The Sony BRAVIA 9 II is a premium 65-inch 4K HDR television built around Sony’s new True RGB backlight system. Positioned as a 2026 flagship, it is designed for viewers who want the brightness of a high-end LED television, a wider and more precise colour range, sophisticated local dimming, strong image processing, and a polished home-cinema experience.
What Makes the BRAVIA 9 II Different?
The headline feature is the True RGB backlight. Instead of relying on white or blue LEDs combined with a colour-conversion layer, the system independently controls red, green, and blue LEDs. Sony pairs this with RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro and local dimming to deliver high brightness, richer colour volume, and more controlled contrast.
In practical terms, bright HDR highlights can look vivid without washing out colour, while dark scenes retain more shadow detail. X-Wide Angle Pro is intended to preserve colour and contrast for viewers seated away from the centre, and Immersive Black Screen Pro reduces distracting reflections in bright rooms.
Key Features at a Glance
- 65-inch 4K LCD panel: 3840 × 2160 resolution with a native 120 Hz refresh rate.
- True RGB backlight: independently controlled red, green, and blue LEDs for expanded colour volume and high brightness.
- XR Processor: AI-assisted scene analysis adjusts colour, contrast, clarity, and motion.
- Advanced contrast control: RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro, XR Contrast Booster 40, and local dimming.
- Premium screen treatment: X-Wide Angle Pro and Immersive Black Screen Pro.
- HDR support: HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision.
- Gaming: 4K at 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM, eARC, and Source-Based Tone Mapping over HDMI 2.1 features.
- Google TV with Gemini: streaming, recommendations, voice interaction, Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and Apple HomeKit.
- Premium integrated audio: Acoustic Multi-Audio+ system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.
- Modern connectivity: four HDMI inputs, two USB ports, Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Picture Quality: Brightness, Colour, and Contrast
The BRAVIA 9 II is aimed at demanding viewing environments. Its exceptionally bright backlight and anti-glare screen make it particularly well suited to open-plan living rooms, daytime sport, and films watched with ambient light.
At night, the local-dimming system works to keep black levels deep while preserving intense highlights. The XR Processor, XR Clear Image, Smooth Gradation, and XR Motion Clarity help lower-resolution broadcasts, compressed streams, and fast movement look cleaner and more natural. Picture modes include Cinema, Professional, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision options, game-specific modes, and everyday presets such as Standard and Calm.
Movies, Streaming, and Smart TV Experience
Google TV brings major streaming services, personalised recommendations, watchlists, voice search, and app downloads into one interface. Google Cast and Apple AirPlay make it easy to send compatible content from phones, tablets, and computers, while Apple HomeKit provides smart-home integration. Gemini support adds more conversational discovery and assistance.
Film fans also benefit from calibrated and cinema-oriented picture modes, plus Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced playback. Availability of apps, voice services, and included movie offers can vary by country and account.
The BRAVIA 9 II is designed around Sony’s streamlined smart-TV remote experience, with quick access to power, volume, channels, inputs, settings, playback controls, and major streaming functions. Voice control works with Google TV, allowing users to search for films, open compatible apps, ask for recommendations, adjust selected settings, and control supported smart-home devices without navigating long menus. The remote’s simplified layout should be easy to learn, although viewers who frequently use broadcast TV or external equipment may need time to become familiar with menu-based shortcuts and device control through BRAVIA Sync.
Smartphone remote options
- Sony | BRAVIA Connect: on supported models, the app can provide power, input, volume, channel, and quick-settings controls, plus a touchpad interface for swipe-and-tap navigation.
- Google TV app: can turn a compatible Android or iOS phone into a basic remote for navigation and text entry.
- Same-network setup: the television and phone normally need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network before pairing.
- Useful backup: a phone remote is convenient when the physical remote is misplaced and can make passwords or search terms easier to enter.
Practical considerations
- Complete the initial Google TV setup and install current software updates before assessing voice or app-remote performance.
- Enable HDMI-CEC/BRAVIA Sync if you want the Sony remote to control compatible soundbars, receivers, disc players, or streaming devices.
- Keep voice-services and account privacy settings aligned with your household preferences.
- Confirm app compatibility for the BRAVIA 9 II in your region, because Sony’s supported-device lists and app functions can change.
Gaming Features and HDMI Considerations
For PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and gaming PC users, the television supports 4K/120 Hz, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and Source-Based Tone Mapping. VRR is available on HDMI inputs 3 and 4, and eARC shares one of those premium inputs. That means buyers connecting several high-bandwidth gaming devices plus an eARC soundbar or receiver may need to plan their connections carefully or use a capable AV receiver. The native 120 Hz panel supports smooth console gaming, but the television does not target 144 Hz or higher PC gaming in the way some competing models do.
Audio and Home-Theatre Integration
Sony equips the with an 80-watt, eight-unit Acoustic Multi-Audio+ speaker system comprising full-range drivers, subwoofers, tweeters, and beam tweeters. The goal is to position dialogue and effects more convincingly around the screen than a basic downward-firing TV speaker system. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Voice Zoom 3, acoustic auto calibration, and 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer support add flexibility.
Owners of compatible Sony soundbars can use Acoustic Center Sync and direct BRAVIA Theatre integration for a more unified front soundstage.
