streaming
- Internet video
The processor analyses source quality, reduces unwanted noise and scales compatible material towards the native resolution of the 4K screen.
Source Quality Still Matters
A good processor can make a lower-resolution source look considerably better on a 65-inch 4K screen, but it cannot recreate detail that was never captured or encoded.
High-quality 4K streaming and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray remain the best starting points for showing what the BRAVIA 8 II can do.
XR OLED Motion
Sony's XR OLED Motion processing is designed to improve perceived clarity during movement.
This can be especially useful with:
- Football
- Motorsport
- Fast camera pans
- Action films
- Gaming
Motion processing remains adjustable, so film viewers can retain a more traditional cinematic cadence where preferred.
HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision
The BRAVIA 8 II supports the three principal HDR formats encountered across current broadcasting, streaming and physical media:
- HDR10: widely used by 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and streaming platforms
- HLG: primarily associated with HDR television broadcasting
- Dolby Vision: dynamic HDR used by compatible streaming services, discs and games
Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision can provide dynamic HDR information that changes through a film or programme rather than relying solely on one set of HDR instructions for the entire programme.
The BRAVIA 8 II provides Dolby Vision Vivid, Bright, Dark and Game picture modes.
No HDR10+
Sony does not list HDR10+ among the supported HDR formats for the BRAVIA 8 II.
HDR10+ content can normally fall back to its standard HDR10 layer where the source provides one, but HDR10+ dynamic metadata itself is not a specified feature of this television.
IMAX Enhanced
IMAX Enhanced provides a dedicated picture mode for compatible content.
Actual IMAX presentation depends on the film, mastering and service rather than the television automatically converting ordinary material into an IMAX version.
Studio Calibrated Modes
Sony provides dedicated calibrated modes for selected streaming platforms.
These include:
- Netflix
- Prime Video
- SONY PICTURES CORE
The aim is to present compatible content using settings more closely aligned with the mastering intentions of the programme provider.
CalMAN Auto Calibration
The television supports automatic calibration with compatible CalMAN professional calibration software and equipment.
This can be useful in installations where the customer wants the display measured and configured rather than relying purely on factory picture presets.
SONY PICTURES CORE
SONY PICTURES CORE is Sony's own film platform for compatible BRAVIA televisions.
Sony currently lists the BRAVIA 8 II with:
- 10 movie credits
- 24 months of streaming access
Entitlement, catalogue and service terms can change, so check Sony's current conditions when activating the television.
Acoustic Surface Audio+
The BRAVIA 8 II does not rely solely on small conventional speakers firing downwards or backwards from the chassis.
Two actuators mounted behind the OLED screen physically vibrate the panel to create sound.
This allows dialogue to appear to originate from the person speaking on screen rather than from a speaker positioned below the picture.
Two Actuators and Two Subwoofers
The 65-inch model uses:
- Two screen actuators
- Two integrated subwoofers
Sony specifies amplifier output as:
- 15W + 15W for the actuator channels
- 10W + 10W for the bass channels
Total quoted output is therefore 50W.
Voice Zoom 3
Voice Zoom 3 uses machine-learning processing to identify dialogue within a soundtrack.
Speech can then be increased or reduced without simply altering the overall television volume.
This can be useful with films where dialogue is deliberately mixed considerably quieter than effects and music.
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos is supported through the television's own audio system and through compatible external equipment.
The built-in speakers use virtual processing rather than physical overhead speakers, so a dedicated Atmos speaker system remains the more immersive option for a serious home cinema.
DTS:X
DTS:X is also supported, alongside DTS Digital Surround, DTS Express and DTS-HD formats.
This is useful for physical-media users because DTS soundtracks remain common across Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
3D Surround Upscaling
Sony's 3D Surround Upscaling processes conventional material to create a larger virtual soundfield from the television.
It can provide greater scale than simple stereo playback, although it should not be confused with genuine speakers positioned around the listening room.
Acoustic Center Sync
With compatible Sony BRAVIA Theatre equipment, Acoustic Center Sync can integrate the television's screen-based audio with an external home cinema system.
This helps maintain dialogue localisation directly on the screen while the external system provides the greater scale, bass and surround capability.
