Sony Bravia 7 II specifications

The Sony Bravia 7 II is a 65-inch 4K television with a Mini LED RGB backlight, supporting HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG formats. It features a 120 Hz panel, four HDMI ports (two of which are HDMI 2.1), and includes Google TV as its operating system. The TV has a sleek design with a central stand and is available in various sizes, with the 65-inch model priced around 1800 € as of the time of writing, compared to 2000 € at launch. It competes with models such as the Hisense UR9S and TCL C89L, which also use RGB Mini LED technology, as well as OLED options like the LG C6 and Samsung S92H.

Additional features and connectivity

The Bravia 7 II has a 3840 x 2160 resolution and is equipped with Google Assistant, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Chromecast. It includes features such as My Cinema, which allows users to set up different image and sound configurations for different scenarios. The remote control is rechargeable via USB-C and includes shortcuts to popular streaming services.

Display technology and performance

The TV's display technology includes a Mini LED RGB backlight with VA subpixels, which provides good contrast through local dimming. However, there are some issues with color accuracy, particularly with red and blue tones in SDR mode, and some visual artifacts in certain scenes. The maximum brightness in SDR mode reaches 665 cd/m², which is higher than many competitors but lower than the Bravia 9 II and some other models.

HDR performance and reflectance

In HDR mode, the Bravia 7 II achieves a peak brightness of 2164 cd/m² on a 10% window, which is a strong result but still lower than some competing models. It has a delta E of 1.9 in HDR mode, indicating good color accuracy. However, the TV has a high reflectance of 40.7%, which can be problematic in brightly lit rooms, and it lacks an anti-reflective coating, unlike some other models.

Gaming and audio performance

The TV's input lag is 10.4 ms in 1080p at 60 Hz, which is suitable for gaming, but increases to 30.9 ms at 120 Hz. It also has a high motion blur of 30 ms. The audio system is well-regarded, providing good spatialization and bass response, though it is less equipped than the Bravia 9 II.

Durability and competition

The Bravia 7 II has a durability score of 7.6/10, which is the same as the Bravia 9 II but lower than the scores of the Hisense UR9S, TCL C89L, and Samsung S92H. The TV is considered a good Mini LED RGB television with a solid HDR performance, good design, and strong audio features, but it has some significant drawbacks, including high reflectance and color inaccuracies. It faces competition from the TCL C89L, which is more affordable and offers better performance in some areas, and from OLED models like the LG C6 and Samsung S92H, which offer superior contrast and anti-reflective features.