I tested Sony's affordable RGB mini-LED TV, and it's the TV that finally convinced me the next-gen tech could beat OLED

Date:
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Description:
Sony's entry-level RGB TV, the Bravia 7 II, is a strong overall performer
that might not beat the best OLEDs, but gives them a good run for the money.

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Sony Bravia 7 II serves as the more affordable model in Sonys RGB LED 2026 lineup, and while it may not deliver the OLED -rivaling performance RGB has been touted to offer, its probably one of the best examples Ive seen of the new RGB tech in action. It wont beat the very best TVs Ive tested this year, but its certainly a great TV.

The Bravia 7 IIs picture quality is great overall. It demonstrates excellent backlight control that delivers OLED-level blacks when viewed straight on, with minimal signs of blooming. It also delivers spectacular colors that
rival the best OLED TVs , as well as refined, realistic detail and textures that bring pictures to life. It also delivers excellent motion handling for fast-paced action on screen. While not perfect, due to its reflective screen and signs of backlight blooming and faded contrast when viewed off-center,
the Bravia 7 IIs picture is still very good. Sonys TVs are often among the strongest for built-in sound, but while the Bravia 7 II shows promise, its built-in sound wasnt quite as good as I hoped. Getting the settings right is key (check out the sound quality section for more info), and once set up, it does deliver a clear, detailed, and accurate sound profile with decent bass. Yet, the sound felt too contained for my liking. Id recommend one of the best soundbars here if youre a regular movie viewer. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Gaming is well supported on the Bravia 7 II, with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision all featured. The Bravia 7 II even produced a 10.4ms input lag time; one of the stronger times Ive seen from a Sony TV. This translates well into real-life gaming, as I found performance smooth and responsive. While it has just two HDMI 2.1 ports and its picture can get muddy during fast-paced sequences, the Bravia 7 II still gives the best gaming TVs a run for their money.

Using Google TV as its smart TV platform, the Bravia 7 II has a good number
of picture and audio settings, with fairly easy-to-navigate menus.
Performance is strong overall, with only the occasional stutter, and while
the large banner ads on the home menu can be distracting, Google TV is a decent smart TV platform.

The Bravia 7 II is solid value for money. While it is a premium-priced mid-range TV, it delivers very good performance with a strong feature list
and even goes toe-to-toe with rival OLEDs like the LG C6 . The 65-inch launched at $2,599 / 2,299 / AU$3,299, with prices already dropping to $1,799 / 1,899 / AU$3,295. The Bravia 7 II may still be pricey, but its mostly in line with other RGB TVs and OLEDs for what it offers. Sony Bravia 7 II (50-inch LED) at Amazon for 1,599 Sony Bravia 7 II review: Prices & release dates (Image credit: Future) Release date: July 2026 50-inch price: N/A / 1,899 / AU$2,295 55-inch price: $2,099 / 1,999 / AU$2,499 65-inch price: $2,599 / 2,299 / AU$3,299 75-inch price: $3,099 / 2,999 / AU$4,499 85-inch price: $3,999 / 3,999 / AU$5,999 The Bravia 7 II is the more affordable model in Sonys True RGB TV lineup, sitting below the flagship Sony Bravia 9 II. The 65-inch model I tested for my review launched at $2,599 / 2,299 / AU$3,299, putting it at a similar launch price to the LG C6 OLED. 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.