Four HDMI Inputs
The television provides four side-mounted HDMI connections.
A typical home cinema installation might use them for:
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- AV amplifier or soundbar
- Streaming box
- Satellite receiver
HDMI 2.1 Features
Sony lists support for the following HDMI 2.1 features:
- 4K at 120Hz
- eARC
- Variable Refresh Rate
- Auto Low Latency Mode
- Source-Based Tone Mapping
Plan Gaming Connections Carefully
All four HDMI inputs support ALLM, but Sony specifically lists Variable Refresh Rate on HDMI 3 and HDMI 4.
One of the enhanced HDMI connections also handles eARC, so customers connecting multiple 4K/120Hz consoles plus an external sound system should plan their connection layout before installation.
4K at 120Hz
The native 120Hz panel accepts compatible 3840 x 2160 signals at up to 120Hz.
This is primarily useful with modern games consoles and gaming PCs capable of rendering games above the traditional 60fps limit.
Variable Refresh Rate
VRR allows the television's refresh rate to follow fluctuations in the frame rate generated by a compatible games console or computer.
This can reduce visible tearing when the source frame rate is changing.
Auto Low Latency Mode
ALLM allows compatible source equipment to automatically place the television into its low-latency gaming configuration.
This removes the need to manually switch picture modes every time a supported console begins gaming.
Dolby Vision Gaming
A dedicated Dolby Vision Game picture mode allows compatible game content to use Dolby Vision while retaining a gaming-oriented picture configuration.
PlayStation 5 Integration
The BRAVIA 8 II includes Sony's additional PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro features:
- Auto HDR Tone Mapping
- Auto Genre Picture Mode
Auto HDR Tone Mapping
A compatible PlayStation 5 can identify the BRAVIA television and automatically configure suitable HDR tone-mapping information during setup.
The aim is to preserve detail across both bright highlights and darker parts of HDR games.
Auto Genre Picture Mode
The television can automatically move into a low-latency picture mode during gaming and return to a more appropriate cinema-oriented setting when the PlayStation is being used for films and video.
Game Menu 2
Sony's Game Menu 2 groups common gaming information and controls within one quick-access interface.
This helps avoid repeatedly navigating the television's full settings menu when changing game-related options.
Gaming Multi View on YouTube
Gaming Multi View allows compatible YouTube content to appear alongside the game.
This can be useful when following:
- Walkthroughs
- Strategy guides
- Tutorials
- Tips and demonstrations
Google TV
Google TV is the BRAVIA 8 II's smart television platform.
It brings compatible streaming applications and recommendations together within one interface.
Applications are available through Google Play, subject to regional availability, subscriptions and continuing third-party support.
Streaming Applications Can Change
Services such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and other streaming platforms are operated by third parties.
Availability, features and subscription requirements can change during the life of the television, so check current support if a particular application is essential.
32GB Onboard Storage
Sony lists 32GB of onboard storage.
Some of this capacity is used by the operating system and pre-installed software, so the full 32GB should not be expected to remain available for user applications.
Google Cast
Google Cast allows compatible applications on phones, tablets and computers to send media to the television over the home network.
Apple AirPlay
Apple AirPlay provides compatible wireless streaming from iPhone, iPad and Mac devices.
Apple HomeKit
HomeKit compatibility allows the television to form part of an appropriate Apple smart-home setup.
Voice Search
The BRAVIA 8 II supports Google voice search through both its remote and built-in television microphone.
A physical microphone switch is provided on the television for customers who prefer the built-in microphone to remain disabled.
Wi-Fi 6E
Wireless networking supports:
The 6GHz connection requires a compatible Wi-Fi 6E router and suitable network environment.
Wired Ethernet
A wired LAN connection is included for customers who prefer Ethernet.
For permanent home cinema installations, a wired connection can provide predictable performance for high-bitrate streaming without relying on local Wi-Fi signal strength.
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3 provides wireless connectivity for compatible audio, control and input devices.
Sony specifies profiles including:
- A2DP stereo audio
- AVRCP remote control
- HID keyboard and mouse devices
- HOGP Low Energy devices
Bluetooth Headphones
Compatible Bluetooth headphones can be paired directly with the television.
