Compare: Samsung QN80F 100" vs Sony BRAVIA 7 II

QN80F is the first "eighty" from Samsung available in a 100-inch version (previously "only" 98 inches 😉) and is also the model that entered the series with Mini LED backlighting. It must be admitted that it performs really well at this scale. Although the number of dimming zones is not impressive for such a massive screen, the contrast and black levels are solid, and combined with high brightness, the television can deliver excellent experiences in HDR movies and series. The 144 Hz panel ensures smooth motion, and a full set of gaming features – VRR, ALLM, and Game Motion Plus – makes it difficult to label the QN80F as anything other than a screen designed for both consoles and PC. Additionally, there is the fast and stable Tizen, which provides access to all key applications and can serve as a smart home hub through the proprietary SmartThings app. Naturally, there are some shortcomings – there is no Dolby Vision, no USB recording, and the viewing angles at 100 inches can be quite problematic. Mini LED still has its limitations, so those expecting absolutely perfect blacks need to keep that in mind. On the other hand, given the current prices of OLEDs in such sizes, it's hard to speak of real competition.

QN80F is a versatile television, well-crafted and providing a lot of satisfaction on a daily basis. Looking at the history of this series, one can be sure that as soon as it appears at reasonable promotions, it will be one of the most interesting offerings in its class. And if Samsung addresses the minor shortcomings with updates, this 100-inch beast may turn out to be really hard to beat, just like its smaller versions.

The Sony Bravia 7 II is a TV that shows RGB Mini-LED doesn't have to be reserved just for the wealthiest customers. Although in some areas it's clearly positioned below the Bravia 9 II, in everyday use it doesn't feel like a severely stripped-down model. What really makes the difference is the combination of very good black levels, high brightness and Sony's excellent algorithms. As a result the picture is striking, yet it stays very true to how a film should look. HDR performs particularly well, with the Bravia able to show a lot of light without losing detail. The True RGB backlight itself also has its advantages. It gives the TV a wide colour gamut and improves viewing angles, which for a VA panel are really good. That doesn't mean, however, that RGB Mini-LED suddenly solves all the limitations of LCD TVs. We can still see haloing around small bright elements, and the backlight's colour capabilities are not used to their full extent in every scene. Nonetheless, Sony controls all this very well, and the way the picture is managed is one of the Bravia 7 II's greatest strengths.

Image processing also remains a considerable advantage over many competitors. Upscaling, smoothing weaker tonal transitions and HDR mapping are among this model's strengths. Add Google TV, a good feature set, very low input lag and a practically complete set of features for gamers. However, there are things in a TV of this class that are hard to understand. The most notable gripe is the presence of only two HDMI 2.1 ports, one of which is also eARC. Sony also sticks with 120 Hz, while the competition increasingly offers 144, 165 or 180 Hz. Ultimately the Bravia 7 II defends itself primarily as a very complete TV. It doesn't try to win on a spec sheet and in a few areas the competition will offer more. Sony makes up for that where the specifications don't tell the whole story, with image processing, very good HDR tuning, backlight control and the overall picture quality in films. That's exactly what makes the Bravia 7 II one of the more interesting Mini-LEDs of 2026, especially for people looking for a bright, all-purpose TV for films, television, sport and gaming, but who don't necessarily want to go for OLED.

The QN80F is part of the NeoQLED family, which are Samsung televisions based on mini-LED technology. In practice, this means local dimming zones that are intended to improve contrast and light separation. In the case of the 100-inch version, we are dealing with a VA panel combined with about 120 zones – a rather modest result for such a large surface, although it must be admitted that it still translates into noticeably better results than in smaller screen sizes. In the best scenes for it in films, the contrast can be truly strong – five-digit values are not an exaggeration, and the lights separate from the black in a way that is impressive at first glance. However, physics cannot be deceived. Since such a huge screen must "work" with a relatively small number of zones, there are moments when the television struggles with image control. For example, when a multitude of bright, small elements appears against a black background in the final scene of a film, there are visible halos and glowing around them. This shows that even with a finely-tuned algorithm, mini-LED still has its limitations. Generally, however, the contrast can be considered very good, and in everyday viewing, most users will be fully satisfied. It is just important to remember that this model does not provide absolute black, as known from OLEDs, just as no LCD television does.

