Expert review of the Sony Bravia 8 II

The box of the Sony BRAVIA 8 II contains a quick start guide, manual, power cord, 2 metal leg stands, and 2 remotes with AAA batteries. The second remote doesn't have voice controls or shortcuts for apps, but a traditional keyboard. I think this is a nice addition. That way, I have a remote for streaming services and a remote for traditional TV programs. The installation of the BRAVIA 8 II is easy, but the TV does take a long time to boot. It's not clear whether the TV is reacting to the on/off button right away.

The BRAVIA 8 II has a QD-OLED display. The pixels of this television illuminate themselves without LED backlight. Right away, I notice that the contrast between light and dark parts of the image is strong. Black is truly black and light sources shine brightly, without an annoying gray glow. In a close-up of a mountain of cherries, I can see every detail of the fruits. At the same time, the background is completely black. Thanks to the wide viewing angle, it doesn't matter where I sit. Whether I'm in front of the screen or next to it, the image remains realistic.

With the BRAVIA 8 II, you can enjoy deep black levels from OLED pixels. This TV also uses QLED technology for bright, rich colors. I see this as a clear advantage. OLED TVs are mostly suitable for dark rooms due to their lower brightness, but that's not the case for the BRAVIA 8 II. Thanks to the super tiny Quantum Dots behind the screen, I think this TV is bright and colorful enough for every room. I can see all color details of a volcanic eruption.

This TV has a 100Hz refresh rate. This way, fast actions in movies, series, and games look smooth. During a race, I can see all actions of every driver. PlayStation 5 games come into their own as well this way. I can respond to what's happening on the screen faster. The only thing is that a variable refresh rate for PC games isn't possible. This means I can't play games with a 144 or 165Hz refresh rate.

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II has a realistic screen as well as a beautiful design. The TV stands on 2 sturdy steel leg stands that you screw to the back. These stands are adjustable in height, so I can choose how high the TV is. The BRAVIA 8 II is an OLED TV, so it has a super thin screen. That's because there's no LED lighting behind the screen, which saves space. I do find the TV very sturdy. thanks to the sleek finish, I feel free to move the television.