I tested the Sony Bravia 9 II for weeks. Its the best mini-LED TV of 2026,
and a showcase for what RGB can do and it takes the fight to OLED

Date:
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Description:
The Sony Bravia 9 II shows the next evolution of backlit TVs and how they can compete with OLED although at a cost.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Sony Bravia 9 II review: Two-minute review RGB TVs, called True RGB LED here by Sony , are still in their infancy, with RGB regularly touted as the
technology that will topple OLED at the top of the TV mountain and of the
few Ive tested so far, the Sony Bravia 9 II is the one that comes closest to succeeding. It takes everything I liked about the step-down Sony Bravia 7 II (also True RGB LED) and levels it up, including picture quality, sound and gaming performance, all of which are up there with the best TVs of 2026.

The Bravia 9 IIs picture quality is its crowning achievement. It delivers vibrant yet accurate-looking colors which make movies pop, fluid motion thats great for sports and, with its anti-glare matte screen, its perfect for bright-room viewing too. Its most impressive elements, though, are its contrast and reproduction of dark tones, which are arguably the best Ive seen from a backlit TV if this is what RGB is capable of now, then expect it to rival the very best OLED TVs . While viewing angles could still be better,
and some blooming exists, this is an excellent backlit TV. The Bravia 9 IIs built-in sound is strong overall. Its speakers deliver remarkable detail,
with a good sense of space that fills a room more than most TV speakers, and it delivers clear speech. I did find its bass and low-end lacking however,
and it didnt deliver the power I expected; so while the speakers are good enough that you dont necessarily need one of the best soundbars , cinephiles may want to invest. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Gaming is another of the Bravia 9 IIs strong suits. It comes with a comprehensive set of features, (though sadly only has two HDMI 2.1 ports out of its four HDMIs available), and delivers great overall performance that handles even the fastest-paced games well.

The Bravia 9 IIs major downside is its price. At $3,599 / 3,499 / AU$5,995
for the 65-inch model I tested, this is one of the most expensive TVs on the market, at around a full $500 / 500 / AU$750-1000 dollars more than both
rival OLEDs and other RGB TVs. And prices are unlikely to drop, as Sony
doesnt often discount its TVs, so if youre looking for the best value you may want to go elsewhere, despite this TVs excellent performance. Sony Bravia 9
II RGB LED 4K TV (2026) (65-inch LED) at Smart Home Sounds for 3,499 Sony Bravia 9 II review: Prices & release date The Bravia 9 II's colors are one
its real strengths (Image credit: Future) Release date: August 2026 65-inch: $3,599.99 / 3,499.99 / AU$5,995 75-inch: $4,599.99 / 4,299.99 / AU$7,495 85-inch: $6,499.99 / 5,499.99 / AU$9,995 115-inch: $30,999.99 / 22,999.99 / AU$44,995 The Bravia 9 II is Sonys flagship RGB LED TV for 2026, sitting
above the Sony Bravia 7 II. Its available in 65, 75, 85 and 115-inch sizes. The 65-inch model I tested launched for $3,599.99 / 3,499.99 / AU$5,995, putting it at the premium end of the market.

At the time of writing (October 2026), the Bravia 9 IIs prices remain unchanged in the US and UK, but in Australia prices have dropped across the 65-85-inch sizes, with the 65-inch now available for AU$4,795. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Sony Bravia 9 II review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally

Screen type:

RGB LED

Refresh rate:

120Hz

HDR support:

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Audio support:

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

Smart TV:

Google TV

HDMI ports:

4 (2x HDMI 2.1)

Built-in tuner:

ATSC 1.0 (US) Sony Bravia 9 II review: Benchmark results Previous 1 / 4 Next Brightness Measurements Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Click the test name for measurements and select the chosen test from the dropdown menu. HDR Filmmaker mode HDR Standard SDR Filmmaker Mode SDR
Standard Sony Bravia 9 II HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 4416 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 974 Samsung R95H HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1977 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 612 Sony Bravia 7 II HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1114 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 829 0 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 nits HDR Filmmaker mode Data Product HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 9 II 4416 974 Samsung R95H 1977 612 Sony Bravia 7 II 1114 829 Sony Bravia 9 II HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 4044 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 903 Samsung R95H HDR Standard
Mode (10% window) 2066 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 600 Sony Bravia 7 II
HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1295 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 788 0
1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 nits HDR Standard Data Product HDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 9 II 4044
903 Samsung R95H 2066 600 Sony Bravia 7 II 1295 788 Sony Bravia 9 II SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 105 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 110 Samsung R95H SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 115 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 185 Sony Bravia 7 II SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 90 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 94 0 50 100 150 200 nits SDR Filmmaker Mode Data Product SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) (nits)
Sony Bravia 9 II 105 110 Samsung R95H 115 185 Sony Bravia 7 II 90 94 Sony Bravia 9 II SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 821 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 703 Samsung R95H SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 413 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 187 Sony Bravia 7 II SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 608 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 476 0 250 500 750 1,000 nits SDR Standard Data Product SDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 9 II 821 703 Samsung R95H 413 187 Sony Bravia 7 II 608 476 HDR color gamut Closer to 100% is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Sony Bravia 9 II UHDA-P3 95.6 BT.2020 88.4 Samsung R95H UHDA-P3 148 BT.2020 94.1 Sony Bravia 7 II UHDA-P3 99.2 BT.2020 87.7 0 37.5 75 112.5 150 HDR Filmmaker mode Data Product UHDA-P3 () BT.2020 () Sony Bravia 9 II 95.6 88.4 Samsung R95H 148 94.1 Sony Bravia 7 II 99.2 87.7 Picture
accuracy A lower score is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Delta-E Sony Bravia 9 II 5.3 Samsung R95H 3.7 Sony Bravia 7 II 6.5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Delta-E Data Product Value Sony Bravia 9 II 5.3 Samsung R95H 3.7 Sony Bravia 7 II 6.5 Input lag Lower is better. Taken using a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Video Signal Lag Tester. Sony Bravia 9 II 4K 60Hz 9.8 1080p 120Hz 5.2 Samsung R95H 4K 60Hz 11.7 1080p 120Hz 9.4 Sony Bravia 7 II 4K 60Hz 10.4 1080p 120Hz 5.7 0 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 ms HDR Filmmaker mode Data Product 4K 60Hz (ms) 1080p 120Hz (ms) Sony Bravia 9 II 9.8 5.2 Samsung R95H 11.7 9.4 Sony Bravia 7 II 10.4 5.7 Image 1 of 2 The above EOTF graphs show the accuracy of the Sony Bravia 9 II for hitting different HDR brightness levels in grayscale. The closer to the yellow line, the more accurate a TV is. As with all our tests, these results are out of the box, without calibration, to demonstrate the performance most people will see. As you can see, the Bravia 9 II did very well when set to Professional mode (Image credit: Future) While Cinema mode
is the preferred picture mode for brighter rooms and scenes, the EOTF graphs show the Bravia 9 II loses accuracy in the 40-80% brightness range, but does well with blacks (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Image 1 of 2 Spectral power distribution refers to the intensity of light that a source will display at various wavelengths of
color. It can reveal how accurate a source can show color at different light levels, and can be instructive to understand how a TV is handling color. The Bravia 9 II scored well in Professional mode (Image credit: Future) In the Bravia 9 II's Cinema mode results were again excellent, with more distinct reds compared to Professional mode (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Sony Bravia 9 II review: Features The Bravia 9 II has a good range of ports, but only two of its HDMI ports are 2.1 (Image credit: Future) RGB LED panel XR processor with AI features Google TV interface The Bravia 9 II uses an RGB mini-LED panel (dubbed True RGB LED by Sony), which uses red, green and blue mini-LEDs, rather than the standard white youll find in regular mini-LED panels, to boost color reproduction.

It uses Sonys XR Processor, which powers several AI picture features such as XR Clear Image AI for upscaling, as well as XR Motion Clarity, which analyzes movement on screen to produce a clearer, judder-free image.

In terms of HDR support, the Bravia 9 II supports Dolby Vision, but theres no support for HDR10+. If youre looking for a TV that supports both youll need
to look at Hisense , TCL and Philips models. The Bravia 9 II also supports IMAX Enhanced content.

