Sony’s 2025 Bravia TV lineup is here, and while the company isn’t flooding the market with dozens of new models, it’s rolling out a thoughtful mix of upgrades and additions. This year’s focus is on three new TVs — the Bravia 8 II, Bravia 5, and Bravia 2 II — each targeting a different kind of viewer, whether you're all-in on home theater or just want a good 4K TV that won’t break the bank.
Here’s a closer look at what’s new, what’s sticking around from last year, and how it all fits together.
Let’s start with the headliner. The Bravia 8 II is Sony’s newest QD-OLED model, and it replaces the highly-rated A95L. It’s available in two sizes (55 and 65 inches), and it comes loaded with tech designed to make movies and shows look more true-to-life. Sony says the panel is up to 50% brighter than the previous Bravia 8 and even outshines the A95L.
The XR Processor is at the heart of it all, using a scene-recognition system to adjust the picture based on what’s happening on screen. This helps fine-tune everything from color balance to contrast in real time. Sony’s Triluminos Max and XR Contrast Booster also play a big role, especially when it comes to highlighting details in both bright and dark scenes.
Sound is another big feature here. Instead of traditional speakers, the screen itself produces audio using Acoustic Surface Audio+, which creates the effect of sound coming directly from the picture. If you pair it with a Sony soundbar that supports Acoustic Center Sync, the setup becomes even more immersive.
Like other top-tier Sony TVs, the Bravia 8 II comes with studio-calibrated modes for streaming services like Netflix, Sony Pictures Core, and Prime Video. These modes automatically adjust the picture settings so that the content looks closer to how it was intended to be seen. The TV also supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced, including select IMAX Enhanced titles on Disney+ with DTS:X audio.
Next up is the Bravia 5, Sony’s new Mini-LED TV. It sits between the more premium Bravia 7 and Bravia 9 models and is aimed at people who want strong performance without going all the way to OLED prices.
You’ve got a wide range of sizes here — from 55 inches all the way up to a massive 98 inches. It runs on the same XR Processor as the 8 II and features the XR Backlight Master Drive for local dimming. That means it can handle light and dark areas of the screen more effectively, which helps reduce haloing and keeps contrast sharp.
Sound-wise, Sony added magnetic tweeters and X-Balanced speakers, which are supposed to make dialogue clearer and better position audio across the screen. It also includes support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced, just like the 8 II.
The Bravia 5 comes with the same calibrated modes for streaming services and runs on Google TV, giving you easy access to all the major apps and built-in voice control.
At the more budget-friendly end of the lineup is the Bravia 2 II. It’s a standard LED model without some of the higher-end features of the OLED and Mini-LED sets, but it still brings a solid mix of performance and features.
Screen sizes range from 43 to 75 inches, and inside you’ll find Sony’s X1 4K processor, which handles motion smoothing, HDR tone mapping, and upscaling lower-resolution content. It doesn’t include local dimming, so contrast isn’t quite as sharp as in the Bravia 5 and above — but you do get support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which is a nice bonus for a TV in this price range.
It also runs Google TV and includes some accessibility options like Talkback voice navigation, tactile port markers for easier setup, and quick access to accessibility settings for households where more than one person might be using the TV.
Sony isn’t wiping the slate clean for 2025 — several models from last year are sticking around. That includes the Bravia 9 and Bravia 7 Mini-LEDs, the original Bravia 8 OLED, and the budget-friendly Bravia 3.
The Bravia 9 still stands as Sony’s top Mini-LED option. We believe it was the best Mini-LED TV of 2024 and remains a go-to choice for those who want one of Sony’s best. The Bravia 7, while a step below, still holds its own with strong HDR performance, earning the Highly Recommended Award in our review last year.
Sony is also expanding the size options for the original Bravia 8. In addition to the existing 55", 65", 77", and 83" versions, new 42" and 48" models are joining the mix in 2025. This gives OLED fans even more flexibility based on room size and budget.
All of Sony’s 2025 Bravia TVs are powered by Google TV, so you can expect a familiar interface with quick access to streaming apps, personalized content recommendations, and Google Assistant voice controls built in.
Sony’s Bravia Connect app is another way to manage things. It lets you control TV settings or paired audio devices like soundbars and speakers right from your phone — no remote needed. If you do use a Sony soundbar, many models will integrate right into the TV’s settings menu, making things like volume or sound mode tweaks a lot easier.
Sony hasn’t shared the pricing details yet, but all three of the new TVs — the Bravia 8 II, Bravia 5, and Bravia 2 II — are expected to launch sometime in spring 2025.
