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Sony Bravia 2 II

Designed to Improve Ordinary Television

Sony's Bravia 2 II focuses on making ordinary broadcasts and streaming easy to watch, rather than competing on advanced refresh rates or control over bright and dark parts of the picture.

Independent evidence checkedAbout 4 minutesReviewed 1 August 2026
Our verdictWorth considering for higher-picture detail gaming on a compatible television, provided its compromises fit the buyer's routine
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74/100

Performance

55/100

Value for money

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The 60-second verdict

Sony's Bravia 2 II focuses on making ordinary broadcasts and streaming easy to watch, rather than competing on advanced refresh rates or control over bright and dark parts of the picture. The main reason to buy it is a clear picture suited to a large screen. You also get smoother movement for sport and modern games. The main drawbacks are the standard movement screen is a weaker fit for premium console gaming. impact in bright scenes will be more limited than on brighter bright-screen television or deep-black screen rivals. Our price check found Sony Bravia 2 II at £1,099 for 65-inch model on 17 August 2026.

Our verdictWorth considering for higher-picture detail gaming on a compatible television, provided its compromises fit the buyer's routine

What it gets right

  • A clear picture suited to a large screen
  • Smoother movement for sport and modern games
  • connection 2.0 x 4

The compromises

  • The standard movement screen is a weaker fit for premium console gaming
  • impact in bright scenes will be more limited than on brighter bright-screen television or deep-black screen rivals
  • Built-in speakers are unlikely to match the size of the picture
Is it right for you?

Buy it—or leave it?

Buy it if…
  • You specifically want higher-picture detail gaming on a compatible television
  • The 65-inch model version fits your needs
  • You have compared the drawbacks with similarly priced alternatives
Skip it if…
  • The standard movement screen is a weaker fit for premium console gaming
  • impact in bright scenes will be more limited than on brighter bright-screen television or deep-black screen rivals
  • Built-in speakers are unlikely to match the size of the picture
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What it is actually like

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01Watching television and films

Sony Bravia 2 II is easiest to understand through what it changes in normal use. You get a clear picture suited to a large screen. You also get smoother movement for sport and modern games.

02Where it earns its price

Smoother movement for sport and modern games. connection 2.0 x 4. That only matters if you will use it regularly.

03What may frustrate you

The standard movement screen is a weaker fit for premium console gaming. impact in bright scenes will be more limited than on brighter bright-screen television or deep-black screen rivals. Built-in speakers are unlikely to match the size of the picture. If one of these affects how you will use it, a different model is the safer choice.

What should you pay?

Price and value

Our price check found Sony Bravia 2 II at £1,099 for 65-inch model on 17 August 2026. The 65-inch Sony Bravia 2 II was £1,099, and no cheaper smaller screen is used to make its value look stronger. Prices can move, so confirm the model, configuration and final basket total before buying.

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Living with it

Who will notice the difference?

1

Best fit

Choose it when higher-picture detail gaming on a compatible television will be directly useful in your everyday life.

2

living with it

high-detail X-Reality PRO clean up older or poorer-quality programmes everything you watch is the second feature to weigh against the price, support and any extra accessories or subscriptions.

3

Wrong fit

The standard movement screen is a weaker fit for premium console gaming; spending more or less on a better-matched alternative can be the smarter decision.

Before you decide

What else should you consider?

£1,099 · Sony Bravia 2 II is compared at 65 inches so screen size cannot disguise a price difference, while screen type, brightness and motion decide the better fit.

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