For audio, the Bravia 9 II has an 80W speaker system, consisting of two tweeters, two full-range speakers, two subwoofers and two beam tweeters. Several audio features, such as Voice Zoom 3, Auto Calibration and Acoustic Multi-Audio+, are included. Theres support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats too.

The Bravia 9 II has two fully-specced HDMI 2.1 ports set for gaming, with 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM support. Perfect For PS5 features are also present, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode.

Like all Sony TVs, the Bravia 9 II uses Google TV as its smart TV interface. This gives you access to all major apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus, and, in the UK, BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Google TV with Gemini is included, which can be controlled hands-free and recommend content. Features score: 4.5 / 5 Sony Bravia 9 II review: Picture quality Movies like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are great for showcasing the Bravia 9 II's vibrant colors (Image credit: Nintendo / Universal Pictures / Future) Excellent color reproduction Accurate, OLED-level blacks Some mild blooming off-axis The Bravia 9 IIs measured brightness is fantastic. In Cinema and Professional
mode (the latter is the closest to Filmmaker Mode) it hit 4,180 nits and
4,416 nits peak HDR brightness respectively. This puts it at double what
rival flagship RGB TVs like the Samsung R95H hit (1,977 nits in its own Filmmaker Mode).

It also delivers superb fullscreen brightness, hitting 974 nits HDR
brightness in Cinema and Professional modes. It even delivers big SDR
numbers, hitting 703 nits fullscreen SDR brightness in Standard and 656 nits in Cinema, making it a great choice for broadcast TV in bright rooms.

Speaking of bright rooms, the Bravia 9 II demonstrates much better handling
of mirror-like reflections than the step-down Sony Bravia 7 II, which I found quite reflective in our testing lab. When I viewed the Bravia 9 II and
Samsung R95H side-by-side, the Bravia 9 IIs own matte screen was seriously effective.

The Bravia 9 II did a good job of upscaling SDR/HD content. Watching videos
on YouTube , textures did look sharper, and although it wasnt to a 4K-level, it was improved. Watching HD movies like Fight Club on Disney Plus, textures looked crisp and contrast was improved.

The Bravia 9 II, also demonstrated excellent picture quality with 4K Blu-ray reference discs. Its color reproduction during The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was gorgeous, with deep, rich colors that really popped on-screen. Any time the Lumas appeared, they had a sense of depth to them, thanks to how bold their colors were. Even in live-action movies like Speed Racer, the Bravia 9 II demonstrates its superb colors (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future) Colors in live-action content looked similarly great. In Speed Racer , the bold aesthetic of the Racer family home, with orange doors, green and purple walls and yellow furnishings, not only looked vivid to suit the movies cartoon-ish nature, but also had a nice accuracy to them.

The Bravia 9 IIs HDR color gamut results were fantastic overall. It clocked 98.6% UHDA-P3 coverage, a number consistent with other mini-LED and OLED TVs, but most impressive was its 86.7% BT.2020 coverage. While Ive tested higher
on some RGB TVs, this puts the Bravia 9 II in line with QD-OLED models. The Bravia 9 II has excellent contrast, perfect for movies like The Batman. Even in bright conditions, the movie looks great on this TV (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future) Another area where the Bravia 9 II impressed was its contrast and black-tone reproduction. In The Batman , as Bruce works in the Batcave, the monitors on his desk were bright, and contrasted well with the dark tones in the surrounding walls and crevices. The Bravia 9 IIs peak brightness meant HDR highlights, such as overhead lamps, really dazzled on screen, and this didnt come at the expense of dark tones.

In Project Hail Mary , scenes of space demonstrated just how good the Bravia
9 IIs black levels were, especially for a backlit-TV. In theory, OLED has an advantage when it comes to reproducing deep blacks, in that it uses individually controlled pixels, but I found that the Bravia 9 II rivalled
most OLEDs. Not only were black levels deep, but there were few signs of blooming when viewing head-on, with the Bravia 9 II showing superb backlight control.

Its no surprise that the Bravia 9 IIs black tones were good, as when I measured its out-of-the-box grayscale accuracy, it hit a staggering 0.92 in Cinema mode. Anything below 3 is indiscernible to the human eye, and a number like this rivals most OLEDs.

