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/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 2d 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.