Sony also specifies simultaneous output through the television speakers and a compatible Bluetooth A2DP device.
This can be particularly useful where one viewer needs headphones while somebody else continues listening through the television.
Television Tuners
The BRAVIA 8 II includes digital tuners for:
- DVB-T / DVB-T2 terrestrial television
- DVB-C cable television
- DVB-S / DVB-S2 satellite television
Actual channel availability depends on location, aerial or satellite installation and current UK broadcasting services.
USB HDD Recording
Compatible television broadcasts can be recorded to a suitable external USB hard drive.
Recording availability can depend on channel, programme rights and broadcast restrictions.
Two USB Inputs
Two side-mounted USB sockets are provided.
Sony lists drive-format compatibility with:
Optional BRAVIA Cam
The Sony CMU-BC1 BRAVIA Cam can be connected as an optional accessory.
Compatible features can include:
- Viewing-position optimisation
- Gesture control
- Proximity alerts
- Supported camera applications
The BRAVIA Cam is not integrated into the television and is sold separately.
Two-Position Aluminium Edge Stand
The supplied aluminium feet offer two height arrangements:
- Outside standard position
- Outside raised position for a soundbar
The raised position provides additional clearance beneath the television for compatible soundbars.
Measure Your TV Cabinet
Sony quotes an outside stand width of approximately 1442mm.
The entire television is approximately 1443mm wide, meaning the feet sit almost at the extreme edges of the screen.
If the television is not being wall mounted, check the furniture width before ordering.
No Narrow Stand Position on the UK 65-inch Model
Sony's official UK specification lists the stand arrangement as:
- Outside
- Outside for soundbar
A separate narrow inside-foot position is not listed for the K-65XR8M2 UK model.
Standard and Soundbar Stand Heights
With the feet in the normal outside position, the complete television measures approximately:
1443 x 844 x 339mm W x H x D
Raising the television for a soundbar changes the overall height to:
1443 x 905 x 339mm W x H x D
The current Audio T specification lists the 905mm figure, which corresponds to the raised soundbar configuration rather than the normal stand height.
Wall Mounting
The 65-inch BRAVIA 8 II uses a standard 300 x 300mm VESA mounting pattern.
A suitable bracket must support the television's dimensions and approximately 22.9kg weight without the supplied feet.
Take Care When Handling a 65-inch OLED Panel
The QD-OLED panel is extremely thin and should never be lifted or supported by pressing directly on the screen surface.
At this size, wall mounting and significant repositioning should be carried out using sufficient people and the correct lifting points described by Sony.
Only 34mm Deep Without the Stand
Despite the 65-inch screen size, Sony specifies a maximum television depth of approximately 34mm without the stand.
This gives the BRAVIA 8 II a particularly clean profile when wall mounted.
65-inch Dimensions
Approximate dimensions are:
- Without stand: 1443 x 830 x 34mm W x H x D
- With stand, standard: 1443 x 844 x 339mm
- With stand, raised for soundbar: 1443 x 905 x 339mm
- Packaged: 1592 x 947 x 180mm
65-inch Weight
Sony specifies:
- Without stand: approximately 22.9kg
- With stand: approximately 24.2kg
- Packaged: approximately 32kg
55-inch or 65-inch BRAVIA 8 II?
Choose 55-inch When
- Your viewing distance is relatively short
- The room is smaller
- Wall or furniture width is limited
- A 1224mm-wide TV is easier to accommodate
- You want the lighter installation
- 55 inches already provides sufficient scale
Choose 65-inch When
- You sit further from the screen
- Film immersion is a priority
- You watch a lot of 4K material
- Sport is frequently watched with several people
- Gaming benefits from a larger field of view
- Your room can accommodate a 1443mm-wide display
The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 55-inch provides the same core QD-OLED and XR processing technology in a more compact format.
How Far Should You Sit From a 65-inch TV?
There is no single compulsory viewing distance because preference, eyesight and source quality all play a role.
With high-quality 4K material, sitting closer than was traditionally recommended for HD television can be beneficial because the larger image occupies more of your field of view without individual pixels becoming obvious.
