- Matching (Score) |
- Our verdict |
- Competing TVs |
- TV appearance |
- Where to buy |
- Contrast and black detail |
- HDR effect quality |
- Factory color reproduction |
- Color reproduction after calibration |
- Smoothness of tonal transitions |
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions |
- Blur and motion smoothness |
- Console compatibility and gaming features |
- Input lag |
- Compatibility with PC |
- Viewing angles |
- Daytime performance |
- TV features |
- Apps |
- Playing files from USB |
- Sound |
- Panel details
Sony BRAVIA 6 (A65) Review
BRAVIA 6 / A65
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Panel type: WRGB OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Brand: SONY Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Google TV Model year: 2026
This review is an English translation of the Polish original. Read the original on Wybierz.tv.
Sony BRAVIA 6 is the brand’s cheapest OLED for 2026, and it debuted significantly later than the TVs in the True RGB series. It uses the new OLED SE panel from LG Display, designed for more affordable models. The launch itself comes at an interesting time, as Sony announced major changes to its TV business this year and a partnership with TCL. But the surprises don’t end there. The 55-inch unit we received was manufactured in Poland by TP Vision, the company behind Philips TVs. A Japanese brand, a Korean panel, and production in a Polish factory tied to Philips sounds like quite a mix. The question is what this combination gives us as buyers and whether the BRAVIA 6 still delivers the reasons to choose Sony. We checked!
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Our verdict
7.4
Overall rating
BRAVIA 6 can deliver a lot of viewing pleasure, especially in the evening when the advantages of the OLED panel are most visible. Deep blacks, good contrast and natural colors after calibration make it easy to appreciate its picture with the right material. It also performs well for console gaming: it provides smooth motion and responds quickly to controller input. It's also nice to see four full HDMI 2.1 ports, which Sony has finally included. Thanks to them, connecting multiple devices is less troublesome than even in some of the brand's pricier models. Solid build quality and an attractive design round out the package.
However, that's not enough to stand out among competing OLEDs. We usually paid more for Sony TVs for, among other things, better image processing, and with the BRAVIA 6 it's hard to see an advantage in that area. Lower-quality footage looks average, and in demanding HDR scenes detail is lost in bright parts of the picture. Dolby Vision helps a bit, but it doesn't change the overall impression: you get an image that can be pleasing, but it doesn't give a clear reason to choose Sony over another entry-level OLED.
While the lack of such an advantage can be accepted at a sufficiently low price, it's much harder to turn a blind eye to problems with daily use. Google TV offers a wide selection of apps, but during our tests using the TV too often ended with the need to... unplug it. Even playing a movie from a USB drive could be problematic. It's at moments like these that we felt there was little... Sony in this BRAVIA. It lacks the polish that used to be one of the reasons to pay more for a Sony TV.
In the end the BRAVIA 6 leaves a big sense of disappointment. The OLED panel itself gives it a solid foundation, but the enjoyment of watching too often gives way to frustration with the operation. So in its current state it's hard for us to recommend it, even though it's among the cheapest OLEDs on the market. An attractive price can compensate for some image limitations, but it's hard to call that a sufficient argument when basic functions fail. Before we even start considering whether it's worth buying the BRAVIA 6, Sony needs to deliver the refinement we expect.
Advantages
- Perfect blacks and infinite contrast of the OLED panel - Natural colors after calibration, especially in SDR - 120 Hz panel with almost instantaneous pixel response - Four full HDMI 2.1 inputs with 48 Gbps bandwidth - Very low input lag, even in Dolby Vision at 120 Hz - Support for premium formats: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS - Google TV with a wide selection of apps - Wide viewing angles - Solid build with a height-adjustable stand
Disadvantages
Quite a few system bugs
Low brightness and average glare suppression, making daytime viewing difficult (OLED SE)
Average gradation and weak smoothing of tonal transitions
Limited calibration options
Missing several gaming features: HGIG, Game Bar, and support for 120Hz at 1440p
Movies and series in UHD quality7.5
Classic TV, YouTube8.1
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)8.1
Gaming on console8.5
TV as a computer monitor7.6
Watching in bright light4.6
Utility functions6.6
Apps9.6
Sound quality7.0
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SONY BRAVIA 6 - Competing TVs in this price range
SONY BRAVIA 6 - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Good
Stand type: Legs
Bezel color: Graphite
Stand: Height adjustment
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
Although the BRAVIA 6 is one of the more affordable OLEDs, you wouldn't guess that just by looking at it. It's solidly built, and its minimalist cabinet makes a good impression, much like many of Sony's higher-end TVs. Narrow black bezels run around the screen, and the whole unit sits on two metal feet. Their height is adjustable, which is handy if you want to place a soundbar under the screen.
