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Sony BRAVIA 8 II 55"

55" • OLED • 120 Hz • 2

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55"Display
OLEDPanel
120 HzRefresh Rate
2HDMI 2.1
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Should I buy it?

Sony BRAVIA 8 II 55"
CONSIDER
  • Current model — 20 months on the market
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • film nights
  • dark rooms
  • console gaming
Watch out for:
  • Two sizes only, 55 and 65 inches
  • Variable refresh on HDMI 3 and 4 only, and HDMI 3 carries eARC
20 months on the market
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Two sizes only, 55 and 65 inches
  • Variable refresh on HDMI 3 and 4 only, and HDMI 3 carries eARC
  • A 120 Hz panel, where LG's OLEDs accept 165 Hz
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Display

What does the display offer?

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DISPLAY

The panel is the television.

55 "

55" — Screen Size · OLED — Panel · 120 Hz — Refresh Rate · 3840x2160 — Resolution

55"OLED120 Hz3840x2160
55"Screen Size
OLEDPanel
120 HzRefresh Rate
3840x2160Resolution
Gaming

What does it offer for gaming?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

GAMING

What matters for a console: HDMI 2.1, VRR and ALLM.

2 HDMI 2.1

2 — HDMI 2.1 inputs · 4K 120 Hz — Maximum HDMI signal · Yes — Variable refresh rate (VRR) · Yes — Auto low latency mode (ALLM)

24K 120 HzYesYes
2HDMI 2.1 inputs
4K 120 HzMaximum HDMI signal
YesVariable refresh rate (VRR)
YesAuto low latency mode (ALLM)
Audio

What does it offer for sound?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

AUDIO

The power and layout of the built-in speakers.

15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W W

15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W — Sound output (RMS)

15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W
15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 WSound output (RMS)
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Films & Video

film nights

Great fit
dark rooms

Great fit
Gaming

console gaming

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
A self-lit OLED panel with the XR Processor behind it
Acoustic Surface Audio+: the screen is the speaker, so voices come from the face on it
Studio Calibrated modes and CalMAN measurement, as on the flagship
Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for a PlayStation 5
Things to consider
Two sizes only, 55 and 65 inches
Variable refresh on HDMI 3 and 4 only, and HDMI 3 carries eARC
A 120 Hz panel, where LG's OLEDs accept 165 Hz
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

ReleaseJanuary 1, 2025

The start of the initial sales period.

Design🇯🇵 Japan

Sony designs its televisions in Japan and buys their panels from LG Display and Samsung Display; its product pages state no assembly country per model.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 8 II 55" specifications

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Display

Official source: sony.co.uk
Screen Size
55 inch
Screen size (cm)
140 cmComputed by Kacbu: 55″ × 2.54 = 139.7 cm
Display Technology
OLED
Resolution class
4K UHD
Resolution
3840x2160
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
HDR formats
Dolby VisionHDR10HLG
Pixel Density
80 PPIComputed by Kacbu: √(3840² + 2160²) ÷ 55″ = 80 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9Computed by Kacbu: 3840 : 2160
Screen Area
8339.2 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 55″ × (3840×2160) → 8339.2 cm²
Recommended viewing distance
1.7–2.2 mComputed by Kacbu: 140 cm × 1.2 (THX 40°) … × 1.6 (SMPTE 30°)

Picture processing

Official source: sony.co.uk
Picture processor
XR Processor
Upscaling
XR Clear Image
HDR technology
XR Contrast Booster 25, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Dolby Vision
Yes
Calibration support
CalMAN

Gaming

Official source: sony.co.uk
HDMI 2.1 inputs
2
Maximum HDMI signal
4K 120 Hz
4K 120 Hz input
Yes
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
Yes
VRR inputs
HDMI 3/4
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
Yes

Audio

Official source: sony.co.uk
Sound output (RMS)
15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W

Operating System

Official source: sony.co.uk
Operating System
Google TV

Smart TV

Official source: sony.co.uk
App store
Google Play Store
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Google Cast
Yes
Apple HomeKit
Yes
Web browser
Yes

Connectivity

Official source: sony.co.uk
HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
USB ports
2× USB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3

Broadcast tuners

Official source: sony.co.uk
Digital tuners
DVB-CDVB-S2

Design

Official source: sony.co.uk
Bezel type
Flush Surface

Power

Official source: sony.co.uk
Standby consumption
0.5 W

General

Official source: sony.co.uk
Series
BRAVIA 8M2
Model code
K-55XR8M2
Release Year
2025
Sizes in the series
55, 65
FAQ

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What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Sony BRAVIA 8 II?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Sony BRAVIA 8 II: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
What is Acoustic Surface Audio+?
Sony vibrates the OLED panel itself to make sound — the sheet states two actuators and two subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W. A voice on screen comes from the mouth that is speaking rather than from below the picture.
How does it compare with the BRAVIA 9 II?
The 9 II is an LCD with local dimming, goes to 115 inches and carries 80 W of sound. The 8 II is the OLED: perfect blacks, two sizes, and the panel as the speaker. Processor, HDR formats and the HDMI story are the same.
Which HDMI input should a console use?
The fourth, if a soundbar has the third. Sony states variable refresh for HDMI 3 and 4 only, and eARC on the third.
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Models

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Market

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MarketModelModel code
Germany, European Union, Spain, Italy55"K-55XR8M2
Germany, European Union, Spain, Italy65"K-65XR8M2