Since its release, the Bravia 7 II has been on sale several times, with the same 65-inch model I tested dropping to $1,799 in the US and 1,999 in the UK. Prices remain unchanged in Australia at the time of writing. Sony Bravia 7 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 7 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 HDR Standard SDR Filmmaker SDR Standard Sony Bravia 7 II HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1114 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 829 LG C6 HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1427 HDR Filmmaker
Mode (Fullscreen) 247 Samsung R95H HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1977 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 612 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 nits HDR Filmmaker Data Product HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 7 II 1114 829 LG C6 1427 247 Samsung R95H
1977 612 Sony Bravia 7 II HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1295 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 788 LG C6 HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1364 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 243 Samsung R95H HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 2066 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 647 0 750 1,500 2,250 3,000 nits HDR Standard Data Product HDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 7 II 1295 788 LG C6 1364 243 Samsung R95H 2066 647 Sony Bravia 7 II SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 90 SDR Filmmaker Mode
(Fullscreen) 94 LG C6 SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 333 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 237 Samsung R95H SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 115 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 185 0 100 200 300 400 nits SDR Filmmaker Data Product SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) SDR Filmmaker Mode
(Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 7 II 90 94 LG C6 333 237 Samsung R95H 115 185 Sony Bravia 7 II SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 608 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 476 LG C6 SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 391 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 234 Samsung R95H SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 413 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 187 0 200 400 600 800 nits SDR Standard Data Product SDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Sony Bravia 7 II 608 476 LG C6 391 234 Samsung R95H 413 187 HDR color gamut Closer to 100% is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Sony Bravia 7 II UHDA-P3 98.6 BT.2020 89.6 LG C6 UHDA-P3 99.7 BT.2020 75.9 Samsung R95H UHDA-P3 148 BT.2020 94.1 0 37.5 75 112.5 150 HDR Filmmaker Data Product UHDA-P3 () BT.2020 () Sony Bravia 7 II 98.6 89.6 LG C6 99.7 75.9 Samsung R95H 148 94.1 Picture accuracy A lower score is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. SDR Delta-E Sony Bravia 7 II 6.5 LG C6 1.3
Samsung R95H 3.7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SDR Delta-E Data Product Value Sony Bravia 7 II 6.5 LG C6 1.3 Samsung R95H 3.7 Input lag Lower is better. Taken using a
Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Video Signal Lag Tester. Sony Bravia 7 II 4K 60Hz 10.4 1080p 120Hz 5.7 LG C6 4K 60Hz 9.2 1080p 120Hz 4.7 Samsung R95H 4K 60Hz 11.7 1080p 120Hz 9.4 0 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 ms HDR Filmmaker Data Product 4K 60Hz
(ms) 1080p 120Hz (ms) Sony Bravia 7 II 10.4 5.7 LG C6 9.2 4.7 Samsung R95H 11.7 9.4 The above EOTF graphs show the accuracy of the Sony Bravia 7 II in 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 get. As you can see, the UR8 did very well on all three target tests, showing little deviation from the reference line. (Image credit: Future) Spectral power distribution refers to the intensity of light that a source will display at various wavelengths of color. It can reveal how accurately a source shows color at different light levels and be instructive in understanding how a TV is handling color (Image credit: Future) Sony
Bravia 7 II review: Features The Bravia 7 II has a good number of
connections, but only two HDMI 2.1 ports. (Image credit: Future) RGB mini-LED panel XR Processor Perfect for PS5 features The Bravia 7 II is one of Sonys True RGB TVs and features an RGB mini-LED backlight. This introduces red, green and blue LEDs instead of the normal white youll find in a standard LED/mini-LED panel for greater color volume and (generally) higher
brightness. Along with the RGB backlight, there are numerous named RGB features, including RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro and RGB Triluminous Max

The Bravia 7 II is equipped with Sonys own XR Processor, which supports picture features such as XR Clear Image (for better motion clarity), XR
Motion Clarity (for smoother motion) and XR Contrast Booster (for enhanced contrast).

Dolby Vision HDR is supported but not HDR10+ (which isnt unusual for Sony). There's also support for IMAX Enhanced content.

The Bravia 7 II supports an X-Wide Angle Pro feature for better viewing angles, something RGB TVs from most brands say is one of the advantages of
the new technology, as standard mini-LED, when viewed from an angle, can
often result in backlight blooming.

As for audio, the 65-, 75- and 85-inch models have a 40W speaker system consisting of two full-range speakers and two subwoofers. The 50- and 55-inch models use two full-range speakers and two tweeters. The Bravia 7 II supports AI Voice upscaling and room calibration audio features, and both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (as well as DTS-HD) audio formats.

For gaming, the Bravia 7 II has two HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 120Hz,
ALLM and VRR gaming. The other two ports are standard HDMI 2.0. There are
also Perfect for PS5 features, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Genre Picture Mode (where the TV will automatically switch to game picture mode
when a PS5 is detected), and support for the PS Remote Play app, where you
can control your PS5, PS5 Pro or PS4 from another location via the TV.