The Sony Bravia 7 II, in the 65-inch variant we tested, uses a VA panel and an RGB Mini-LED backlight divided into 432 local dimming zones. That already provides a solid foundation for achieving very good black levels, although one thing is worth noting. There are fewer zones here than in last year’s Bravia 7, which had 512 in the same size. Has this affected contrast? Interestingly, no. The Bravia 7 II handles blacks even better than its predecessor and clearly shows how much depends on the algorithms themselves. Sony controls the backlight very well and in many scenes can achieve truly deep blacks, while at the same time not losing detail in the dark areas of the image. There are no instances where the TV tries to force perfect black at all costs, cutting out some details in the process.

The smaller number of zones only becomes noticeable in the most demanding scenes. A starry sky, text on a black background or many small bright elements displayed at once can already cause a halo effect. What’s interesting, however, is how that halo looks. Thanks to the RGB backlight, the glow can take on the colour of the displayed object. So if there is a small red object on a black background, the glow around it will also have a red tint. It does not disappear completely, but as a result it contrasts less with the object itself and the image looks more consistent than on conventional Mini-LEDs that use white backlights.

When it comes to HDR in Filmmaker mode, the QN80F can make a great first impression. Our laboratory tests have shown that under the best conditions, the television is capable of achieving brightness exceeding 1200–1300 nits. These are truly excellent results, making HDR effects in many films look incredible. The television is simply bright enough not to need to artificially adapt the image – the bright parts of scenes have the right 'power' and actually look like a light source. Of course, the laboratory is one thing, and everyday viewing is another. In practice, in film scenes, brightness generally oscillates in the range of 700–1100 nits. These are still great values that, in most cases, provide a strong sense of realism and make the lights on the screen truly capable of blinding. The problem arises in exceptionally challenging sequences, where, like almost every mini-LED, it reveals its limitations. A good example is Sicario 2: the scenes with the helicopter in the night sky look much weaker, and the lights lose intensity, dropping to around 370 nits, making it hard to speak of serious admiration. To this, we must add the issue of colours. Although we are dealing with a QLED, the coverage of the DCI-P3 colour palette is around 90%. This is a rather average result for a quantum dot television. In practice, this means that some colours may appear less saturated than we would expect, especially in demanding HDR productions.

The Sony Bravia 7 II handles HDR very well and, above all, is simply a bright television. In the correct viewing mode, Professional, we measured around 2,000 nits of peak brightness, so the panel’s capabilities are truly significant. Of course, with Mini-LEDs a test pattern result is only part of the story, because a lot still depends on how the TV controls the backlight in real scenes. Here Sony’s algorithms perform very well. Depending on the scene, the brightness we measured in films ranged from roughly 1,100 to as much as 1,700 nits. That’s already a level at which HDR has proper punch and bright highlights can be genuinely impressive. It isn’t perfect in every situation, though. With small bright elements on a very dark background the Bravia 7 II clearly favours maintaining good blacks, which can cause their brightness to drop to around 500 nits. It still looks good, but you can see the TV does not always manage this without compromise.

Colours

The second thing that has a huge impact on HDR is, of course, colour. And this is precisely where True RGB technology was meant to bring one of the biggest changes. Looking at the panel’s capabilities alone, the Bravia 7 II performs very well. We measured about 98% DCI-P3 coverage and 88% BT.2020, so the potential to show strongly saturated colours is really large. In RGB TVs, however, the situation is a bit more complex. When we repeated the same measurements with a film background applied, palette coverage fell to around 92% DCI-P3 and 78% BT.2020. Those are still good figures, especially for an RGB Mini-LED TV, but they clearly show that the final result largely depends on how the algorithms control the three backlight colours. In most scenes the Bravia 7 II handles this well and colours retain high saturation. The biggest differences are visible in shades of blue, where samples begin to deviate more noticeably from reference values and coverage is weaker than for the other primary colours. True RGB therefore offers genuinely greater potential here, but, as with brightness, much depends on what is happening on screen.