Audio T can help assess screen size in relation to your actual seating position rather than simply assuming that bigger is always better.
Why 65 Inches Works So Well for Film
Moving from 55 to 65 inches is more significant than the ten-inch difference might initially suggest because screen size is measured diagonally.
The 65-inch display provides substantially more overall picture area, making widescreen cinema material feel more involving at a normal sofa distance.
This is particularly useful with:
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
- High-quality 4K streaming
- CinemaScope films
- Nature documentaries
- Live sport
- Games with detailed environments
Using a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
A high-quality physical 4K source is an excellent partner for the BRAVIA 8 II.
The Sony UBP-X700K 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player supports native 4K UHD discs, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
Physical 4K discs can provide considerably higher video bitrates than most streaming services and are therefore an excellent way to demonstrate the television's fine detail and HDR capability.
Adding an AV Amplifier
The Sony TA-AN1000 7.2-channel AV Amplifier can form the centre of a more ambitious home cinema installation.
It provides physical surround and height-speaker support, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and HDMI switching for multiple sources.
The BRAVIA's eARC connection can then return sound from the television's internal streaming applications to the AV amplifier.
Built-In Sound or External Home Cinema?
Acoustic Surface Audio+ is unusually capable for a television, particularly in the way it anchors speech to the picture.
However, a separate audio system can still provide:
- Greater dynamic range
- Deeper bass
- Physical surround speakers
- Real height channels
- Greater stereo separation
- Higher maximum output
Customers buying a television of this quality for serious film viewing should at least consider what is handling the soundtrack.
OLED and Image Retention
QD-OLED is a self-emissive OLED technology, so sensible care with prolonged static imagery remains appropriate.
Avoid unnecessarily displaying the same very bright static logo, menu, computer desktop, news ticker or game interface continuously for extremely long periods.
Allow Sony's built-in panel-protection and maintenance systems to operate normally.
Normal Mixed Viewing Is Different
Films, television, streaming, games and sport naturally change the image across the panel.
The greatest caution is appropriate for unusual applications where the same static screen elements remain visible for many hours every day.
BRAVIA 8 II or Standard BRAVIA 8?
BRAVIA 8 II
- 2025 generation
- QD-OLED
- XR Triluminos Max
- XR Contrast Booster 25
- Light and colour sensor
- Two actuators and two subwoofers
- 50W quoted audio output
- 55-inch and 65-inch sizes
BRAVIA 8
- 2024 generation
- Conventional OLED panel technology
- XR Triluminos Pro
- XR Contrast Booster 15
- Different integrated speaker configuration
- 4K120, VRR and Dolby Vision support
- Additional 77-inch size available
The BRAVIA 8 II is the newer premium development, with QD-OLED colour performance and stronger Contrast Booster processing among its principal picture upgrades.
Who Is the 65-inch BRAVIA 8 II For?