The Bravia 7 II uses Google TV as its smart TV platform and supports the
usual streaming apps such as Netflix and Prime Video, as well as Sonys own Bravia Pictures Core streaming service. In the UK, there is support for BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and Channel 5 streaming apps. In the US, the Bravia
7 II features an ATSC 3.0 tuner. Features score: 4.5/5 Sony Bravia 7 II review: Picture quality Color reproduction is one of the Bravia 7 II's real strengths, delivering vibrant colors that make movies like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (pictured) really pop. (Image credit: Nintendo / Universal Pictures / Future) Brilliant color reproduction Excellent contrast Blooming when viewed off-center Starting with brightness measurements, the 65-inch Bravia 7 II registered 1,114 nits peak HDR brightness in its Professional picture mode (its equivalent to Filmmaker), 1,295 nits in Standard mode, and 1,163 nits in Cinema mode. This makes it one of the dimmer RGB TVs Ive tested out of the box, with the Hisense UR8 hitting 2,097 nits and the Samsung R95H hitting 1,977 nits, both in HDR Filmmaker Mode.

As for HDR fullscreen brightness, the Bravia 7 II registered 829 nits in Professional mode, a solid number that beats both the UR8, which hit 771
nits, and the R95H, which hit 612 nits: again, both in Filmmaker Mode.

The Bravia 7 II also registered promising peak SDR brightness in Standard mode, hitting 608 nits, and in Cinema mode, hitting 663 nits, making it a
good TV for standard daytime and broadcast TV and other non-HDR sources.

One of the first things I noted about the Bravia 7 II while testing it in our lab is that it has a reflective screen. Any dark scenes viewed in bright lighting showed mirror-like reflections on the screen, especially when there was a lot of black. If youre watching a darker movie or TV show, its definitely worth watching in ambient conditions. Colors also look accurate
and punchy in equal measure in real-world movies like Speed Racer (pictured) (Image credit: Future) Moving to 4K, HDR content, the Bravia showcases excellent color reproduction: some of the best Ive seen on an RGB TV so far. Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie , colors really pop on-screen with superb vibrancy. As the Lumas all gather in the room for story time, the
Lumas themselves are vibrant, showing off the Bravia 7 IIs fantastic color volume. Other bright colors throughout the movie, such as the green of Yoshis skin, are bold and rich, too.

In a real-world movie, namely Speed Racer , the Bravia 7 II renders the gaudy interior of the Racer home and their outfits with real accuracy and some impressive clarity. The purple of Royalton Industries is another highlight, where the Bravia 7 II shows excellent highlights and great color luminance.

Its not surprising the Bravia 7 II delivered brilliant colors as it scored highly in the HDR color gamut coverage tests. It registered 87.7% of the BT.2020 color space and 99.2% of the UHDA-P3 color space: both excellent results that are up there with QD-OLED TVs. While other RGB TVs Ive tested have broken the scale of the UHDA-P3 coverage, with both the Hisense UR8 and Samsung R95H hitting over 145%, this didnt stop the Bravia 7 II colors from looking fantastic. In fact, in my Bravia 7 II vs R95H comparison, I often preferred the Bravia 7 IIs color profile. It even gave the C6 a run for its money in my LG C6 vs Bravia 7 II comparison . The Bravia 7 II even handles challenging dark movies like The Batman (pictured) well, showing good backlight control and strong contrast (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future)
The Bravia 7 IIs contrast is strong. In The Batman , the dark walls and
floors of the Batcave balance well with the bright tones from the overhead lights and monitors Bruce uses when reviewing video footage. Theres also
great shadow detail, where textures such as the back wall of a subway
platform Batman stands on are legible while still maintaining rich dark
tones.

