Sony has launched the Bravia 3 II television series, replacing the Bravia 3 from 2024 in its product lineup. The series is available in seven sizes: 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, and 100 inches. The 65-inch model, known as K65XR35M2, was tested and features an LCD panel with direct LED backlighting but no local dimming zones. It includes high-end features such as the XR processor, a native 120 Hz panel, and four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports. The television also includes Google TV with the Gemini assistant, which Sony says is a first for its televisions. The Bravia 3 II has thin bezels on the top and sides, with a thicker bottom band that houses the Bravia logo, an infrared receiver, and a light sensor (which can be turned off). The panel has an anti-reflective treatment available only on the 65 and 75-inch models, which helps reduce glare in bright rooms. The maximum thickness of the panel reaches 7 cm at the base, which is typical for a direct LED backlight. The television comes with a dual stand that allows for adjustable spacing, and the feet have a depth of 29 cm, with the screen elevated 6.5 cm above the furniture. The main advantage of the Bravia 3 II is its four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, which support 4K at 120 Hz, variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM). This is a significant improvement over the Bravia 9 II, which has only two HDMI 2.1 ports. HDMI 3 serves as an eARC port for connecting to a soundbar or amplifier. The television includes a digital optical audio output, an Ethernet port, an input for the tuner's antenna, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. It supports advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but the built-in speakers are basic and do not deliver strong sound projection. An optical output and eARC allow for the addition of a soundbar without loss of quality. The Bravia 3 II includes two remotes: one with a plastic design and numeric keys for accessing TNT channels, and a Bluetooth remote with a textured back for better grip. The remote includes a small speaker that emits a sound to help locate it and allows users to call Gemini, which can understand more natural voice commands than simple title searches. The remote's buttons are not backlit. The television's image processing uses the XR processor, which analyzes the image and applies XR Triluminos Pro for colors and XR Clear Image for sharpness and upscaling. The Bravia 3 II in France uses a VA panel, which offers good viewing angles but has lower native contrast than an IPS panel. HDR compatibility includes Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, with calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video, and Sony Pictures Core. Six image modes are available in both SDR and HDR: Professional, Cinema, Bright, Standard, Calm, and Photo. The Professional mode offers the most accurate image, while the Bright mode should be avoided as it hardens the image. In terms of performance, the average Delta E in SDR in Professional mode is 2.28, which is close to the threshold of visible error. In HDR, the average Delta E drops to 0.98. The measured brightness peak is 513 cd/m², which is sufficient for daytime viewing but limits the impact of HDR on small bright flashes. The EOTF curve closely follows the reference but clips at 68% of the signal, where the panel reaches its limits. The coverage of the Rec.709 space is 97.8%, and DCI-P3 is covered at 94.4%, which is very good for an LCD television of this category. Gaming is one of the strong points of the Bravia 3 II, with a native 120 Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports allowing 4K at 120 Hz on each port with VRR and ALLM. The input lag is excellent, with probes recording 10.1 ms in 4K at 60 frames per second in game mode. However, the image quality in games suffers from the absence of local dimming, which affects contrast in dark scenes and limits the impact of HDR. The television supports FreeSync and is compatible with PS Remote Play. The Bravia 3 II runs on Google TV with a Sony overlay of settings. The system is fast and includes Gemini for TV, which makes voice search more conversational. The home screen mixes recommendations, applications, and search, with the main platforms available. The television is compatible with AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, facilitating sending photos and videos from an iPhone or Android phone. The interface does not have a complete color management system, which limits fine calibration. The tested 65-inch model of the Bravia 3 II is listed at 1,099 euros, while the 100-inch model is offered at 2,799 euros. The first generation Bravia 3 was launched at 1,299 euros for the 65-inch model, and its successor is 200 euros cheaper, featuring a native 120 Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The Bravia 3 II series was announced in March 2026 and is available in France.