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- Competing TVs |
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- 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 |
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SONY Bravia 9 II XR95M2 Review
BRAVIA 9 II / XR95M2 / XR9M2
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 120Hz Brand: SONY Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Google TV Model year: 2026
It’s for this TV that Sony passed on releasing a new flagship OLED this year, shifting all its attention to developing True RGB technology. This bold move makes the Bravia 9 II without question one of the most important and intriguing launches of the year. The Japanese manufacturer is betting its premium image on a single card, directly challenging the organic panels that have ruled the market until now. However, the new model brings far more changes than just a revolution in backlighting; its refreshed design and deeply matte screen coating immediately catch the eye. To see whether this huge gamble paid off, the flagship spent a solid week in our test lab.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Our verdict
8.9
Overall rating
Sony Bravia 9 II is, without a doubt, one of the most advanced TVs that has ever passed through our editorial office. The Japanese have built a real beast, using a completely new RGB Mini-LED backlight design they call True RGB. But the technology alone is only half the success. Only combined with Sony’s years-refined image processing algorithms did a TV emerge that is closer to the director’s vision than any other screen we’ve tested so far. This is where you can see why Sony has enjoyed such a reputation in the world of imaging for years. HDR looks spectacular, brightness at times seems almost absurd, black levels for an LCD can be surprising, and colors are both incredibly vivid and natural. Most importantly, all these elements form a coherent whole. There’s no sense that the TV is trying to impress only with specification numbers — you simply enjoy watching it, whether it’s a movie, a series, or gaming. Beyond the excellent picture quality, it’s worth remembering that this is simply a complete TV. Google TV runs quickly and offers practically all the major apps, gamers get a full set of premium features, and support for audio and video formats makes it hard to complain about the equipment. These are exactly the qualities we expect from a device that aspires to be the TV of the Year 2026.
Are there any downsides? Of course there are. Even the Bravia 9 II is not a perfect design. Interestingly, our biggest reservations are not about picture quality, because that is at an absolutely phenomenal level. We are far more surprised by the manufacturer’s decisions. In the flagship model for 2026 we still get only two HDMI 2.1 ports, which with a console, PC, or audio gear can be simply annoying. The other issue is the lack of a 98-inch version. It’s really hard to understand why a TV of this class doesn’t come in a size that’s recently become so popular.
So is it worth buying the Bravia 9 II? Our answer is: YES, YES, and once again YES. If you’re looking for an absolute top-tier TV and you care above all about picture quality, it’s currently hard to find a better choice. Sony has not only proven that RGB Mini-LED has huge potential, but also shown how the technology should be used. The “True RGB” label didn’t appear here by accident. What’s more, looking at the current price of this model, you can safely say it has been set quite reasonably compared to the competition. The Bravia 9 II is not just one of the best TVs of 2026. It’s a TV that sets a new benchmark and shows the whole industry what an RGB Mini-LED TV’s image should look like.
Advantages
Remarkable black levels for an RGB Mini-LED LCD panel
Extremely high HDR and SDR brightness (identical to the Sony BVM-HX3110 director monitor)
Excellent daytime performance thanks to the matte panel
Very good color reproduction
Top-tier image processing
Plenty of gaming features (VRR, ALLM, HDMI 2.1)
Quite good viewing angles (for a VA panel)
Refined Google TV operating system and two remotes included
Very good sound
Support for premium video and audio formats: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Disadvantages
Only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (on a flagship 2026 model?!)
No 98-inch option in the lineup
Limited picture calibration features
Highly noticeable local-dimming zone operation when viewed at an angle
No high refresh-rate modes for PC gamers (higher than 120Hz)
Movies and series in UHD quality8.9
Classic TV, YouTube8.4
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)8.0
Gaming on console9.2
TV as a computer monitor7.8
Watching in bright light10.0
Utility functions8.8
Apps9.6
Sound quality9.0
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SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Competing TVs in this price range
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Sony S-Center) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Super Premium
Stand type: Central
Bezel color: Black
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: Yes
Accessories: Two remote controls
Design-wise, the Sony Bravia 9 II favors proven minimalism. The screen is surrounded by narrow black bezels, which is fairly standard at this price point. The chassis is relatively slim, but the most important changes are in the mounting elements and on the rear housing. The central stand is the main focal point of the design. It was engineered to diffuse light behind it. That creates an interesting "levitation" effect, but above all it serves a very practical function as a cable cover. When the cables are tucked behind it, the ribbed surface of the base scatters light so effectively that instead of cables you simply see the texture and color of the wall behind the TV. The TV's rear panel has been redesigned compared with the previous model. The surface is now matte, and the whole section was reworked mainly to accommodate a modified, more powerful speaker system hidden under the housing.