Design, Placement, and Installation
The BRAVIA 9 II is available in four sizes: 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 115-inch. With their standard stands fitted, the models measure approximately 1445 × 906 × 341 mm, 1669 × 1033 × 386 mm, 1892 × 1158 × 441 mm, and 2565 × 1535 × 540 mm respectively. Their wall-mount hole patterns are 300 × 300 mm for the 65- and 75-inch models, 400 × 400 mm for the 85-inch model, and 1000 × 700 mm for the 115-inch model. Approximate weights without stands are 26.6 kg, 38.1 kg, 48.2 kg, and 106.8 kg respectively.
The 115-inch is about 2.57 metres wide, weighs more than 100 kg before its stand is attached, and Sony’s setup material calls for multiple people to handle it. For every size, confirm ventilation clearance, cable routing, wall construction, doorway and stair access, furniture capacity, soundbar clearance, and the mount’s pattern and load rating before delivery.
Detailed Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Model | Sony BRAVIA 9 II range |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Screen size | 65-inch class, 64.5-inch / 164 cm measured diagonal 75-inch class, 74.5-inch / 189 cm measured diagonal 85-inch class, 84.6-inch / 215 cm measured diagonal 115-inch class, 114.5-inch / 291 cm measured diagonal |
| Display type | LCD with True RGB LED backlight and local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 pixels, 4K UHD |
| Native refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Viewing and glare technology | X-Wide Angle Pro; Immersive Black Screen Pro |
| Picture processor | XR Processor with AI scene recognition |
| Colour technology | RGB TRILUMINOS Max; Live Color Technology |
| Contrast and backlight control | RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro; XR Contrast Booster 40; Dynamic Contrast Enhancer |
| Clarity and motion | XR Clear Image; Smooth Gradation; XR Motion Clarity |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Smart TV platform | Google TV with Gemini |
| Casting and smart home | Google Cast built-in, Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, BRAVIA Sync/HDMI-CEC |
| HDMI inputs | 4 side-facing HDMI inputs; HDCP 2.3 |
| HDMI 2.1 features | 4K/120 Hz, eARC/ARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM; VRR on HDMI 3 and 4 |
| USB ports | 2 side-facing USB ports |
| Network connections | Ethernet LAN; Wi-Fi 6E supporting 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HOGP, and SPP profiles |
| Tuner input | 1 terrestrial/cable RF input |
| Digital audio | 1 digital audio output, shared with S-Center Speaker input |
| Built-in audio | Acoustic Multi-Audio+; eight speaker units; 80 W total output |
| Speaker configuration | 2 full-range speakers, 2 subwoofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 beam tweeters |
| Audio formats and features | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X, Voice Zoom 3, acoustic auto calibration |
| TV dimensions with stand | 65-inch: 57 × 35.75 × 13.5 in / 1445 × 906 × 341 mm 75-inch: 65.75 × 40.75 × 15.25 in / 1669 × 1033 × 386 mm 85-inch: 74.5 × 45.6 × 17.4 in / 1892 × 1158 × 441 mm 115-inch: 101 × 60.5 × 21.375 in / 2565 × 1535 × 540 mm |
| Stand footprint | 65-inch: 13.63 × 3.25 × 13.5 in / 343 × 80 × 341 mm 75-inch: 13.63 × 3.25 × 15.25 in / 343 × 81 × 386 mm 85-inch: 17.4 × 3.2 × 17.4 in / 443 × 81 × 441 mm 115-inch: 74.25 × 2.875 × 21.375 in / 1885 × 70 × 540 mm |
| Weight with stand | 65-inch: 67.5 lb / 30.6 kg 75-inch: 95.9 lb / 43.5 kg 85-inch: 23.0 lb / 55.8 kg 115-inch: 246.3 lb / 111.8 kg |
| Weight without stand | 65-inch: 58.6 lb / 26.6 kg 75-inch: 84.0 lb / 38.1 kg 85-inch: 106.2 lb / 48.2 kg 115-inch: 235.3 lb / 106.8 kg |
| VESA mount pattern | 65-inch: 300 × 300 mm 75-inch: 300 × 300 mm 85-inch: 400 × 400 mm 115-inch: 1000 × 700 mm |
Who Is It Best For?
- Bright-room viewers: high brightness and strong reflection control suit rooms with windows or daytime viewing.
- Movie enthusiasts: refined processing, local dimming, Dolby Vision, and cinema-focused modes support a premium home-theatre experience.
- Sports fans: the 120 Hz panel and XR Motion Clarity are designed to keep fast action smooth and readable.
- Console gamers: 4K/120 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and PlayStation-friendly features cover current-generation gaming needs.
- Sony ecosystem owners: compatible BRAVIA Theatre products gain tighter control and acoustic integration.
Potential Drawbacks to Consider
The BRAVIA 9 II is expensive, and value-conscious buyers may find strong Mini LED or OLED alternatives for less. Only HDMI inputs 3 and 4 support VRR, with eARC occupying part of that premium connection budget. The 120 Hz ceiling is excellent for console gaming but less attractive to PC gamers seeking 144 Hz or higher. Although X-Wide Angle Pro is designed to improve off-axis viewing, a directly centred seat remains the safest choice for the most consistent contrast. As with any bright local-dimming LCD, demanding scenes may still reveal some haloing compared with self-emissive OLED panels.
Its price and limited number of full-bandwidth gaming connections mean it is not the automatic choice for every buyer, but viewers who value cinematic processing, daytime visibility, and Sony ecosystem integration will find a highly accomplished flagship television.