In Dark City , blacks are deep and inky, and again theres powerful contrast
at work. I did notice some occasional black crush in some scenes. When John
is talking to the hotel clerk, the texture of his curly hair isnt as clear, but black tones are still rich. In my Bravia 7 II vs Samsung R95H comparison
, the R95H proved to have better black detail in this scene. The Bravia 7
II's detail is again one of its strong suits, as it delivers 3D-like textures that give the picture real depth (Image credit: Future) The Bravia 7 II
showed superb detail and crisp textures throughout my testing. In footage of
a snow-covered deer from the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark 4K Blu-ray, the deer has a near-3D-like look, showing some nice depth that really made the image come to life. This is true in other reference scenes I used too, such
as how people look in Speed Racer . Skin looks lifelike, and other textures, like the detail of the Mach 5 car, were delivered with gorgeous clarity.

It also demonstrates excellent motion handling, even with motion settings turned off. As cars glided around the track in the opening race of Speed
Racer , there were very minimal signs of judder or blur. The Bravia 7 even effectively handled the commentators moving across the screen, something Ive seen produce serious judder on other TVs. Image 1 of 2 Viewed head on (1) the Bravia 7 II delivers deep black tones and contrast (Image credit: Future)
When viewed from an angle, signs of blooming appear, though it is still
better than standard mini-LED (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original While I did find that viewing angles of the Bravia 7 II were better than a standard mini-LED, I noted that when
viewed from an extreme angle, some backlight blooming was visible, especially in dark scenes. As white text appears against a black background, there's a halo effect around the writing. This is an area where OLED, which RGB aims to rival, is still superior, as OLED has self-dimming pixels for better control. However, the Bravia 7 II did mostly deliver very good backlight control when viewed head-on. Picture quality score: 4.5/5 Sony Bravia 7 II review: Sound quality The Bravia 7 II's built-in sound does an admirable job with movies like Speed Racer , but I'd still recommend a soundbar. (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future) Good dynamics and detail Effective Acoustic Room Calibration Sound can still feel contained to screen The 65-inch Bravia 7 II has a 40W speaker system, consisting of two full-range speakers and two subwoofers. Rather than the conventional sound modes of other TVs, it focuses on a much more manual approach, with an equalizer and processing settings for users to experiment with.

During the opening race of Speed Racer , the Bravia 7 II delivered accurate sound with clear dynamics. As cars swerved around the track, the sound was accurately mapped to the picture on screen. In one section, as Speed grinds his car on a rail, the subtle grinding noise was audible amongst the chaos of the race. There was some solid, punchy bass capturing the sound of the engines, but I couldnt help but feel it lacked the oomph Ive come to expect from Sonys TVs.

Activating Acoustic Room Calibration added some much-needed edge to the
sound. The soundstage widened, creating a more immersive sound, and bass was heftier, rendering the roar of the engines more accurately. Voices were clear with and without the calibration, but they were clearer with the calibration active. Atmos effects such as cars flying overhead as they cleared the tracks jumps were also more audible.

Still, the sound could be harsh at times, especially when in the compressed dynamic range. I opted for standard for a quieter, warmer sound profile. The sound again felt artificial at times, and still felt contained to the rear of the TV. While the overall sound is decent, it wont beat a good soundbar.
Sound quality score: 4/5 Sony Bravia 7 II review: Design Image 1 of 2 The Bravia 7 II's stand (pictured 65-inch) can blend in with the right table-top stand (Image credit: Future) The Bravia 7 II is bulkier than a lot of other TVs I've tested this year (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Invisible stand Hefty build Bulkier than rivals
The Bravia 7 II has a central pedestal stand. Made of tough, sturdy metal,
the Bravia 7 II feels secure on a tabletop stand, and against the right background (I use a dark-wood stand), the stand can blend in to create a more floating look.

The Bravia 7 II itself is on the weightier side, mainly due to its bulkier frame. Compared to many other TVs in todays market, the Bravia 7 II is much deeper and thicker, probably to handle its built-in speakers. The TV's bezel is trim, allowing plenty of room for the pictures on screen.