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SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Contrast and black detail
8.6/10
Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 1500 (30 x 50)
Result
218,000:1
Result
66,700:1
Result
448,850:1
Result
12,700:1
Result
4,200:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
In the 65-inch size we tested, we counted exactly 1,500 independent local dimming zones. Combined with the VA panel's native high contrast, this translates into very good results when rendering dark scenes. Although the number of zones isn't as staggering as on classic QD-Mini LED-backlit displays, Sony's algorithms more than make up for that. The measured contrast reaches very high levels, and in simpler dark shots dominated by deep blacks the image can even resemble OLED screens. Of course, Mini LED has its physical limitations and it is not an OLED. When small bright elements appear on a dark background, the halo effect — the characteristic bright glow around a bright point, caused by the fact that a backlight zone is much larger than a single pixel — is still visible.
In the Bravia 9 II, however, this phenomenon behaves completely differently than in classic LCD TVs. Thanks to the new architecture, the glows around objects take on the color of the displayed element. You can see this clearly in a helicopter cockpit scene: the halo glow around the indicators isn't white-blue but takes on the exact green hue of the LEDs in the cockpit. To the human eye that image is much more coherent and gives a greater sense of depth, even if the purely mathematical, measurable contrast at that specific point isn't revolutionary. Sony again proves it has the best local dimming algorithms on the market. The software doesn't cause artificial, sudden brightening of the picture and handles unwanted side effects of zoned backlighting very effectively. If you're wondering which RGB display currently manages backlight zones best, the Bravia 9 II is the answer.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - HDR effect quality
9.3/10
Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
3003 nit
Result
2717 nit
Result
2755 nit
Result
2230 nit
Result
2033 nit
The real showcase of the new backlight architecture and Sony’s processor is the reproduction of HDR content. At the official launch engineers at Sony said (not officially 😉) that the Bravia 9 II’s brightness would be almost identical to the capabilities of their professional director’s monitor BVM-HX3110, which is priced at astronomical sums. Our lab tests confirmed these were not empty promises. During synthetic measurements on the L20 test pattern the TV easily exceeded the 4000 nits peak brightness barrier. More importantly, these remarkable results translate directly to real movie scenes. In most of the demanding shots we tested the screen easily maintained brightness around 2500–3000 nits. Regardless of the scene, whether the light was small and pinpoint or flooded nearly the entire screen, the HDR effect was incredibly intense.
Colors
Color is another key pillar of RGB Mini LED technology (True RGB as implemented by Sony). Specifically for testing these kinds of screens we added a permanent new testing section to see how TVs handle colors in real-world conditions. Traditional synthetic test patterns are no longer enough to confirm real color-gamut coverage. From now on we also measure color saturation directly in selected movie scenes by overlaying measurement points. So how do the colors perform?
In synthetic tests the Bravia 9 II posts excellent results. For the popular DCI-P3 color space for HDR the color-gamut coverage was almost 98%, while for the very wide, demanding BT.2020 space the instrument indicated nearly 90%. However, in real, varied scenes these values drop by a few percent. This is directly due to the nature of zone-based RGB backlighting. When differently colored elements or bright white highlights appear side by side, light from the zones starts to mix slightly, creating a white backlight. This of course affects color saturation, slightly reducing it. This shows that despite Sony’s brilliant RGB LED control algorithm, the number of zones is still too small to eliminate this effect entirely.
Is this a reason to complain? Of course not. The Bravia 9 II’s color coverage ultimately matches that of a very good QLED TV, and it’s important to remember: the vast majority of HDR movies and series are distributed in the DCI-P3 gamut. In that standard Sony easily maintains very high color saturation, regardless of the scene.
