Sony BRAVIA 8 55-Inch 8 55"
The Cognitive XR Processor drives a 55-inch 4K OLED panel with 120Hz refresh and HDMI 2.1, delivering real-time brightness and contrast optimization for deep blacks and fluid gaming. Its Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the screen itself into a speaker, providing clear dialogue and immersive sound that typical TVs lack, while an included protection plan and streaming bundle add value. This set is best for console gamers wanting cinematic 4K HDR visuals and low-latency performance in a dark-room environment.
Screen 55"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel OLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR Dolby Vision
smart platform Google TV
dolby vision Yes
hdmi version 2.1
42 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong gaming (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average audio (13th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
Picture Quality
| Processor | Cognitive XR Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | HDMI 2.1 |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
Power & Size
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 55-Inch 8 55" | Samsung QN990F | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55 | 75 | 65 | 75 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony BRAVIA 8 55-Inch 8 55" | 52.1 | 12.7 | 35.9 | 72.4 | 87.8 | 74.5 | 32.3 | 0 | 36 |
| Samsung QN990F Compare | 82.1 | 99.8 | 92.4 | 88.1 | 99.6 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 12.6 | 83.3 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 95.2 | 95.1 | 83.7 | 96.6 | 86.6 | 51.2 | 97.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 98.7 | 93.2 | 89.3 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 33.3 | 99.4 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 88.8 | 99.2 | 87.8 | 88.9 | 97.9 | 34.5 | 85.7 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 83.9 | 88.1 | 78.1 | 92.9 | 93.5 | 49.9 | 36 |
Usage Scores
- Overall41.5
- Budget34.1
- Gaming60.9
- Movies38.1
- Sports48.3
- Outdoor31.4
- Portable26.8
- Corporate48
- Streaming43.7
- Smart Home44
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