The Bravia 9 II delivers great motion as well. Watching soccer with the TV
set to Standard mode, it was able to handle the fast-paced action with
minimal signs of judder, though its best to set the motion settings to Custom and set Smoothness and Clearness to 1, as at the full 2 the TV could
sometimes be aggressive with its processing. For movies, with the TV set to Cinema, action always looked smooth. Watching Speed Racer, the Bravia 9 II handled the swerving cars, and even the commentators panning across the screen, well.

It wasnt all plain sailing for the Bravia 9 II, however. Viewed off-center, signs of blooming crept back in, with halos of light appearing around bright objects on dark backgrounds. Although there was still significantly less blooming than youd find on other mini-LEDs, OLED still takes the crown for off-angle viewing. Picture quality score: 5 / 5 Sony Bravia 9 II review:
Sound quality Image 1 of 2 The Bravia 9 II has very good built-in sound
(Image credit: Future) The Bravia 9 II forgoes more traditional sound modes for deeper sound settings, such as an EQ (pictured) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Excellent detail Great virtual surround-sound processing Bass could be better Sonys TVs are often among the very best for built-in sound, so I had high expectations for the Bravia 9 II and spoiler alert, it mostly lived up to them. The Bravia 9 II 65-inch I tested uses a multi-speaker array consisting of two beam tweeters, two frame tweeters, two mid-range drivers and two subwoofers.

Watching the Penguin/Batmobile chase from The Batman , I was impressed most
of all by the Bravia 9 IIs detail. As the Batmobile glides in and out of traffic, there were lots of effects Id not been able to hear when watching
the movie on other TVs, such as the creaking of tall lorries, the wind whipping past the Batmobile as debris fell around it, and the clattering of metal. The same was true with effects youd hear in height channels, such as rain, which wasnt crystal clear, but was still audible no mean feat for TV speakers.

The Bravia 9 II also showcased very good virtual spatial sound, with the
sound extending beyond the screen to create a somewhat immersive experience. Speech was also clear throughout, with the Penguins shouting audible even
amid the chaos of the scene.

One area where the Bravia 9 II is lacking, however, is its bass. For such a large-framed TV with two subwoofers, I expected more punch in the lower tone range. The Batmobiles engines had some heft to them, but it didnt have the rumble I was looking for. This isnt uncommon for a TV, but I was surprised that in this case it was one of Sonys models that was lacking. Sound quality score: 4.5 / 5 Sony Bravia 9 II review: Design Image 1 of 2 The Bravia 9 II feels premium, with a weighty pedestal stand and build (Image credit: Future) Its anti-glare screen is effective at eliminating mirror-like reflections (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Sturdy but weighty build Thicker than other TVs Looks premium Like several other RGB models Ive tested, the Bravia 9 II is bulkier than a lot of other TVs. The Bravia 9 IIs frame is chunkier and deeper than youd expect for a modern TV, so this is something to bear in mind if youre going to be fitting it into a tight space. Its weighty as well this 65-inch TV is easily one of the heaviest Ive set up.

That said, the Bravia 9 II still looks like a premium TV, with a central pedestal stand consisting of three metal components that feel and look appropriate for a TV of this price. The stand also comes with a clear bit of plastic that can be attached to the rear of the stand to create what the
brand calls a mirage effect, where the stand seemingly disappears when viewed head-on, to give the TV a floating effect.

The Bravia 9 IIs supplied remote is perfectly serviceable, with shortcut buttons to major apps like Netflix and buttons laid out in a standard format. However, it feels lightweight and cheap, which is disappointing for a TV in this price range. It does however use USB-C charging, similar to Samsung and Hisenses remotes, which is a nice touch. Design score: 4 / 5 Sony Bravia 9 II review: Smart TV & menus Google TV is a decent smart TV platform, but the banner ads on its home page (pictured) can be very distracting (Image credit: Future) Google TV interface Tons of picture settings Google home page quite cluttered The Bravia 9 II uses Google TV as its smart TV platform, with
access to major apps including Netflix and Disney Plus, and, in the UK, to major UK apps like BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Theres also the option of hands-free control via Google Assistant, and the TV is compatible with Google Cast,
Alexa and Apple Airplay2.

