Screen size 65 inches (also available in 43, 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches)
Type LCD
Backlight Direct LED (no local dimming)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system Google TV
HDMI inputs 4
Gaming features 4K/60Hz, ALLM
Input lag 13.2ms at 60Hz
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 84 x 145 x 7.2cm
The Bravia 3 is among some very tough competition at this price, and while it handles some picture and sound aspects well, its poor handling of dark content and lacklustre gaming specs can’t be overlooked
Pros
- Warm and natural colours
- Impressive motion processing
- Dynamic and spacious built-in sound
Cons
- Poor black levels
- 60Hz panel won’t appeal to gamers
- Expensive for its feature set
Screen size 65 inches (also available in 55, 75, 85 and 98 inches)
Type LCD (VA)
Backlight Mini LED (240 dimming zones)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system Google TV
HDMI inputs 4 (x 2 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Gaming features 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode
Input lag 13.3ms at 60Hz
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 83 x 145 x 5.8cm
It's significantly more expensive than the Bravia 3, but the Bravia 5 is absolutely worth the extra money, delivering a healthy dose of that premium Sony TV experience at a well-below-flagship price
Pros
- Excellent backlight control
- Vibrant but still natural and nuanced colour
- Great value for money
Cons
- Backlight clouding when viewed from an angle
- Occasional colour slips
- Non-Sony rivals offer more gaming features