From the side the design looks familiar: the panel itself is only about 2 mm thick, but behind it there's a much thicker housing that contains the electronics and connectors. In the BRAVIA 6 it takes up a large portion of the rear surface, so the TV doesn't look quite as slim. You also can't mount it completely flush against the wall. That doesn't change the fact that it looks very good from the front, and the quality of the materials and fit and finish don't show any major compromises.
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SONY BRAVIA 6 - Contrast and black detail
10/10
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The Sony BRAVIA 6, also known as the A65, uses an OLED panel, so it deserves the highest marks for black levels and contrast. In all test scenes the blacks remained completely black, and the measured contrast was effectively infinite. That’s thanks to independent control over each pixel, which can be turned completely off even with a very bright element right next to it. In this respect the BRAVIA 6 even outperforms the best Mini LEDs. A few thousand backlight zones still do not provide the precision of controlling each of the more than 8 million pixels.
However, in the video below you can notice that some dark parts of the image are slightly brightened. It is worth clarifying that this concerns the darkest shades of gray, not true black. The BRAVIA 6 tends to show them brighter than it should, so details in deep shadow can be overly emphasized. This does not change the panel’s ability to completely turn off black elements, so we do not lower its rating in this category. We will return to this behavior when assessing image reproduction and the effects of calibration.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
SONY BRAVIA 6 - HDR effect quality
5.7/10
Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Luminance measurements in HDR:
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616 nit
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697 nit
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680 nit
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276 nit
Sony BRAVIA 6 is a moderately bright TV, and compared with today’s OLEDs it can even be considered on the darker side. It peaks at about 700 nits, but such values are seen mainly on small bright elements surrounded by a dark background. In brighter, mixed scenes the result is closer to 500 nits; for example the sunset shot from the film "Life of Pi", where we measured 483 nits. Combined with perfect black levels this produces a pleasant HDR effect, especially in the evening, although it’s hard to call the brightness spectacular. The limitations become even clearer when bright elements occupy most of the screen. Then ABL comes into play, the mechanism that limits brightness when the OLED panel is under heavy load. The BRAVIA 6 uses the panel fairly conservatively and in those shots brightness drops to around 250–280 nits. In the scene with the oil rig we recorded about 250 nits, so the bright sky no longer has the same impact as a single flashlight in the dark. It’s in wide, sunny landscapes and large bright highlights that it most lacks brightness headroom.
Colors
In terms of color the BRAVIA 6 performs quite well. It covers about 95 to 96% of the DCI-P3 gamut, so it can reproduce most of the colors used in HDR movies and series with appropriate saturation. It still trails the better WOLED panels, which approach full coverage of that gamut, but in everyday viewing that won’t be a big difference. A larger gap separates it from QD-OLED screens when displaying the most intense colors from the wider BT.2020 gamut. Sony covers that gamut by about 71 to 72%, so exceptionally saturated reds or greens won’t look as striking as they do on organic panels with quantum dots or on SQD Mini-LED screens. Also, gamut coverage alone doesn’t mean the TV can show those colors at high brightness. On the BRAVIA 6 very bright, colorful effects have less punch, which further mutes the HDR experience. In typical films, however, colors look good, and the bigger limitation remains the screen’s brightness.
BT.2020 color gamut coverage and primary color luminance
| Data set | BT.2020 | P3 | R | G | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic patterns | 71.8% | 96.6% | 57% | 60% | 58% |
| Film measurements | 70.8% | 95.9% | 44% | 39% | 34% |
BT.2020
BT.2020 and P3 – average color gamut coverage (percent of the target gamut).
R, G, B – average primary color luminance relative to target (percent).
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Sony has accustomed us to good tone mapping, that is, matching a film’s brightness to the screen’s capabilities. In the BRAVII 6, however, it’s clear we don’t get the same performance as in Sony’s higher-end models. The biggest issues appear with demanding HDR material mastered for peak brightness up to 4000 nits. The brightest tones blend together, so detail is lost in the highlights and the image looks rather flat. The overall scene brightness stays close to the material’s intent, but it lacks both strong punch and subtle gradations in the brightest areas. It’s not disastrous, but compared with other Sony models you could expect more from the BRAVII 6.
