Sony BRAVIA 8 II 55 inches QD-OLED (2025) + Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 Black

The Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED (2025) is a top-of-the-line QD-OLED TV and highly recommended for movie buffs. I see every detail in every room thanks to the bright QD-OLED screen. I can watch a movie or series whenever I want. Thanks to the OLED pixels, I enjoy a powerful contrast between dark and light areas of the image.

QD-OLED screen for every room I think the Bravia 8 II is one of the most colorful OLED TVs of 2025. This is mainly due to the quantum dots behind the OLED pixels. These tiny particles act as a kind of color filter, allowing me to see brighter color tones. Therefore, I don't need to darken the room for a realistic viewing experience. Thanks to these brighter color tones, the screen of this OLED TV is exceptionally bright. In fact, in many cases, I even find the TV too bright. For example, I have to lower the TV's brightness in our test room. Ultimately, this is a luxury. With a few simple adjustments, the TV is suitable for any room. I can watch a movie or series whenever I want.

Realistic OLED images Thanks to the Bravia 8 II's self-illuminating pixels, I enjoy high picture quality. Each pixel is a light source and dims or switches off for dark movie scenes. This means blacks are truly black, and I can see every detail in dark series like Game of Thrones. Due to the high brightness of the OLED pixels, I sometimes experience a distracting glow, especially around bright light sources. Fortunately, I can easily solve this by lowering the brightness slightly.

Clear Google TV smart platform The Google TV smart platform is a clear advantage of the Bravia 8 II. I enjoy the clear menu and the wide range of apps. I quickly find the app or streaming service I'm looking for. There's a strong emphasis on movies and series. This way, I can immediately see an overview of the movies I'm currently watching and quickly pick up where I left off. Google TV also lists many recommended movies and series. I consider this a drawback as this part of the menu takes up a lot of space.

The Sony Bravia8II 55-inch delivers a serene viewing experience: images are calm, they move smoothly, and display rich colors with subtle refinement thanks to advanced image processing.

The design is sleek and minimalist: thin, almost bezel-less, with neat feet that also provide space for accessories like a soundbar. Even cables can be neatly concealed behind the TV. Total TV

The 55-inch size is ideally suited to average-sized living spaces: large and impactful, but not overwhelming. Built-in Chromecast via Google TV makes streaming and casting effortless—ideal for quick access to your favorite apps and content.

Unfortunately, the sound is clearly disappointing: the built-in speaker (Acoustic Surface Audio+) can reproduce dialogue well, but lacks depth, volume, and spaciousness, especially compared to competitors with strong built-in systems.

For those who appreciate clear images and sleek design, this device is ideal—but for truly immersive sound, external amplification such as a soundbar is still recommended.

Very satisfied with this high-quality smart TV. Natural images and sufficient light output for my room, which has a fair amount of light.