The Samsung QN80F performs best in Filmmaker mode, which is designed to replicate the creators' intentions as accurately as possible. And indeed – this is the mode in which the television showcases its potential. But let’s not kid ourselves, it is far from perfect. In SDR content, the issue of white balance came to the forefront. Slightly lacking greens and a noticeable excess of reds caused the screen to take on a pinkish hue. You don't even need meters to notice this – in everyday viewing, the subtly shifted colour palette could be quite noticeable, and in colour checker tests, the colours would literally "pop" out of their reference fields. With HDR content, the situation looked a bit better, as the white balance was closer to ideal, but another problem arose – brightness management. The EOTF curve often caused the image to become too bright, which spoiled the sense of contrast, and in dynamic scenes, it led to a slight "flicker" in perception. We had already mentioned this when discussing black levels and HDR. The good news, however, is that Samsung provides a lot of tools for improvement. The QN80F allows for truly detailed calibration, including a 20-point white balance. And since the manufacturer has left us so many options, we decided to check how the television would perform after a thorough adjustment.

To evaluate the factory colours we chose the Professional mode, because it performs best among the available settings. However, it is not perfect. In SDR the white balance drifts slightly towards magenta, making some scenes look a little warmer and less neutral than they should. A bigger problem is the gamma, which sits closer to 2.5 than to 2.4. This makes the image a bit too dark in places, particularly in the midtones. In HDR the situation is better. As brightness increases a little too much red appears, but this is not an issue that is highly noticeable during viewing. Overall the Professional mode is a good starting point, although you can get a bit more out of it after calibration.

After calibrating the QN80F, it immediately showed that it was capable of much more. The previous pinkish tint disappeared, and the white balance finally looks like it should – natural and without excessive deviations. The colours gained depth, and the image became more saturated and cohesive, making watching films simply more enjoyable. It's a bit like removing a light haze from the screen – suddenly everything appears sharper and clearer. The management of brightness has also improved. The television no longer gets easily lost in dynamic shifts, and the EOTF graph shows that the curve tracking is significantly more stable. Of course, there are no miracles – the limited number of zones still means that small bright elements can be slightly washed out, but that's a result of the design itself, not the settings. After this correction, the QN80F feels like a more mature piece of equipment, and watching films finally provides the satisfaction expected from a television even in a higher class.

After calibration the Bravia 7 II can look decidedly better. Above all, we managed to set the white balance very well, both in SDR and HDR. Gamma can also be improved, which after correction runs very close to the reference value. And in fact, for most users these changes will have the greatest impact on the picture. There is, however, a limitation when it comes to the colours themselves. In the Bravia 7 II Sony does not provide access to a classic CMS that would allow us to correct individual hues separately. A lot is therefore left in the hands of the algorithms controlling the True RGB backlight. If the TV misrepresents a particular colour, we are not always able to do anything about it. In our measurements this is most visible in certain reds and blues, where errors can still be quite large. This does not, however, undermine the point of calibration itself. Correctly setting the white point and gamma strongly affects the whole picture, so even without the ability to precisely correct every colour the difference compared with the factory settings is noticeable.

In terms of the fluidity of tonal transitions, that is, blending colours into one another, the QN80F performs really well. The colour gradients are smooth, the image does not break up into artificial bands, and the sky or extensive surfaces in shadow look as they should – without odd blotches or disturbances. It performs particularly well in scenes with dark tones, where many televisions can struggle and generate unpleasant artefacts. Here, everything remains consistent and clear. Yes, in the brightest sections, one can sometimes notice slight banding, but that is a detail that only very discerning viewers examining the image frame by frame will pick up on. In everyday use, there is practically nothing to speak of. The QN80F gives a sense of assurance that tonal transitions will not be a distracting element.

