As the mid-tier offering in its 2024 line of TVs, the all-new Sony Bravia 8 OLED carries some hefty expectations and faces heavy competition both from other manufacturers and within its own family. Like its predecessor, the Sony A80L , the Bravia 8 is a feature-packed set that’s loaded not just with cutting-edge picture technologies, but also head-of-the-class sound, dazzling gaming capabilities, a powerful smart operating system, and plenty of extras. This isn’t a cheap set, though.
It’s priced at $2,799 but can be found on sale for about $900 less, and that puts it in the running with TVs from LG and Samsung that offer about as much as this one does — and in some cases more. For all that the Bravia 8 gets right, its few imperfections might be enough to give you pause depending on what you want to watch and how you like to game. In short, the Bravia 8 is still an excellent OLED, but maybe not the best OLED TV for everyone.
Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV review: Pricing and availability The Bravia 8 is Sony’s main OLED in 2024, slotted into the company’s lineup between two Mini LED QLED sets, the Bravia 7 and the new flagship Sony Bravia 9 . Last generation’s top QD-OLED model, the Sony Bravia XR A95L , is still for sale as well and, despite being $1,000 more, may be worth considering if you don’t mind buying a TV from last year. Luckily, choosing the best size for your budget and home is a bit easier, as there are only three variations: We tested the 65-inch model for.