Well Suited To
- Film enthusiasts
- Medium and larger living rooms
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
- Premium 4K streaming
- PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro
- Xbox Series X
- 4K/120Hz gaming
- Dolby Vision material
- Sport
- Wide seating arrangements
- Google TV users
- Apple AirPlay users
- BRAVIA Theatre systems
- Dedicated home cinema installations
- Wall mounting
Check Before Buying
- TV is approximately 1443mm wide
- Outside stand width is approximately 1442mm
- No narrow inside-foot position is listed
- VRR is specified on HDMI 3 and 4
- eARC uses one HDMI connection
- Approximately 22.9kg without stand
- Approximately 24.2kg with stand
- No conventional headphone socket
- No analogue audio output
- BRAVIA Cam is optional
- Streaming services can change
- OLED technology requires sensible treatment of prolonged static imagery
Key Features
- 65-inch class display
- 64.5-inch measured diagonal
- 164cm screen diagonal
- QD-OLED display technology
- 3840 x 2160 resolution
- 4K Ultra HD
- 120Hz native panel
- XR Processor
- XR Triluminos Max
- Live Colour Technology
- XR Contrast Booster 25
- Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
- XR Clear Image
- XR OLED Motion
- Light and colour sensor
- HDR10
- HLG
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Vision Game mode
- IMAX Enhanced
- Netflix calibrated mode
- SONY PICTURES CORE calibrated mode
- Prime Video calibrated mode
- CalMAN auto-calibration compatibility
- Acoustic Surface Audio+
- Two screen actuators
- Two subwoofers
- 15W + 15W + 10W + 10W output
- 50W total quoted amplification
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- Voice Zoom 3
- 3D Surround Upscaling
- Acoustic Auto Calibration
- Acoustic Center Sync
- 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer compatibility
- Google TV
- Google Play Store
- 32GB onboard storage
- Google Cast
- Apple AirPlay
- Apple HomeKit
- Built-in microphone
- Physical microphone switch
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 2.4GHz wireless networking
- 5GHz wireless networking
- 6GHz wireless networking
- Ethernet LAN
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Four HDMI inputs
- HDCP 2.3
- 4K/120Hz
- Variable Refresh Rate
- Auto Low Latency Mode
- Source-Based Tone Mapping
- HDMI eARC
- HDMI ARC
- Game Menu 2
- Gaming Multi View
- Auto HDR Tone Mapping for PS5
- Auto Genre Picture Mode for PS5
- PS Remote Play
- Two USB ports
- USB HDD recording
- DVB-T/T2
- DVB-C
- DVB-S/S2
- CI+
- Optional BRAVIA Cam
- 300 x 300mm VESA pattern
- Aluminium Edge Stand
- Two-position stand
- Soundbar-height stand position
- 1443mm television width
- 34mm television depth without stand
- 22.9kg weight without stand
- 24.2kg weight with stand
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch a QD-OLED television?
Yes. Sony explicitly describes the BRAVIA 8 II as using QD-OLED technology.
What is the actual measured screen size?
Approximately 64.5 inches diagonally, marketed as a 65-inch class television.
What is the screen resolution?
3840 x 2160 pixels, or 4K Ultra HD.
Is the panel 120Hz?
Yes. Sony specifies a native 120Hz panel refresh rate.
Does it support HDR10?
Yes.
Does it support HLG?
Yes.
Does it support Dolby Vision?
Yes.
Does it support HDR10+?
HDR10+ is not listed among Sony's supported HDR formats for this model.
Does it support IMAX Enhanced?
Yes.
Does it support 4K at 120Hz?
Yes, with compatible sources, HDMI connections and content.
Does it support VRR?
Yes. Sony lists Variable Refresh Rate on HDMI 3 and HDMI 4.
Does it support ALLM?
Yes. Sony lists Auto Low Latency Mode on all four HDMI inputs.
Can it play games in Dolby Vision?
Yes. A dedicated Dolby Vision Game picture mode is provided.
Is it good for PlayStation 5?
Yes. It supports 4K120, VRR, ALLM, Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with compatible PS5 and PS5 Pro systems.
Is it suitable for Xbox Series X?
Yes. Compatible Xbox titles can make use of 4K120, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming.
How many HDMI inputs are there?
Four.
Are all four HDMI connections identical?
No. Sony specifically lists VRR support on HDMI 3 and HDMI 4, while ALLM is available across all four inputs.
Does it support HDMI eARC?
Yes.
Can I connect a soundbar?
Yes. HDMI eARC is normally the preferred connection for a compatible soundbar or AV system.
Can the feet be raised for a soundbar?
Yes. Sony provides a raised outside position to create additional space underneath the screen.
Does the 65-inch model have a narrow stand position?
Sony's UK specification lists Outside and Outside for Soundbar positions. A separate narrow inside position is not listed for the K-65XR8M2.
How far apart are the feet?
Sony quotes an outside stand width of approximately 144.2cm.
How wide is the television?
Approximately 144.3cm.
How high is it without the stand?
Approximately 83cm.
How deep is the TV without its stand?
Approximately 3.4cm at the published maximum chassis depth.
What are the dimensions with the stand in its normal position?
Approximately 1443 x 844 x 339mm W x H x D.
What are the dimensions with the stand raised for a soundbar?
Approximately 1443 x 905 x 339mm W x H x D.