Colour gradation on the Bravia 7 II is very good and there is little to criticise. Transitions between individual shades are smooth, both in bright and darker scenes. You can notice minor imperfections, but they are subtle enough that during normal viewing they hardly attract attention. It looks a little worse with the same material when played back using Dolby Vision. In that mode the TV has more difficulty maintaining equally smooth transitions, particularly in darker tones. Banding and unevenness then become somewhat easier to spot, so Dolby Vision fares worse in this respect than standard HDR10.

With lower quality materials, such as films from YouTube or older television recordings, the QN80F can display its strengths and weaknesses. If strange colour transitions or artefacts start to appear on the screen, it is worth using the noise reduction function. The best setting is at "medium" – it smooths out problematic sections while not blurring the entire image. However, one compromise must be remembered: this function always removes film grain. If someone enjoys its presence in older productions, it is better to keep the reduction turned off, as the grain simply disappears regardless of the setting.

Resolution scaling, or upscaling, is another strong point of Samsung. The QN80F may not be the best television on the market in this regard, but it performs very well in its price range, which is very important for such a large size as a 100-inch screen. Even lower quality materials can gain a second life – the image becomes sharper, more readable, and overall much more pleasant to perceive. A weak point remains overscan, which is the slight cropping of edges in very low resolutions (e.g., 576p), something that has been a longstanding issue for Samsung. Fortunately, this is practically of no consequence when watching HD and 4K content on a daily basis.

Scaling and digital processing are among the strongest points of the Bravia 7 II and one of the bigger reasons to choose Sony over the competition. The manufacturer has been handling digital image processing well for years, and it shows here too. First and foremost, the 'Smooth Gradation' function works very well and can smooth out weak tonal transitions in lower-quality material. The safest setting is Low, but we would comfortably recommend Medium as well. The effect is stronger then, yet the TV still treats details very gently. Some fine details may be slightly smoothed, but Sony does this much more subtly than many other brands. The upscaling itself also performs very well. Lower-resolution material is well upscaled to 4K, the image looks clean and retains a lot of detail. Of course the TV will not magically turn native HD material into true 4K, but what can be extracted from such a source is handled really well by the Bravia 7 II.

The QN80F features a 144 Hz panel, and this is evident in practice – with full refresh, the image is remarkably smooth, and motion blur remains at an acceptable, barely noticeable level. However, this mode is primarily aimed at PC gamers. The most important reference point in everyday use remains the 120 Hz refresh rate, and this is where a certain discrepancy arises. During the UFO test, we noticed a splitting of the contours of rapidly moving objects – it looked as if the television had the BFI (Black Frame Insertion) feature permanently activated, which in practice led to an unpleasant effect of double edges. We do not yet know whether this is a software issue or a characteristic of this model, but in its current form, such behaviour is hard to commend.

The Bravia 7 II uses a 120 Hz panel, so in terms of motion handling it delivers everything you would expect from a TV of this class. With sport or games at 120 fps, the picture is suitably smooth, and for films Sony provides an extensive motion interpolation system. You can therefore adjust the interpolation level separately and decide whether you want to preserve a more cinematic character to the motion or obtain noticeably smoother movement. The issue of motion blur itself is a little worse. The VA panel used is not among the fastest, and you can notice a slight trail behind moving objects, particularly on darker backgrounds. It is not at a level that greatly bothers during normal viewing, but last year’s Bravia 7 fared better in this respect and had a noticeably faster panel.

The Samsung QN80F gives the impression of a television designed with gamers in mind. On the list of advantages, we have a 144 Hz panel, four full-featured HDMI 2.1 ports, complete support for VRR and ALLM, as well as one of the best-designed gamebars on the market. Added to this is the Game Motion Plus motion smoother, which also works in games without actually increasing input lag, making the QN80F an absolute standout in this category. In practice, this means you can enjoy smoother images without losing responsiveness, which is a dream for many console gamers!

