Sony Bravia 9 II
Exact average 89.6 · 6 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 90
Image: Sony7 professional reviewers tested the Sony Bravia 9 II, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and sound. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews, TechRadar and 4 more
The catch: It is very expensive, and cheaper OLEDs can look better.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 100Trusted Reviews
A showcase for RGB LED that delivers a faithful, cinematic picture and top-tier sound, making it the reviewer's pick for film fans.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 95Expert Reviews
Calls Sony's first RGB LED TV a spectacular success, with striking accurate pictures that cope even in very bright rooms.
Read Expert Reviews review - 90TechRadar
The reviewer rates it the best RGB LED TV tested so far, with superb color, contrast and bright-room handling.
Read TechRadar review - 90The Verge
Praised as the best RGB LED TV available, with great brightness, accuracy and a best-in-class bright-room screen.
Read The Verge review - 82CNET
The reviewer finds it the best RGB LED TV tested, with strong color and reflection rejection, but argues that cheaper OLEDs look even better.
Read CNET review - 80ZDNET
One of the most impressive pictures outside OLED, with excellent colour accuracy, brightness and built-in audio.
Read ZDNET review - 90est.HDTVTest
The Sony Bravia 9 II is an exceptional LED-LCD television that delivers performance remarkably close to a professional mastering monitor.
Read HDTVTest review
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Common questions
Is the Sony Bravia 9 II worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. It is very expensive, and cheaper OLEDs can look better.
Do critics agree about the Sony Bravia 9 II?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (ZDNET) to 100 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Sony Bravia 9 II?
Price (5 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sony Bravia 9 II?
The LG C6 OLED (critic score 88), .