Several Sony BRAVIA televisions with the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 system-on-chip (SoC) are experiencing a notable audio synchronization issue when running Android 14. According to RTINGS, a review site specializing in consumer electronics, the delay between the image and sound can reach several hundred milliseconds, especially during long gaming sessions. While a delay of just tens of milliseconds can be annoying, the issue on some models is significantly worse, with delays lasting up to 600 milliseconds or more. The problem affects all Sony BRAVIA models equipped with the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 SoC that use LPCM audio via HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel). RTINGS reported that the issue becomes more pronounced after specific video mode changes, such as switching between 4K at 60 Hz in SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) and HDR (High Dynamic Range), or transitioning to 1080p at 120 Hz. These changes trigger a new HDMI handshake, which can lead to audio desynchronization that lasts for 20 minutes or more. In testing, the delay varied by model, with the Sony A95L experiencing about 250 ms, the BRAVIA 7 II around 438 ms, and the BRAVIA 9 exceeding 600 ms. Interestingly, the issue isn’t limited to the latest models. RTINGS noted that the BRAVIA 9, which transitioned from Android 12 to Android 14, also suffered from delays of over 600 ms. This suggests that the problem may have been introduced through a software update, affecting multiple generations of Sony TVs, including models from 2023 to 2026. The issue appears to be related to how the televisions process audio internally, rather than the external devices connected via HDMI. RTINGS found that the problem persists even when the soundbar is disconnected and the TV's built-in speakers are used. The review also found that TCL TVs with the same Pentonic 1000 SoC did not exhibit the same issue, even when running Android 14. This suggests that the problem is not solely due to the MediaTek SoC or Google's Android system. While the issue has been observed with LPCM audio, RTINGS also noted irregular interruptions with Dolby MAT streams from an Apple TV on the BRAVIA 9, though not consistently enough to reproduce the problem reliably. Sony has not yet provided details on the cause of the issue or announced a fix, leaving affected users to wait for a potential software update.