Google TVs home page is a good hub for recommending relevant content, as well making content youre watching easy to find, particularly on YouTube. One
issue with the home page, which Google TV has had for a while, is that its large banner ads can make the screen look cluttered, and push your apps further down the screen.

The Bravia 9 II has a comprehensive suite of settings, especially for adjusting the picture. There are plentiful settings to enable you to tailor the picture to your liking, and while some of these are a little hidden (the ambient light sensor is in a totally separate menu for example), the menus
are mostly easy to navigate and use. While I dont find Google TV as aesthetically pleasing or easy to use as LGs webOS, Samsungs One UI Tizen, or Roku, its a perfectly fine smart TV system. Smart TV & menus score: 4 / 5
Sony Bravia 9 II review: Gaming The Bravia 9 II is great for gaming, with brilliant response times (Image credit: Future) 9.8ms input lag time Good performance overall Only two HDMI 2.1 ports The Bravia 9 II has a good array of gaming features, supporting 4K 120Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM,
as well as Perfect for PS5 features including Auto HDR Tone Mapping. Sadly, only two of its four HDMI ports are 2.1 compatible for gaming, which is still a step behind a lot of other rival TVs from LG, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL.

I measured the Bravia 9 IIs input lag at 9.8ms (4K 60Hz), which is a nice improvement over other Sony TVs Ive tested, including the brands Bravia 8 II flagship OLED, which registered 16.8ms (also in 4K 60Hz).

Actual gameplay on the Bravia 9 II is very smooth. When I played Battlefield
V , movement felt fluid and responsive, with the Bravia 9 II showing no
judder during a chaotic desert mission where I dodged enemy fire while
jumping in and out of vehicles. I did notice that during some particularly fast-paced action, where I sprinted across the battlefield, there was a
slight blurring of finer details, but overall the game looked great, with the Bravia 9 IIs excellent picture quality for movies translating over to games. Gaming score: 4.5 / 5 Sony Bravia 9 II review: Value The Bravia 9 II's supplied remote has everything you need, but feels cheap for a TV at this price (Image credit: Future) Premium price Pricier than rival RGBs and OLEDs Great performance for the money Theres no denying that the Bravia 9 II is a premium-priced TV. It sits at the top end of the market and is pricier than most, if not all, of its major rivals. The 65-inch model I tested costs
$3,599 / 3,499 / AU$5,999, which is pricier than a flagship OLED like the LG G6, the 65-inch model of which costs $2,499 / 2,699 / AU$4,999. Its pricier than even the Samsung R95H, that brands flagship RGB TV, with its 65-inch costing $2,799 / 2,899 / AU$4,499.

Both those rival TVs have more features than the Bravia 9 II, especially for gaming, and they deliver very good performance in their own right. That being said, the Bravia 9 II is easily the most impressive RGB TV Ive tested, delivering superb performance that exceeded my expectations. Its just a shame that youre paying a premium for that performance and based on Sonys history when it comes to pricing, its unlikely that the Bravia 9 IIs price will fall into line with competitors. Value score: 3.5 / 5 Should you buy the Sony Bravia 9 II? The Bravia 9 II's black tones are one of its most impressive features (Image credit: Future) Swipe to scroll horizontally Sony Bravia 9 II

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Notes

Rating

Features

Impressive anti-glare screen, RGB panel and good gaming features

4.5/5

Picture quality

Stunning colors, impressive contrast and black tones, excellent backlight control and reflection handling. Some blooming when viewed off-center

5/5

Sound quality

Very good overall sound quality with exceptional detail and accuracy, along with a wide soundstage, but bass is lacking.

4.5/5

Design

Premium build with sturdy feel, but thicker and weightier than a lot of other TVs

4.5/5

Smart TV and menus

Google TV has good app recommendations, but banner ads are distracting. Good amount of picture settings; sound settings could be confusing for some

4/5

Gaming

Fantastic gaming performance with a good array of features, but only two HDMI 2.1 ports.

4.5/5

Value

Pricier than most rival RGB and OLED TVs, and beyond the budgets of many potential buyers. Very good performance for the price, however

3.5/5 Buy it if...