More common material with peak brightness up to about 1000 nits performs much better. Here the TV has less to “squeeze” from its panel’s capabilities, so the image retains more depth and looks more convincing. The brightest details still sometimes merge into a uniform blotch, but this no longer affects the perception of the whole scene as much. This is one of the first areas where the compromise of choosing Sony’s cheaper OLED becomes obvious. Lower peak brightness is one thing, but better tonal rendition would let you get a lot more out of the picture.
HDR luminance chart:
Support for Dolby Vision is very important in the BRAVIA 6. In this format the previously described issues with bright details are much less noticeable, as the scene with the horses shows well. In HDR10 the snow and background blend into an almost uniform white, whereas in Dolby Vision you can see the texture of the ground, the vegetation, and trees in the distance. The TV receives additional information that helps tailor the image to the panel’s capabilities, and in this case it clearly makes use of that information.
Dolby Vision, of course, doesn't increase the panel’s actual brightness, but it lets you make better use of what the BRAVIA 6 has to offer. The difference won’t be as large in every movie, since the shot shown is particularly demanding. However, if you can choose the same content in both formats, it’s worth going with Dolby Vision, which, by the way, is very easy to find on streaming platforms.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
6.9/10
In Cinema mode the Sony BRAVIA 6 delivers a fairly pleasant picture, although the factory settings give it a somewhat too-warm character. In SDR, that is when watching regular TV and older movies, there is a dominance of red and a shortage of blue. The image can therefore take on a creamy, slightly pinkish tint, and faces look more flushed than they should. It’s not a color cast that completely changes the look of a movie, but it is noticeable with neutral colors. On top of that, the image is a bit too dark in SDR. The gamma curve runs above the target value, which translates into darker parts of the scene during viewing. The scene may seem more contrasty, but subtle shadow detail becomes harder to distinguish. In HDR the colors behave a little differently. The red dominance is reduced, but combined with a slight excess of blue and a lack of green it gives a faint pink tint to bright neutral surfaces. The luminance response remains close to the reference for a large part of the range, although the aforementioned brightening of tones just above black is visible. Because of that, in nighttime shots some background elements are more visible than the filmmakers intended. Some midtones are also slightly brightened. Overall, Cinema mode is a sensible starting point for viewing and is by far the best mode among those available, but the white balance and the way brightness is reproduced still need fine-tuning.
Color reproduction after calibration
8/10
The BRAVIA 6 responds well to picture calibration, although a large portion of user options are not available from the TV’s menu. Apart from basic white balance and gamma adjustments in SDR, it’s hard to control the other image elements. Fortunately, those adjustments alone can still make a big improvement. In SDR we were able to almost perfectly even out the white balance, removing the excessive warmth and stopping faces from looking too flushed. After fixing the gamma, darker areas are also more visible. With regular broadcast TV or YouTube content the result is clearly better than the factory settings.
In HDR we were also able to reduce the color cast, but a bigger issue remains in how the TV controls brightness. The BRAVIA 6 changes it somewhat unusually depending on the scene: some tones are dimmed, others brightened, and the available settings don’t let you fully correct that. You can see this in measurements taken from movies, where the brightness trace shows how the EOTF curve differs between shots. That leads to the aforementioned lifting of the darkest grays, which makes some night scenes too bright. Calibration therefore makes sense and especially in SDR delivers a natural, well-tuned picture. In HDR the color improvement is visible as well, but it doesn’t solve the brightness control issues or the preservation of the brightest details. It’s a shame, because with more control over what the TV does you could better exploit the panel’s capabilities.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Smoothness of tonal transitions
6.7/10
The smoothness of tonal transitions on the BRAVIA 6 is fairly average. In every scene we tested you can spot small irregularities where one shade should blend into the next. In bright shots they're subtle and easy to miss, while darker tones cause more problems. On shadowed backgrounds the boundaries between tones are more noticeable, so instead of a smooth transition you see distinct bands. We observed similar imperfections in other TVs we tested with the OLED SE panel. Interestingly, running the same scenes in Dolby Vision makes the gradation a bit worse. These aren't problems that ruin an entire viewing session, but on uniform backgrounds and in darker shots they can draw more attention.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
6/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
The "magic" of image processing in Sony TVs has been talked about for years, and we've repeatedly confirmed its effectiveness in higher-end models. However, the BRAVIA 6 shows that the Japanese manufacturer's logo alone doesn't guarantee equally good results. Despite using the MediaTek Pentonic 800 processor, the TV does a rather average job smoothing banding between shades in heavily compressed material. The available "De Contour" function on the medium setting helps a little, but some uneven transitions remain visible. On the plus side, we didn't notice any obvious blurring of details or extra artifacts. It's worth using for weaker recordings, though its effectiveness is far from what we've come to expect from the manufacturer's TVs. Upscaling lower-resolution content performs better. The image is a bit soft, but most fine details remain clearly visible. In the scene with the model you can make out both the tree's texture and the thin branches in the background, so the gentler sharpness doesn't automatically mean a loss of detail. There's also no overscan issue: the TV shows the full frame, without cropping the edges even with an SD signal.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Blur and motion smoothness
8.5/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 120Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
In fast-moving scenes the BRAVIA 6 performs very well. The OLED panel responds almost instantly, so moving objects leave virtually no trailing, even against dark backgrounds. Combined with a 120 Hz refresh rate this results in a sharp image for watching sports and gaming. In this respect the TV delivers exactly what we expect from an OLED.
