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Brightness
Customers are generally positive about the brightness of the Sony BRAVIA 8 Smart Google TV with Dolby Vision HDR. Some initially found it weak but were able to adjust settings for improved results, while others praise its ability to reduce glare and work well in brightly lit rooms. The blacks are deep and rich, and the screen is capable of impressive light levels, making it a favorite among those who have compared it to other sets. However, some customers note that it does not reach the same maximum brightness as higher-end models from Sony and Samsung.
User Interface
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the user interface of the Sony BRAVIA 8 Smart Google TV, praising its simplicity, intuitive design, and quick access to popular streaming apps. Some users also appreciate the PS5 integration and voice control functionality. However, a few customers mention that while the features are excellent, they can be overwhelming for some. Overall, the user interface is seen as a major strength of the TV.
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Picture Quality
Customers have a generally positive opinion on the picture quality of the TV, with many praising its vibrant colors, crispness, clarity, and natural look. Some customers noted that while SDR content looks almost as good, low frame rate content may suffer from stutter. The TV's image processing technology is praised for enhancing both image and sound quality. However, some customers have mentioned that it is a noticeable step down from more expensive models but still offers fantastic picture quality.
Contrast
Customers are generally positive about the TV's contrast, praising its ability to deliver sharp and detailed images with impressive full range contrast. However, some have reported issues with factory defects affecting picture quality.
Highlights
Quality
Ambient light rejectionthe coating on the screen does a good job minimizing ambient reflections, and the brightness of the scre... Read More
Audio was surprisingly good for tv speakers, and there was a very simple, quick auto-calibration tool which locates your sittin... Read More
(sharpness was developed to address blurry composite video on crts and makes zero sense when used on digital video on a fixed p... Read More
The tv sort of locked up and even after powering it off and on again, it lost the ability to output sound until i switched to a... Read More
Price
Overall this is a fantastic choice for the price.
I wasn’t looking to spend this much on a tv, but so far every penny has been worth it.
I think a product of this cost shouldn't skimp on a user manual.
However, the upscaling of low resolution content is terrible for the money you’re paying.
Shipping
Arrived promptly and did all they were supposed to do.
Two days after the sony 55-inch arrived, we had it up and running in our kitchen dining area.
Amazon delivered the tv via guys in a small rent-a-truck.
Delivery to me took over a week filled with trouble, that cost one star.
Packaging/appearance
The simple stuff first; it comes extremely well packaged and well branded on the box.
Unpacked 77 inch sony tv, placed on stand, plugged it in and inspected for damage.
The packaging was easy to open with scored areas on the front.
Pretty well packaged (although it strangely did not have a protective film over the screen).
Competitiveness
This tv replaces my previous model year tv, the somewhat equivalent the bravia xr a80l from 2023.
While it is a noticeable step down from the still 30% more expensive 2023 a95l qd-oled, it still offers fantastic picture quali... Read More
It doesn't make sense to compare it to the 'flagship' bravia 9 because the bravia 9 is a massive step backwards in picture quality.
Sony is not the only manufacturer to do this, but six seems excessive (sony picture core, netflix, disney+, prime video, crunch... Read More
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
quality, great, set, good and easy. - Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 19.
- Previous analysis of this listing was an D grade.
- Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 30.4% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 136 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 15 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’d seen another reviewer mention that they couldn’t get theirs to turn on and i had a similar experience
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No power led remote or power button it wouldn’t turn on
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I was getting bummed because dealing with a return on something this big is a sad time and i eventually got the thing powered on
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I tried different surge strips and that was the only change and that worked
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If you’re having a similar frustration check the plug
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I saw this tv at a competitor’s store and it was next to another sony
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First off i’m going to say that both bravias have amazing pictures
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