There are two remotes included with the Bravia 7 II (one mainly for UK users, as it has numbered buttons), but the main one is the Bravia Voice Remote. The button layout is functional and easy enough to understand, but it feels on
the cheap side, being made of light plastic. For a TV at this price, Id have liked a more premium remote. Design score: 4/5 Sony Bravia 7 II review: Smart TV & menus Google TV's large banner ads can be distracting (Image credit: Future) Google TV Good number of settings Ads and performance can frustrate Like most Sony TVs, the Bravia 7 II uses Google TV as its smart TV platform. Once logged in with your Google account, there will be recommendations from various apps based on your viewing history, which is useful for finding new content. However, the home page is beset with large banner ads that sometimes fill half the screen, which can be very distracting. Google TV supports all major streaming apps, including UK-based platforms such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

In terms of settings, the Bravia 7 II has plenty of picture settings and
modes for users to get stuck into. There are tons of ways to customize
picture settings, with AI-based tools and more traditional brightness, color, contrast and motion settings. The aforementioned sound settings (in the Sound Quality section) also allow for some freedom, but can be daunting for those looking for easy set-up.

I did find that while navigating through some apps and menus, the Bravia 7
IIs performance could stutter at times. This was also true when using the UB-820 4K Blu-ray player, with some stutters here and there. Performance for the most part was solid; just not as slick as on LGs TVs, say. Smart TV & menus score: 4/5 Sony Bravia 7 II review: Gaming The Bravia 7 II is a great overall gaming TV, handling fast-paced games like Battlefield V (pictured) well: for the most part. (Image credit: Future) 10.4ms input lag time 4K
120Hz and VRR supported Only two HDMI 2.1 ports The Bravia 7 II supports 4K 120Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM, featured on two HDMI 2.1 ports. Using a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Input Lag Tester, I measured the Bravia 7 IIs
input lag at 10.4ms at 4K 60Hz, which is a big improvement over other Sony
TVs weve tested at TechRadar, such as the Bravia 8 II OLED, which clocked in at 16.3ms (4K 60Hz). The Bravia 7 II also registered 5.7ms at 1080p 120Hz: a solid time compared to other TVs Ive tested this year.

These strong input lag times translate to actual gaming. Playing Battlefield
V on Xbox Series X, the Bravia 7 II demonstrated responsive performance,
which felt smooth even during chaotic battle sequences with a lot of free-flowing movement. Locking onto targets felt snappy with almost no signs of judder.

The Bravia 7 IIs picture quality while gaming was strong for the most part, showing excellent detail with 3D-like textures, as well as bold brightness, rich contrast and punchy colors. I did notice that during faster-paced moments, a dirt screen effect could occur, where textures became a bit muddied, but this didnt happen all the time. Gaming score: 4.5/5 Sony Bravia
7 II review: Value I would've liked a more premium remote for the price of
the TV (Image credit: Future) Solid value Very good performance and features Similar price bracket to LG OLED C6 The Bravia 7 II is a mid-range model, and while its 65-inch model, which currently costs $1,799 / 1,899 / AU$3,295, is
a premium price tag for this price bracket, it performs well for the money, giving both the LG C6 and Samsung R95H (Samsungs flagship RGB TV) a run for their money when I tested them side-by-side: and its cheaper than both.

The Bravia 7 IIs closest OLED competitor is the LG C6, which costs $1,799 / 2,099 / AU$3,295 for a 65-inch, meaning its the same price in both the US and Australia. While the Bravia 7 II doesnt quite top the C6 in terms of value
for money, as it's missing some features, like four HDMI 2.1 ports, which the C6 has, the Bravia 7 II is good overall value for money in the new RGB world. Value score: 4/5 Should I buy the Sony Bravia 7 II? (Image credit: Future) Swipe to scroll horizontally Sony Bravia 7 II

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Good gaming features, smart features and performance

4.5/5

Picture quality

Stunning colors, detail and great backlight control overall, but blooming appears when viewed off-center. Its screen is quite reflective too.

4.5/5

Sound quality

Solid sound quality overall when set up correctly, with good detail and accuracy. Sound does feel contained to the screen and can be harsh at times.

4/5

Design

Solid overall build quality, but is on the denser, deeper side in terms of scale.

4.5/5

Smart TV and menus

Google TV has good app access and content recommendations, but banner ads are distracting. Great picture and sound settings.

4/5

Gaming

Great gaming performance with low input-lag times. Solid picture, but some dirty screen effect can happen. Only two HDMI 2.1 ports could be a problem
for some gamers.

5/5

Value

Consistent price with other RGB TVs and good performance and features for the money. LG C6 is available for the same price, however.