Why does the current Audio T page say 905mm high with the stand?
That figure corresponds to Sony's raised soundbar stand position. The standard outside-foot position is approximately 844mm high.
What is the VESA mounting size?
300 x 300mm.
How much does the television weigh?
Approximately 22.9kg without the stand and 24.2kg with it.
How heavy is it in the box?
Approximately 32kg.
Does it use Google TV?
Yes.
How much onboard storage does it have?
Sony specifies 32GB, although some is reserved for the operating system and installed software.
Does it have Google Cast?
Yes.
Does it have Apple AirPlay?
Yes.
Does it support Apple HomeKit?
Yes.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
Yes. Wi-Fi 6E supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz networks.
Does it have wired Ethernet?
Yes.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes. Sony specifies Bluetooth 5.3.
Can I use Bluetooth headphones?
Yes, with compatible Bluetooth A2DP headphones.
Can Bluetooth headphones and the TV speakers play together?
Sony specifies simultaneous television-speaker output with a compatible Bluetooth A2DP device.
What is Acoustic Surface Audio+?
Two actuators behind the OLED screen vibrate the panel to create sound from the picture area rather than relying only on conventional speakers beneath the display.
How many built-in speakers are there?
The system uses two actuators and two subwoofers.
How much audio power does it have?
Sony specifies 15W + 15W + 10W + 10W, giving a total quoted output of 50W.
Does it support Dolby Atmos?
Yes.
Does it support DTS:X?
Yes.
Can the television work as part of a Sony centre channel?
Acoustic Center Sync allows compatible Sony BRAVIA Theatre products to integrate the television's screen-based audio into the front soundstage.
Does it have terrestrial television tuners?
Yes. DVB-T and DVB-T2 are supported.
Does it have satellite tuners?
Yes. DVB-S and DVB-S2 are supported.
Can I record television programmes?
Yes. USB HDD recording is supported in the UK, subject to programme and broadcaster restrictions.
How many USB inputs are there?
Two.
Does it support NTFS drives?
Yes. Sony lists FAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS.
Does it come with BRAVIA Cam?
No. The Sony CMU-BC1 BRAVIA Cam is an optional accessory.
Is the 65-inch picture technology different from the 55-inch model?
No. Both sizes use the same core BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED platform, XR Processor, XR Triluminos Max, XR Contrast Booster 25 and 120Hz panel technology.
Why choose the 65-inch rather than the 55-inch?
The larger display provides substantially greater image area and immersion, particularly with 4K films, sport and gaming. The trade-off is greater width, weight and furniture or wall-space requirements.
Is 65 inches too large?
That depends on viewing distance and personal preference. High-quality 4K sources allow viewers to sit surprisingly close to a 65-inch display without the image appearing coarse.
Does a 65-inch screen show poor sources more clearly?
It can. Larger images make compression artefacts and low resolution easier to see, which is one reason Sony's XR Clear Image processing is useful. Better source material will still produce the best result.
Should I use a 4K Blu-ray player?
For maximum film picture quality, a good 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player is an excellent partner. The Sony UBP-X700K provides compatible 4K UHD, HDR10 and Dolby Vision disc playback.
Does Sony offer an extended guarantee?
Sony currently advertises a five-year guarantee with BRAVIA televisions through its UK store. Guarantee eligibility can depend on retailer and promotion, so confirm the applicable Audio T and Sony terms when purchasing.
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Why Buy From Audio T?
- Sony BRAVIA demonstrations
- 55-inch and 65-inch comparison
- QD-OLED and alternative TV technology advice
- Viewing-distance guidance
- Wall-mounting advice
- Furniture and stand-width checking
- 4K Blu-ray player matching
- AV amplifier and surround-sound matching
- Soundbar integration
- HDMI eARC setup
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox setup
- 4K/120Hz and VRR configuration
- Google TV setup
- Wi-Fi and wired network configuration
- Complete home cinema system planning
- Home demonstrations where available
- Installation and ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store to arrange a Sony BRAVIA 8 II demonstration or discuss whether the 55-inch or 65-inch model is better suited to your room, viewing distance and home cinema system.