The motion settings menu looks considerably less typical for Sony. Instead of the familiar Motionflow system you'll find a feature called "MJC", which in both appearance and naming more closely resembles solutions from budget TVs by other brands. There are two sliders available: "Blur Removal", which here is the equivalent of the "Smoothness - Film" setting, and "De-Judder", corresponding to the "Smoothness - Camera" adjustment on other Sony models. The motion smoothing works fine and lets you tailor motion to your preferences, although people switching from another BRAVIA will be surprised by the new menu on the TV.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (4K@60Hz):
However, the third slider, "Clarity", is missing; on other Sony TVs it lets you gradually adjust BFI. This feature improves motion sharpness by inserting black frames at the expense of image brightness. The BRAVIA 6 doesn't offer it, so the adjustment options are more limited.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Console compatibility and gaming features
7.5/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 120Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
Correct implementation of HGIG:
No - 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
No
Gaming on the Sony BRAVII 6 is very good. The image quality is solid, the OLED panel has fast response, and support for 4K at 120 Hz means the TV also handles fast-paced titles well. Players who expect more than just smooth gameplay will quickly notice a few unusual omissions and shortcomings. Let’s start with the biggest change compared to other SONY models: the BRAVIA 6 has four full HDMI 2.1 inputs with 48 Gbps bandwidth, thanks to the new MediaTek Pentonic 800 platform. So you can connect several gaming devices and a soundbar without sacrificing a high refresh rate on any source. Each port supports ALLM, which automatically enables low-latency mode, and VRR from 48 to 120 Hz, which syncs the display’s refresh rate to the game’s frame rate. Dolby Vision also works at 120 Hz with low input lag. HDR setup is less convincing. HGiG does not work properly, and the test checkerboard used for console calibration disappears only at around 1000 nits, even though the panel does not reach that brightness. Relying solely on that pattern can therefore lead to loss of detail in the brightest parts of a game. In settings where you can enter brightness in nits, it’s better to use about 700 nits, a value closer to the screen’s capabilities. We also didn’t find a Game Bar, although marketing materials imply a basic version is present. The review unit only had a sparse game settings menu. There’s also the now-familiar Sony limitation of no 1440p at 120 Hz. That won’t be an issue when playing on a console in 4K. PC gamers, however, may feel the restriction if they want 1440p to get more frames than in 4K while keeping more detail than Full HD.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Input lag
10/10
Input lag on the BRAVIA 6 is very low. At 60 Hz we measured 13–14 ms, and switching to 120 Hz brings it down to just 5 ms. That means the TV responds quickly to controller inputs and doesn't interfere with gameplay.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 14 ms | 2160p60: 14 ms | 2160p60 DV: 13 ms |
| 1080p120: 5 ms | 2160p120: 5 ms | 2160p120 DV: 5 ms |
| 2160p60: 14 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 5 ms |
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Compatibility with PC
7.6/10
Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate): 5ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGWB
Max refresh rate: 120Hz
G-Sync: Yes
The BRAVIA 6 performs well as a large screen for PC gaming. It supports 4K at 120 Hz, works with G-Sync, and has an input lag of just 5 ms. Combined with the panel's fast response, this delivers very enjoyable gameplay without troublesome motion blur. The only missing element is a higher refresh rate for people who want to use a powerful PC to game at more than 120 frames per second. As we mentioned earlier, you also can't use 1440p at 120 Hz.