As is usual with Samsung, there is a lack of Dolby Vision in games, and this is no longer surprising. However, we were much more surprised that in the models from 2025… the HGIG feature has disappeared. This feature allowed consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X to perfectly adjust HDR tone mapping to the capabilities of the television. In the current firmware of the QN80F, this option is simply missing – it seems more like a mistake than a conscious decision by the manufacturer, but on the day of testing, we must acknowledge that HGIG is not available. Due to this one absence, the QN80F, instead of being an almost ideal television for gamers, becomes a device that is only "almost" ideal. This is quite a shame because, aside from this, Samsung has created a model that truly sets a high standard in the gaming hardware segment.

[UPDATE] We have updated our Samsung television tests for the 2025 model year due to the release of software version 1131, which has restored the crucial gaming feature HGiG.

Bravia 7 II has basically everything you’d expect today from a good console TV. It supports 4K at 120 Hz, VRR from 48 to 120 Hz and ALLM, so when you start a game the TV automatically switches to a low-latency mode. It also has properly working HGiG, which means that after configuring HDR on the console the TV won’t try to brighten the image further on its own. You just need to remember to turn off tone mapping in the TV’s menu. Dolby Vision in game mode is also a plus, especially useful for Xbox owners. Sony adds its own Game Menu. From it you can quickly check key signal information, verify VRR operation or change gaming-related settings without digging through the whole TV menu. The only thing missing from the feature list is support for 1440p at 120 Hz.

Our biggest reservation is not really about the functions themselves, but about the connectors. The Bravia 7 II has four HDMI ports, but only two of them support full HDMI 2.1 at 48 Gbps. One of those is also an eARC port. So if you connect a soundbar or AV receiver to the TV via HDMI, in practice you’re left with only one full HDMI 2.1 for a console or PC. With a single console that’s no problem, but with a PS5, an Xbox and an audio setup it starts to get tight. And this is hard to excuse for Sony. In cheaper TVs two HDMI 2.1 ports can still be acceptable, but in a model of this class, especially in 2026, we would expect a full set of four such ports.

Input lag is something that can ruin all the fun, but fortunately, there is nothing to worry about with the QN80F. At 120 Hz, the lag drops below 10 ms, making it feel as if the television doesn’t exist at all between the controller and the image. The response is instant, everything happens exactly when we want it to. At 60 Hz, the lag is around 17 ms – that's more, but still within full comfort. In practice, console games look and run smoothly, with no annoying lags to speak of. This is the moment when you can really see that Samsung has put effort into the gaming mode – the QN80F provides a sense of control and speed that one would expect rather from a monitor than from a 100-inch behemoth in the living room.

Input lag on the Bravia 7 II is excellent. With a 60 Hz signal we measured about 13–14 ms, while at 120 Hz the delay drops to just 8–9 ms. Those values are low enough that the response to controls is practically instantaneous and even more demanding gamers should have no reason to complain. Dolby Vision also deserves praise. A few years ago Sony TVs had some issues with that format in games, and enabling it could mean higher input lag. On the Bravia 7 II this issue has effectively disappeared. In Dolby Vision we measured 14 ms at 60 Hz and 8 ms at 120 Hz, practically exactly the same as in standard HDR.

The collaboration with PC on the QN80F is a bit odd. When it comes to gaming, there are no reasons to worry: we have full support for 144 Hz, both G-Sync and FreeSync work, and the smoothness is truly impressive. The problem only arises when using the computer for everyday tasks – especially when we are looking at fonts instead of games. In 120 Hz mode, the image looks near perfect. The letters are readable, sharp, and the only minor detail that can be noticed is a slight dimming of thin lines. However, this is a detail that shouldn't interfere with normal usage. Greater issues arise in 144 Hz mode, which is intended to be created for PC gamers. Instead of crystal-clear fonts, a strange anomaly appears. The television adds shadows with small dots to them, making the text look simply odd. Fortunately, this is more of a curiosity than a real problem. After all, it’s hard to imagine someone placing a 100-inch colossus on their desk and staring at Excel or Word sheets from half a metre away. For gaming, the QN80F is excellent, and for normal collaboration with a PC, it's better to simply stick to 120 Hz mode.