BT.2020 color gamut coverage and primary color luminance
| Data set | BT.2020 [%] | P3 [%] | R [%] | G [%] | B [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic patterns | 89.8 | 98.6 | 87.4 | 85.6 | 93.0 |
| Film measurements | 82.7 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 79.8 | 94.3 |
Arithmetic means of BT.2020 and P3 gamut coverage and the luminance of the primary colors (red, green, blue) as a % of target.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
We've left the lab measurements behind, so it's time to answer the most important question: how do HDR movies actually look on this screen? We can answer briefly and plainly: PHENOMENAL. The image tonality is absolutely top-level, whether we're talking about easier shots mastered to the standard 1000 nits or extreme ones that demand three or even four times that brightness. The key to success here is top-tier tone mapping. Many flagship TVs chasing record brightness levels tend to crush the brightest parts of the image into a single white blob, irretrievably losing detail. With the Bravia 9 II that problem doesn't occur. The TV preserves the full texture of objects in sunlight or during massive explosions. In many scenes this model literally looks like a direct copy of a director's monitor. All bright areas and the tiniest details hidden in shadows literally look exactly as the creators planned in the post-production studio. In short: if you're looking for a TV that can reproduce HDR imagery with the director's intended vision and proper dynamics, the new Bravia 9 II can do it almost flawlessly.
HDR luminance chart:
While with the static HDR10 format Sony’s proprietary tone-mapping processor has to do all the heavy lifting, the situation gets even more interesting when we move to dynamic formats. The Bravia 9 II gains a lot when you watch material encoded in Dolby Vision. Even though we’re talking about an absurdly bright screen that could theoretically handle any scene, the dynamic metadata in Dolby Vision allows the TV to recover far more detail in the brightest parts of the image than its algorithms can on their own. A direct comparison clearly shows that the system receives precise instructions on how to meter that powerful brightness so as not to blow out detail in bright shots. Fortunately for buyers, the vast majority of modern films and series on streaming platforms and 4K Ultra HD discs are produced in Dolby Vision. By choosing this model, you can be confident that the content you watch will always contain the maximum amount of detail and be free of any inaccuracies.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
6.2/10
Contrary to appearances and high expectations, the Bravia 9 II we tested showed some issues with its factory tuning straight out of the box. Looking at the white balance charts, you can see it is not perfect. In SDR content the red component was primarily lacking, causing the picture to shift toward cooler, bluish tones. In HDR the white balance in this respect looked much better. So where do the visible errors in image reproduction come from? They result from unexpected tuning of the gamma and the EOTF curve. In both cases the Bravia 9 II straight from the factory showed a clear deviation from reference standards.
In SDR content the gamma was definitely too high; at its most extreme it hovered very close to 2.8 instead of the reference 2.4. In practice this meant the image was artificially darkened and appeared washed-out, with details in dark areas (shadows) completely disappearing. The opposite occurred with HDR material, where brightness reproduction is handled by the EOTF curve. That curve was pushed too far above the correct value, resulting in the image being artificially brightened across most luminance ranges. As with every TV we test, we subjected this unit to professional calibration. You can see the results and how we managed to correct these factory errors below.
Color reproduction after calibration
9/10
Fortunately, with professional calibration, most of the Bravia 9 II's factory missteps can be effectively eliminated. We were able to precisely correct, above all, the white balance and the gamma curve and EOTF. After these adjustments, in everyday use and during movie sessions the TV looks much better. The image gained proper depth, the cool tint in the whites disappeared, and shadow details that had previously been lost due to too-high gamma finally became clearly visible. Although we ultimately rate color accuracy as very good, as specialists we must point out one fairly serious design flaw in this model. The Bravia 9 II could look even better if not for the complete lack of an advanced color management system in the TV's menu.
While basic white balance correction can be performed here without issue, the settings lack options for adjusting specific colors. We tried to tackle this in every possible way: both the traditional method using the remote and via dedicated calibration software for Bravia TVs. Unfortunately, that function has been completely locked. We suspect this may stem from the specifics of the new RGB architecture, which imposes its own limitations. It's a real shame, because without it you can't refine color reproduction to perfection. The inaccurate red still stands out, for example. One can only hope Sony will fix this shortcoming over time with an update.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Smoothness of tonal transitions
9.5/10
Sony deserves major praise for the smoothness of tonal transitions, which has been significantly improved compared with last year’s Bravia 9. Color gradation here is at a very high level and, most importantly, it’s consistent regardless of the scene. In both extremely bright highlights and very dark, demanding gradients the TV performs excellently, effectively eliminating the annoying phenomenon of posterization (that is, the appearance of visible “steps” and bands in color transitions, for example in shots of the sky or in fog). The only minor slips in this area can be seen when watching Dolby Vision material. In those specific scenes gradation can sometimes be slightly worse than with an HDR10 signal, but the differences are so subtle and marginal that they will remain completely imperceptible to a typical viewer.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
8.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Digital processing and upscaling have long been Sony’s signature strength, and after testing the Bravia 9 II we can confidently say nothing has changed on the market in that respect. Sony is still at the forefront. Their proprietary XR image processor, which in this model works with the main MediaTek Pentonic 1000 chip, deserves the highest praise. That combination delivers excellent results. The upscaling of lower-resolution content is extremely effective and precise.