4/5 Buy it if...

You want great overall picture quality The Bravia 7 II shows what RGB TVs
can be capable of, with excellent color reproduction, strong contrast and black tones and better-than-mini-LED backlight control.

You want a gaming RGB TV With 4K 120Hz, Dolby Vision gaming, VRR and ALLM supported, plus a 10.4ms input lag time, the Bravia 7 II is a strong gaming TV.

You want to see what RGB LED can do While some RGB TVs I've tested so far haven't quite lived up to the hype, the Bravia 7 II shows what the new tech
is capable of at a more 'affordable' price point. Don't buy it if...

You'll be watching from an angle While off-center viewing is still decent, backlight blooming and faded contrast can appear when watching the Bravia 7
II from an angle.

You have a very bright room The Bravia 7 II does have a reflective screen, which can make watching darker scenes difficult in brighter viewing conditions.

You need multiple HDMI 2.1 ports for gaming The Bravia 7 II only has two
HDMI 2.1 ports (one of which is eARC), so if you have multiple consoles and a soundbar, you'll struggle for space. Also Consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell - Column 0

Sony Bravia 7 II

LG C6

Samsung R95H

Price (65-inch)

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

$2,699 / 2,599 / AU$3,995

$2,999 / 3,099 / AU$4,999

Screen type

RGB LED

OLED

Micro RGB

Refresh rate

120Hz

165Hz

165Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Smart TV

Google TV

webOS 26

Samsung Vision AI (Tizen)

HDMI ports

4 (2 x HDMI 2.1)

4x HDMI 2.1

4x HDMI 2.1

LG C6 The main OLED rival of the Bravia 7 II, the LG C6 is one of 2026's
best TVs, delivering excellent picture quality and performance. While the C6 offers better contrast, colors, and black tones, along with a full suite of gaming features, the Bravia 7 II went toe-to-toe with the C6 when I tested them side-by-side. They're both in a similar price bracket, so it comes down to panel tech preference.

Read our full LG C6 review

Samsung R95H Samsung's flagship Micro RGB TV is brighter than the Bravia 7
II and has more gaming features, while also delivering the same strong contrast and backlight performance. In my head-to-head test of the two, the Bravia 7 II's colors and detail were stronger overall, however. The Bravia 7 II is also significantly cheaper.

Read our Bravia 7 II vs R95H comparison

Hisense UR8 Hisense's affordable RGB mini-LED, the UR8, delivers good
picture quality and features at a very competitive price in the US and Australia. While it delivers similar contrast and backlight control to the Bravia 7 II, the latter delivers stronger colors and detail that give it better picture quality.

Read our Hisense UR8 review How I tested the Sony Bravia 7 II (Image credit: Future) Tested over several weeks in our testing lab Tested in both light and dark conditions Measurements taken using Portrait Displays' Calman Color Calibration software Before conducting my full testing of the Sony Bravia 7 II, I first did some casual viewing to establish its best picture modes, opting for Professional mode in darker conditions and Cinema mode for
brighter conditions and brighter movies.

I next moved on to critical viewing, using reference scenes from 4K Blu-ray
to test color, contrast, detail, motion, upscaling and backlight performance. I also used SDR sources such as DVD, broadcast TV, and lower-resolution streaming.

I also used reference scenes from movies such as Speed Racer and The Batman
to test the Bravia 7 II's built-in speakers.

Once these subjective tests were complete, I took testing measurements using Portrait Displays Calman Color Calibration software and specialized
equipment, including a Murideo Six G 8K Metal test pattern generator and a Klein 10-A colorimeter, which was profiled with a Jeti Spectral 15VA spectroradiometer.

The first measurements I took were of the Bravia 7 II's brightness. Using 1-100% white window patterns, in both HDR and SDR, I focused primarily on the 10% (for peak brightness) and 100% (for full-screen brightness) window patterns, which are featured in the graphs above.

Next, I measured its HDR color gamut coverage, using both the UHDA-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces.

I also measured its grayscale and color accuracy in SDR using Delta-E values (the margin of error between the test pattern signal and what the screen shows) to determine its accuracy, hoping for a score below 3.

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

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