The Bravia 7 II also works very well as a large computer monitor. The TV correctly handles chroma 4:4:4, and thanks to the classic RGB subpixel layout fonts are very legible and do not have the characteristic coloured fringing. So for everyday work with the desktop, browser or documents it performs very well.

PC gamers also get most of the features familiar from consoles, including VRR and low input lag. The only thing to complain about is the maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. A few years ago that would have been an excellent result, but today some rivals already offer 4K at 144, 165 or even 180 Hz, and in Full HD they can exceed 300 Hz. For most people 120 Hz is still more than enough, but owners of powerful PCs might expect a bit more here.

The viewing angles are unfortunately a weak point of the QN80F. With smaller televisions, it's still bearable, but in the case of 100 inches, the flaw becomes much more noticeable. It's enough to sit slightly to the side for the edges of the screen to appear washed out compared to its centre. And when we try to watch something at a greater angle, the picture simply loses its charm – colours become faded, contrast drops, and the depth visible straight on is no longer present. It's a shame that with such a large screen, Samsung did not attempt to apply coatings to widen the angles. This is where it would make the most sense, as it's hard to expect everyone in the living room to sit perfectly straight in front of the screen. If someone primarily cares about wide angles, they should look for mini-LEDs on an IPS matrix – these may not have such black levels, but they perform significantly better in side viewing.

The viewing angles on the Bravia 7 II are really good, thanks in large part to the RGB Mini-LED backlight. Unlike conventional TVs with VA panels and white or blue backlighting, when viewed off-axis the image here does not lose brightness and colour saturation so quickly. It's a noticeable improvement, because viewing angles are usually one of the bigger compromises of VA panels. Of course it still doesn't reach the level of the best IPS panels, let alone OLEDs, but the difference compared with a typical Mini-LED with a VA panel is clear. Even sitting slightly to the side, the picture still looks good and the colours don't immediately become washed out.

The performance of the QN80F during the day is an interesting topic, as the 100-inch version differs from the smaller sizes not only in scale but also in the coating used. Samsung opted for a different type of anti-reflective layer here, and it must be said that the effect is not as good as in the smaller models – reflections are somewhat more noticeable, especially with strong light coming in from the window. On the other hand, the manufacturer found a solution to this, as the 100-inch QN80F compensates with sheer brightness. The average luminance in SDR content exceeds 620 nits, which in practice provides a really strong reserve for viewing even in a heavily sunlit room. In everyday use, the difference between weaker reflection handling and higher brightness is practically neutralised – the television maintains readability and does not lose clarity even in the middle of the day. The end result is that although the coating in this version is not among the best, thanks to its high brightness, the QN80F performs better in bright conditions than one might expect.

The Bravia 7 II is also very well suited to a bright living room. This is largely down to its high brightness, which reaches around 1,250 nits in SDR. The TV therefore has enough power to keep the picture clear and vivid even when a lot of light enters the room. However, compared with the higher-end Bravia 9 II there is one notable difference. The Bravia 7 II does not have a fully matte screen, but a coating with a more satin finish. It still copes with reflections quite well, but glare from windows or lamps is more noticeable. On the other hand, blacks hold up well during the day and do not become noticeably grey under ambient light. Overall it is still a very good TV for bright rooms, although in terms of reducing direct reflections the Bravia 9 II has the edge.

SmartTV Features: Tizen

When it comes to smart capabilities, the QN80F has much to boast about. Samsung relies on Tizen, and it is evident that this system has been refined over the years. All the major streaming apps are available, voice search works well, and there is AirPlay and Miracast, so there are no issues with streaming content from a phone or laptop. What is particularly interesting is that the television can integrate other devices in the home into its ecosystem – through SmartThings and support for the Matter standard, you can connect light bulbs, robotic vacuum cleaners, or even devices from other brands. In practice, the QN80F becomes not just a screen for movies, but also a convenient control centre for the entire flat. Of course, it is still a closed system, so a few less popular apps may not be found here, but let's agree – for 99% of users, it still provides everything necessary and even more.