It's decent for text work, though not perfect. The TV properly supports 4:4:4 chroma subsampling even in 4K at its maximum refresh rate, so small letters remain legible and dark text doesn't lose parts of its edges. Up close you can see faint colored fringes caused by the RGWB subpixel layout. They shouldn't be a major distraction when browsing the web or doing occasional work, but if you plan to read documents for hours from a short distance, fonts won't look as crisp as on a typical RGB monitor.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Viewing angles
7.5/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 31%
You can comfortably watch the BRAVIA 6 from the side as well. Blacks remain deep, and colors don't lose saturation as quickly as on LCD TVs with VA panels. At a 45-degree angle we measured a 31% drop in brightness, so the picture is a bit darker than when viewed straight on, but still looks good. With a wide couch or when watching with a larger group, you don't have to fight for the spot directly opposite the screen. 😉 In this respect, only QD-OLED panels are better.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Daytime performance
4.6/10
Panel finish: Satin
Reflection suppression: Average
Black levels during daytime: Very Good
Watching in a bright room is one of the BRAVIA 6’s biggest weaknesses. Average SDR brightness is only 266 nits, and it falls even lower when there’s a lot of white on the screen. In a sunny living room the image simply lacks the punch to cut through ambient light. With darker movies, you may find it hard to watch comfortably without covering the windows.
The OLED SE panel used, which lacks a conventional polarizer, doesn’t help either. Its satin coating only moderately reduces direct reflections, so a window or lamp opposite the TV remain clearly visible even while content is on screen. The blacks themselves hold up very well in a lit room, but the combination of poor reflection control and low brightness severely limits viewing in bright conditions. The BRAVIA 6 is therefore best suited to a room where you can control the amount of light, or simply for evening viewing.
Panel brightness
Sony BRAVIA 6 (A65): 266 cd/m2
SONY BRAVIA 6 - TV features
6.6/10
System: Google TV
System performance: Average
- HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: No
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Google TV
BRAVIA 6 is currently the cheapest OLED with Google TV. That's a big plus, because there are many apps, and the system lets you install additional programs and voice-search content in Polish. The only thing missing is AirPlay, which may bother iPhone users.
Unfortunately, during tests the system caused a lot of problems. Navigating the menus was fast, but we ran into translation errors and frequent TV freezes. Some settings didn't save the first time. We had to change them several times, and sometimes only unplugging the power helped. To play videos and photos from a flash drive, we had to unplug the TV from power four times. The tested software simply looked unfinished. That's hard to accept in this class of hardware...
Remote and standard features
The set includes a completely new remote with a large number of buttons and a full numeric keypad. It's a convenient solution for people who watch regular TV, especially seniors. The star button can be programmed. The remote doesn't require pointing at the screen, but it has no backlight. Its build quality is fairly average, and the rubber buttons don't feel particularly solid.
The TV features are basic. There's a clear EPG program guide and teletext, but no recording to USB or picture-in-picture. However, you can use Bluetooth headphones and the TV's speakers at the same time. The feature set is fine, but the system problems seriously spoil everyday use.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: Yes
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Senior accessibility
- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Apps
9.6/10
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Playing files from USB
9.5/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
BRAVIA 6 supports many popular video, music, and photo formats. It also handled photos with resolutions up to 32 MP, so in terms of file compatibility it performs very well. Unfortunately, there is a big "but" here that we mentioned in the system description. Before the player started correctly recognizing videos and photos from a USB drive, we had to unplug the TV several times. In the end we managed to open most of the files, but it's hard to call that convenient to use. The high rating in this category is based solely on the number of supported formats.
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Sound
7/10
94dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs (TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
Despite its modest 2.0 speaker set with a total output of 20 W, the BRAVIA 6 sounds quite pleasant. The sound is fairly balanced, dialogue is clear, and during regular viewing there's no need to reach for extra speakers right away. The TV can also get loud, as confirmed by a 94 dB measurement. However, the familiar issue found in other TVs remains: a lack of deep bass. It's not especially noticeable in quieter scenes, but in action movies and music you can hear the sound lacks a bit of "weight." Explosions don't have a strong impact, and lower frequencies are more present than felt. For series and everyday programs this setup is sufficient, but a soundbar with a subwoofer will give movie sessions more power and a better sense of space. Especially since the TV supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Sound Quality Test:
Acoustic Measurements
94dBC (Max)
75dBC
SONY BRAVIA 6 - Panel details
Software version during testing: 15955656
Image processor: Pentonic 800
Subpixel Structure:
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: WRGB OLED
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