What it gets right
- Dark scenes can look deep rather than grey
- A clear picture suited to a large screen
- Smoother movement for sport and modern games
- connection 2.1 x 2 / connection 2.0b x 2
The compromises
- deep-black screen pricing is higher than many capable screen technology with a light behind it alternatives
- Very bright rooms can favour a powerful bright-screen television with better control over dark scenes
- Static logos and menus still make sensible screen-care habits worthwhile
Buy it—or leave it?
- You specifically want strong contrast and a high-quality screen
- The 65-inch model version fits your needs
- You have compared the drawbacks with similarly priced alternatives
- deep-black screen pricing is higher than many capable screen technology with a light behind it alternatives
- Very bright rooms can favour a powerful bright-screen television with better control over dark scenes
- Static logos and menus still make sensible screen-care habits worthwhile
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01Watching television and films
Sony Bravia 8 is easiest to understand through what it changes in normal use. You get dark scenes can look deep rather than grey. You also get a clear picture suited to a large screen.
02Where it earns its price
A clear picture suited to a large screen. Smoother movement for sport and modern games. connection 2.1 x 2 / connection 2.0b x 2. That only matters if you will use it regularly.
03What may frustrate you
deep-black screen pricing is higher than many capable screen technology with a light behind it alternatives. Very bright rooms can favour a powerful bright-screen television with better control over dark scenes. Static logos and menus still make sensible screen-care habits worthwhile. If one of these affects how you will use it, a different model is the safer choice.
Price and value
The exact 65-inch model version was listed at £1,999 in the UK when we checked on 17 August 2026. The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 was £1,999, 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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Who will notice the difference?
Best fit
Choose it when strong contrast and a high-quality screen will be directly useful in your everyday life.
living with it
Cinematic sound from screen with Acoustic Surface Audio+ is the second feature to weigh against the price, support and any extra accessories or subscriptions.
Wrong fit
deep-black screen pricing is higher than many capable screen technology with a light behind it alternatives; spending more or less on a better-matched alternative can be the smarter decision.
What else should you consider?
£1,999 · Sony Bravia 8 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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