However, what most deserves praise in the XR processor’s performance is the tonal transition smoothing feature. The system can reduce posterization in heavily compressed material to virtually zero. Crucially, the algorithm does this in a very intelligent way. It removes only the annoying digital "steps" in gradients without blurring fine texture details or creating an artificial, "plastic" look that lacks film grain. The image remains sharp, natural, and cinematic.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Blur and motion smoothness
8.1/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 120Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz: Yes, 240Hz (double contours)
Brightness drop with BFI: 76%
The Sony Bravia 9 II's specifications don't list staggering refresh rates above 120 Hz, which some more demanding PC gamers may view as a drawback. However, in everyday use, during movie sessions, playing console games, or watching sports, it's really hard to find any complaints about motion smoothness. The VA-type panel used here does show some slight, inherent smearing typical for this panel type, but excellent Motionflow motion smoothing algorithms come to the rescue. In the system menu you'll find sliders for blur reduction and smoothing that let you precisely tailor the motion characteristics to your preferences.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Interestingly, the motion settings also hide a feature called "Purity", which is the BFI system, a sharpness-enhancing technology that works by alternately inserting black frames. Unfortunately, this year we have to judge this solution as of little use and certainly less well implemented than in the original model. Although this feature drastically improves clarity and with a 120 Hz signal can create an image that appears almost twice as smooth, it does so at the cost of a huge drop in brightness. Our measurements showed that activating this mode reduces screen brightness by nearly 76%.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Console compatibility and gaming features
9.4/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 120Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
Yes
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
1440p@120Hz:
No - 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
Apart from a fairly serious design oversight, limiting the platform to just two full HDMI 2.1 ports, the Bravia 9 II offers almost all key gaming features available on the market. Sony has already accustomed us to such a rich package in its previous models. The list of supported technologies is very long. It includes automatic low-latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate (VRR), as well as a proper implementation of the HGIG standard and the Dolby Vision format specifically designed for gamers.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Input lag
10/10
Alongside a rich package of gaming features comes an extremely important parameter for every gamer: input lag. Here the new Bravia 9 II is simply flawless. Our lab tests showed that input lag in "Game" mode is super low. The values we recorded during measurements are completely imperceptible to the human eye and place this model among the very best.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 13 ms | 2160p60: 12 ms | 2160p60 DV: 13 ms |
| 1080p120: 8 ms | 2160p120: 7 ms | 2160p120 DV: 7 ms |
| 2160p60: 13 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 8 ms |
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Compatibility with PC
7.8/10
Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate): 8ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGB
Max refresh rate: 120Hz
G-Sync: Yes
Bravia 9 II also works great as a powerful computer display. Although there are no special PC modes that would let you push the refresh rate above 120 Hz, as a huge monitor the TV performs superbly. Full frame synchronization works flawlessly and is compatible with the most common graphics-card vendor implementations. You can enable both G-Sync and FreeSync without any problem.
A very welcome surprise and improvement is the change to the panel’s subpixel layout. In the new model Sony has moved away from a BGR arrangement in favor of the more conventional structurally RGB. That change directly improved the legibility of fonts and other fine elements in Windows and macOS compared with the first-generation Bravia 9. At very close viewing distances a trained eye might notice that the edges of dark text on a bright background are not "perfectly" sharp, but in everyday use, whether working with documents or playing games, this is completely unnoticeable.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Viewing angles
6/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 58%
The Bravia 9 II is equipped with a VA LCD panel. Naturally its strongest point is high native contrast, but unfortunately that comes at the cost of weaker viewing angles. Importantly, because a new deep matte screen coating was used, the manufacturer had to forgo special angle-expanding filters.