Classic Features

The traditional features of the QN80F perform quite well, although some things are missing. It is worth mentioning the PiP, or picture-in-picture – a rarely seen feature that can still be very practical. Additionally, we have EPG, working teletext, and Bluetooth support, which makes it easy to pair headphones or a soundbar. On the downside, there is no USB recording from the built-in tuners, and the remote control lacks a traditional numeric keypad. Instead, we get Samsung's characteristic small remote, which may initially seem too minimalist. However, it must be acknowledged that this unassuming gadget conceals many possibilities and can control other devices such as satellite receivers, consoles, or Blu-ray players, so in practice, one remote is sufficient to manage the entire setup in the living room.

Classic features

Sony in the Bravia 7 II still approaches the TV a little more "old school" than some of the competition, and here that’s a plus. It’s not just a screen for streaming apps, because the manufacturer has kept many traditional functions that a lot of people still use every day. You can record programmes to USB, schedule recordings and use the TV with Bluetooth headphones without having to switch off its built-in speakers. The whole gives the impression of a well-finished set for everyday TV viewing rather than merely a "monitor with apps". The control layout is also worth praising. Two remotes are included. One is more modern and simplified, the other is a classic design with more buttons. This way everyone can choose the control method they find more comfortable. The main remote works via radio, so you don’t need to point it directly at the TV, and the backlit buttons are particularly handy in the evening.

Google TV

Google TV handles the Smart features, and here the Bravia 7 II performs as you would expect from a TV of this class. The system runs quickly, menus respond smoothly and you don’t get the impression that the set needs a moment for every simple task. The biggest advantage remains the vast selection of apps, meaning practically everything we use on a TV today is immediately at hand. Google TV also works well when the TV is part of a larger ecosystem. You can cast video from your phone or computer, use AirPlay and Miracast, and perform voice searches in your native language. In practice the Bravia 7 II therefore offers a lot of freedom, and it’s unlikely you’ll come across a situation where a basic Smart TV feature is missing.

The built-in media player in the QN80F performs fairly well, but it's hard to talk about complete indulgence. It handles movies quite adequately – easily playing popular video formats, from simple MP4s to heavier containers. This is not on the level of powerhouses like the VLC app, but it’s sufficient for everyday viewing. Especially since the latest update fixed the issue with supporting various subtitle formats in films. The situation is a bit worse when it comes to photos. Support is largely limited to JPG and BMP, so if someone keeps their photo archive in a different format, they must rely on an additional app or be forced to convert their photos.

The built-in media player in the Bravia 7 II performs well and has no major problems with most common content. The TV handles the most frequently encountered video files and codecs, so when using a hard drive or USB stick in a typical way you are unlikely to face significant limitations. What is mainly lacking is broader support for subtitle formats and image files. For photos the TV opens JPEG and HEIC, but it cannot cope with, for example, PNG, WebP or TIFF. We would not consider this a serious drawback, however, because many of the missing formats are fairly niche. And if the built-in player proves insufficient, Google TV simply allows you to install an external app and largely work around those limitations.

The QN80F performs well on its own – with a light bass, a bit of space thanks to Dolby Atmos, and clear enough that daily viewing of films or series is not tiring. But with a 100-inch screen, it's hard not to add a soundbar. Only then will the scale of the image and sound start to match, because although the television manages, it's difficult to expect the built-in speakers to fill such a large living room with sound.

Sony has made significant changes to the sound system of the new Bravia 7 II, and you certainly can't say the TV lacks bass. There's plenty of it, and the whole setup can also play very loudly. In our measurements it reached around 94 dBC. That said, we find the low end is at times almost excessive. The bass can mask other parts of the frequency range, causing dialogue and some sounds to lose a little clarity. Overall it sounds powerful and impressive, but it could do with slightly more balanced tuning. One plus is its support for audio formats. Sony supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS, so in that respect the Bravia 7 II doesn't impose major limitations.

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