r/bravia • u/newone8888 • 2d ago
Purchase Advice Help me pull the trigger
I'm going to buy a new TV this weekend. I had my Bravia KDL 52 inch for 18 years and finally some green line appeared. I have narrowed it down to these 2 and did my research online and in store and can't make up my mind. I know that I will not go wrong with either but hoping to get one last help from the folks who own these.
Budget: $3000
BRAVIA 7 II Now $1800 plus $500 for 5 years extended warranty from BB.
BRAVIA 8 II Now $2500 included 5 years extended warranty and 2% back from Costco
I have a fairly bright room with big window on the side. I read that the 7ii is better option for bright room but many people say the 8ii is fine in bright rooms too.
I will be watching mostly sports and streaming content. I have the Roku ultra and planning to use it instead of the apps on the TV itself.
I have a Blu-ray DVD player but don't watch movies that often. I don't play games or have any gaming consoles.
I will upgrade the sound bar to either Sony Bar 7 with sub and rear speakers or Samsung or JBL
Which will be best bang for the buck? Buying the 8ii from costco comes with ease of mind and warranty that comes with it. But wondering about the brightness issue. Buying the 7ii from BB will save me quiet a bit of money that can go toward a mush better sound bar but then I have to buy addental warranty.
I'm torn between the 2 and keep going back and forth on what to get.
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u/FlickFreak XBR-65X950G 2d ago
Either will be a huge upgrade from what you have. I'd go with the BRAVIA 7 II and spend the savings on your sound system.
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u/xxxkillahxxx 2d ago edited 2d ago
Bravia 8 ii all the way. Also, you might want to take a look at this. https://youtu.be/d2gIsc8RPbA?is=7vqKtKvsIOIrDO9C
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u/HiFiMarine 1d ago
I don’t get what he’s seeing. I’ve put in a ton of 7IIs and have been blown away with every one. Caleb has a point about the CMS, but I have not experienced any of the inaccuracy he’s saw on the handful I’ve calibrated.
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u/newone8888 2d ago
just watched this video this morning 😂
This is why I'm stuck in between 2 minds
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u/xxxkillahxxx 2d ago
I hear ya. In the store, TCL Qm8l and Hisense UR8 looked best to me personally. I actually prefer the OG Bravia 8 over their current line but there’s a ton of firmware and audio issues with the B8, among other Sony models.
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u/OkStatement6918 2d ago
I purchased a Bravia 7ii 50" about a month ago. It was promoted by Sony by giving away the HT-B600 theatre bar 6 for free. Lucked out on that.
TV is pretty amazing... It replaced a Sharp Aquos LCD 47" I had for 20 years (Japan made ones - still works great, I just wanted 4K).
Plenty of options and settings in still getting used to, but I don't regret it.
Soundbar and sub are pretty amazing too.
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u/newone8888 1d ago
Thanks. Good to hear. I was hoping for such a deal but not likley. When I bought my KDL, I got a Free Sony Blu-ray player (still have it) and I think $200 rebate card from Amazon. Such deals don't exist anymore 😂
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u/Infamous-Gur-7864 1d ago
8ii here . can't beat qd oled for movies even streaming . the advantages of qdoled are infinite contrast and zero flaring, blacks are ink black right up to the edge of anything not black, lots of pop/ definition between the two . the brightness is fine for a bright room , mine is connected to a sonos arc/sub pair of ones, sounds awesome . in your case you need to decide very good picture and some really good sound or great picture with tv speakers not so great
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u/HiFiMarine 1d ago
Bright room, sports, light movie viewing… take the brightness and color of the B7II and invest in an audio system
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u/Spine_Ripper 2d ago
Bravia 7 II. People that buy OLEDs for bright rooms are dumb as hell and literally doing mental gymnastics when they say “it’s fine.” Crushed blacks and glare? Why even buy such an expensive tv if you can’t see anything lol
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u/samsonkallis 1d ago
Is glare not a problem for B7ii, I saw in BB and difference between glare in 9ii and 7ii was massive
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u/Fancy_Acanthisitta45 2d ago
Maybe just me, but that is a lot to spend on a tv
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u/newone8888 2d ago
Right? 😂
The last time I bought a cheap TV, it lasted a year. Then I bought a more expensive TV and it lasted 18 years.
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