You want superb picture quality The Bravia 9 II's rich, gorgeous colors, excellent contrast, OLED-level blacks and impressive backlight control all combine to deliver a near-complete picture experience

You want a TV for bright rooms The Bravia 9 II's anti-glare screen
eliminates mirror-like reflections effectively, which combined with its high brightness, makes it terrific for bright rooms

You want the best of RGB The Bravia 9 II is the best RGB TV I've tested so far, showing a real evolution of LED, backlit TVs that makes the tech competitive with OLED Don't buy it if...

You're on a budget The Bravia 9 II is one of the pricier TVs on the market, with a higher price tag than most rival RGB and OLED TVs in the same sizes.

You have multiple game consoles The Bravia 9 II only comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports, meaning those with multiple consoles may want to look elsewhere.

You want to watch from an angle While the Bravia 9 II's backlight control is excellent, there is still some blooming present when viewed off-center. OLED is still the best for off-axis viewing Also Consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell - Column 0

Sony Bravia 9 II

Samsung R95H

Sony Bravia 7 II

LG G6

Price (65-inch)

$3,599 / 3,499 / AU$5,995

$2,799 / 2,899 / AU$4,495

$2,599 / 2,299 / AU$3,299

$2,499 / 2,699 / AU$4,995

Screen type

RGB LED

Micro RGB

RGB LED

OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz

165Hz

120Hz

165Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Smart TV

Google TV

One UI Tizen

Google TV

webOS 26

HDMI ports

4 (2x HDMI 2.1)

4 x HDMI 2.1

4 (2x HDMI 2.1)

4x HDMI 2.1

Samsung R95H One of the Sony Bravia 9 II's main rivals, the Samsung R95H delivers bold colors, solid black levels and an effective anti-glare screen. The R95H is cheaper, and has a more comprehensive feature set for gaming too. That being said, the Bravia 9 II's picture and sound quality are better but the price difference may be too great for some to ignore.

Read our full Samsung R95H review

Sony Bravia 7 II The Bravia 7 II is the step-down model to the Bravia 9 II, and while the 7 II doesn't have the 9 II's full picture or sound quality,
what it does deliver, at a much cheaper price, is very good indeed, showing what RGB is capable of at this price point. People with bright rooms may want to look elsewhere however, as the Bravia 7 II isn't great with reflections.

Read our full Sony Bravia 7 II review

LG G6 LG's flagship OLED is cheaper than the Bravia 9 II, and has the same rich colors, fantastic contrast and black tones. It's even great for bright rooms, showing only minimal reflections. The G6 is also better for gaming,
and comes at a cheaper price. OLED fans will want to pick this, while
non-OLED fans may want to opt for the Bravia 9 II.

Read our full LG G6 review How I tested the Sony Bravia 9 II (Image credit: Future) Tested over several weeks Tested using different SDR and HDR sources and in varying lighting conditions Measurements taken using Portrait
Displays' Calman color calibration software After spending a few days establishing the Bravia 9 II's best pictures modes (Cinema for brighter rooms and HDR content, Professional for dark-room viewing, and Standard for sport and SDR TV), I watched reference movies and TV shows to test its picture and sound quality.

I used 4K Blu-rays to analyze its color, contrast, detail, motion and backlight control. I also used 4K Blu-rays to analyze its built-in sound quality, in particular using a scene from The Batman .

For gaming, I used an Xbox Series X and played Battlefield V .

Once these tests were complete, I took measurements using a Murideo Six G 8K test pattern generator, Jeti Spectral 15VA Spectroradiometer and Klein K-10A colorimeter (profiled together) and used Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software to take said measurements.

Brightness measurements were taken using white window patterns in both SDR
and HDR, noting results for windows 1-100% in size. These were taken in the TV's Professional, Cinema and Standard modes.

Next, I analyzed its HDR color gamut coverage using both the UHDA-P3 (the standard used to master 4K Blu-ray and digital cinema releases) and BT.2020 ( a wide color-gamut format) color spaces.

After this, I measured the Bravia 9 II's color and grayscale accuracy using the Delta-E averages, which measures the difference between the source test pattern and what's shown on screen.

Finally, I analyzed its input lag in both 4K 60Hz and 1080p 120Hz using a Leo Bodnar 4K HMDI Input Lag Tester.

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