Does that mean the viewing angles are simply bad? Not entirely. When you look at the panel from a moderate angle (say around 45 degrees), color saturation and brightness remain at a perfectly acceptable level. It all comes down to the specifics of the RGB backlight. Because the backlight takes on the color of the image currently being displayed, what we see appears much more natural to the human eye. We perceive such an image as more coherent compared with conventional Mini LED screens with quantum dots. On the other hand, when comparing the visibility of zone operation at a steep angle to a standard Mini LED, the Sony screen made the halo effect and zonal banding more noticeable.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Daytime performance
10/10
Panel finish: Matte
Reflection suppression: Very Good
Black levels during daytime: Average
High brightness combined with the new coating makes the Bravia 9 II one of the best TVs on the market for watching in demanding conditions. Average brightness in SDR content is about 2000 nits, and smaller highlights can reach up to a powerful 4000 nits. In practice this means the picture stays readable even when direct midday sun pours into the living room. The new, deeply matte panel coating plays a key role here. Unlike the glossy screen finish of the previous model, this filter deals with scattered reflections exceptionally well. When direct light from a window or lamp hits the screen, you won’t see annoying reflections of your face or the furniture. The natural trade-off of a matte finish is a slight reduction in perceived color saturation and black levels compared with perfectly glossy panels. In very bright light the image can look a bit flatter. That said, it’s a fully justified and almost symbolic price to pay for a dramatic improvement in usability. If you’re looking for a TV for a living room with large windows and want to put an end to bothersome daytime reflections once and for all, the Bravia 9 II is ideal in this regard.
Panel brightness
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SONY BRAVIA 9 II - TV features
8.8/10
System: Google TV
System performance: Very good
- HDMI inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Sony S-Center)
- 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): Yes
- Recording programming: Yes
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim): RF
- Backlit remote control: Yes
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Classic features and two remotes
When discussing such an advanced TV, it's easy to focus only on processors and nits, but the Bravia 9 II is also an excellent set in the most down-to-earth aspects. A great example is the return to traditional solutions many competitors have already forgotten. That includes full support for recording TV programs directly to external USB storage.
The Japanese maker's traditional, very practical approach is apparent as soon as you open the box. Sony is one of the few players on the market (maybe the only one right now? 🤔) that still includes not one but two remotes. The first is a nod to older users and traditionalists. It may look like a design from the 2000s, but it offers a full, physical numeric keypad, which makes quickly jumping through cable or satellite channels much easier. The second remote belongs to a completely different school. It's a compact smart remote that's beautifully balanced, sits great in the hand, and the icing on the cake is automatic button backlighting. An interesting fact is that, according to Sony, it is made largely from recycled materials.
Smart TV: Google TV
When you turn the TV on with that remote, you'll be greeted by Google TV. In this model the platform has received excellent optimization. The menu responds immediately to commands, and animations don't drop frames, which used to be a pain in older models. Although the interface can sometimes be overloaded with sponsored recommendations for movies and series (unfortunately a sign of the times), the system makes up for it with an absolutely unrivaled app library.
An additional unique selling point of Sony's platform is built-in access to the Sony Pictures Core app. It's Sony's own streaming service that, thanks to massive data throughput, can deliver images with extremely low compression, offering quality unattainable by other VOD platforms.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
- Sony S-Center (Speaker extension): Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- 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 9 II - Apps
9.6/10
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Playing files from USB
8.9/10
| 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 |
Playing files directly from an external drive or USB flash drive works smoothly and quickly. The interface loads the drive’s contents instantly. We do have some reservations about the built-in media player's out-of-the-box capabilities. While the list of supported audio and video codecs is truly extensive, the TV handled image files surprisingly poorly. It really only supports standard JPG files and Apple's HEIC format, which is great news for iPhone users. Unfortunately, it doesn’t include even such a common format as PNG. Fortunately, thanks to Google TV, this problem is easy to solve. Just download a third-party player from the app store and it will open any missing file format without a hitch.
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Sound
9/10
93dB
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
The two-year-old Bravia 9 had already gotten us used to the idea that a regular, slim TV without an integrated soundbar can deliver truly pleasant sound. The new Bravia 9 II goes a step further and raises those impressions even more. In our view the engineers have mainly improved the low end. The bass, which was somewhat lacking and occasionally too flat in the previous model, is now much stronger, deeper and noticeably more dynamic.
As a result, watching movies (especially those with explosions) or simply listening to music is much more enjoyable. The built-in sound system can easily replace a basic soundbar that lacks an external subwoofer. As usual, Sony deserves big credit for its approach to audio licensing and formats. Besides the obvious and popular Dolby Atmos standard, the set also offers full support for DTS:X. That’s great news for movie buffs who own extensive collections of films on 4K Ultra HD discs. In terms of built-in audio, the Bravia 9 II is an absolute masterpiece.
Sound Quality Test:
Acoustic Measurements
93dBC (Max)
75dBC
SONY BRAVIA 9 II - Panel details
Software version during testing: 114.602.030.1EUA
Image processor: MT5897 5gb ram
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: RGB MINI-LED
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