Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV Review

[@Kivancli79]

My man is willing to travel the worlds ... just to see if a tv has an smooth gradiation setting 😎

[@kiisseli1337]

Why not ask someone??

[@zy2239]

@@kiisseli1337nothing as firsthand experience . We trust him because he is him… not because he ask for others opinions like many other “Tv enthusiasts” youtubers. That is the reason why I watch his videos .

[@arturo_lugo]

If that's not commitment, I don't know what is

[@Max-kq2kp]

😂😂​@@kiisseli1337

[@Steep]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rsorry]

"I know Sony's picture menu by heart" 🤣

[@soylencer]

I used to troubleshoot over the phone without being next to the TV, it's good exercise

[@vmal04]

🤣

[@vmal04]

@@soylencer 🤣

[@jackrichards1703]

We've missed you

[@ScottSullivanTV]

I way awake at night thinking about Vincent. He's the only name I mutter. I count Vincent jumping over TVs to help me sleep.

[@Maxrc77]

Your girlfriend must be jealous.

[@vmal04]

@@ScottSullivanTV 🤣😂😅

[@vmal04]

@@ScottSullivanTV 😅🤣😂😆

[@thenerdshark]

The Return of the King

[@swizzronny8603]

Nice to see a fellow man of culture, a fellow Lord of the rings fan🔥

[@jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

​@swizzronny8603 It’s a reference to the title of his last video about Panasonic TVs.

[@ThePreciseClimber]

The Desolation of Sony

[@vmal04]

Du roi Dagobert 🤣

[@grimdicer152]

Glad to see Vincent is back and looking fine

[@stz03]

And his one liners are still 🔥

[@miguelescutia5556]

Why wouldn't he?

[@vmal04]

a oui je crois plutôt qu'il es perché votre Vincent 🤣

[@Happy_Zulu]

I bought my first OLED three years ago based on a recommendation from this channel. I could not be happier with the choice. Thank you and its great to see your vid again.

[@luke.dean2704]

Same…and rtings too..👍

[@wtpauley]

Same

[@MISTERMASTER1234]

This guy helped me to buy the c1 back in 2021 and A95L aswell!!

[@zy2239]

Which one did you buy and for what use ?

[@GrandSil90]

Same here. Got a C2 2 years ago

[@amitavraja3385]

The master is back, the one and only Vincent. No other reviews picked what he has found and they’re very important finds. It’s been a long wait, Vincent!

[@TheEclectic]

Vincent is the GOAT of TV reviewers.

[@vmal04]

C'est surtout le manuel pour les nuls 🤣

[@vmal04]

🤣😂😅Surtout de celui qui se base sur une notice en japonais qu'il ne c'est pas déchiffrer, fantasme de dire que le B8 ne possède pas le processeur XR et dire que Sony ment ,heureusement que je ne me base pas sur se post farfelus d'invertébrés pour faire mon choix ,je possède le B8 XR80 et il est incroyablement bon par apport au A95 l

[@theonik2006]

Glad to see you uploading again! Now to wait for the BRAVIA 9 review.

[@Sansho54]

Wow. US models don’t have Smooth Gradation and now confirmed no CMS, or 20 pt., and no co-processor. You’re forced to use Peak Luminance Medium for HDR to get correct tracking, but it caps brightness to under 500 nits. Sony needs to be raked over the coals for this. If they have no intention to fix any of these issues, then piss on them.

[@Enderblaze14]

Not to mention the false advertising implications by advertising the XR Processor despite apparently not having it. Not a good look for Sony

[@Imprisoned1995]

So @rtings is false information 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Sansho54]

@@Imprisoned1995 No, they just copied and pasted some sections of their previous Bravia reviews over and didn’t note the removal of Smooth Gradation.

[@GuppyPupples]

Are these issues even fixable via updates? This is infuriating. If it really doesn’t even use the XR processor, that’s gotta be outright fraud!

[@hdtvtest]

@Enderblaze14: To clarify, "XR processor" is a marketing term rather than a strictly defined hardware specification. While it may sound like it refers to a specific processor, Sony hasn't explicitly tied the name to any particular hardware configuration. So technically, it's not false advertising, since Sony could omit a co-processor and still use the term. This is similar to how companies market TVs with terms like "HDR1500" or "HDR2000" without necessarily delivering 1500 or 2000 nits of HDR peak brightness. Another example is Sony's use of "Triluminos Colour" for both quantum dot displays (like the W905A in 2013) and later KSF phosphor-based LED LCD TVs. That's why we spend so much time and effort on indepth technical testing, going beyond the marketing specs to provide potential buyers with the insights they need to make an informed decision.

[@scottsacala]

Lol.. there's that dry Vincent humor we all love!

[@vmal04]

Oui effectivement c'est un comique se Vincent🤡

[@kevo4275]

Vincent, you’ve read my mind! I’ve been watching you for years when I got my LG OLED and watched your review on it. I’m finally getting this Sony model. Thank you for sharing your review to us!!

[@MISTERMASTER1234]

Welcome back Vincent, we missed you!!

[@dp-calibrations2057]

Wow! I recently calibrated a 98 inch sony x90l and it had all the features missing from the model you have. I'm surprised a much lower tier model had all the normal menu options.

[@trixr4kids693]

So great to see you back! Hope to see you posting more often!

[@Wiggywoo1977]

You are second to none when it comes to TV knowledge and being an awesome and funny dude.

[@vmal04]

A oui pour le coup c'est un clown en pleins délire 🤣

[@MechaGodzilla]

Interesting that Vincent echoes what many others have said, that the LG C4 is the overall superior mid-range OLED TV this year. And based on his findings, I would agree. Well, hats off to LG for winning this particular round.

[@mtrebtreboschi5722]

Superior between these 2. It seems like Sony uncharacteristically didnt set the bar very high. Thats being done by samsungs QD oleds, and frankly, probably the A95L

[@trewright1482]

I would beg to differ, as the Samsung S90 series in QD OLED is far superior...

[@svtkilr]

@@trewright1482cap 🧢 Lg Oled are the best!!! My c1 has 19000 hours and it’s still perfect like the day I bought it. LG all day everyday!

[@James-sp2iw]

By the tone of his voice you could tell his irritated and angry but somehow he keeps it professional lol

[@Sansho54]

He didn’t even give it a general “Recommended” status. That speaks volumes.

[@James-sp2iw]

@@Sansho54 the U.S. market gets the option but the U.K. version doesn't

[@James-sp2iw]

Something around those lines

[@hdtvtest]

@James-sp2iw: No, the US model also doesn't have the [Smooth Gradation] setting.

[@James-sp2iw]

@@hdtvtest thanks for the info

[@kwesiwilliams1188]

Vincent going at Rtings again is him simply flexing and asserting himself as the most knowledgeable person in the industry. Rtings got a target on their back, and Vincent is the proverbial sniper.

[@Maxrc77]

Rtings Volume is much more and they're getting reviews out as soon as the TVs are available to the consumer so they can make the best choice possible, if we had five more reviewers like Vincent on KZbin we wouldn't really need them but cuz we don't they're a very valuable commodity.

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

rtings is not as in depth but the best thing is that they have a standardized test for every tv and it's public so you can just go and easily compare. I love vincent but you also have to consider that he takes way longer to make vids on tvs compared to rtings and a lot of tvs, like this bravia 8, won't be bought so late into the life cycle.

[@Pocketkid2]

So, what you're saying is that I should just buy the Sony A95L instead of the Sony Bravia 8

[@MISTERMASTER1234]

100% lol, not only because of missing features, but because the A95L is vastly superior😂

[@Csirkefoga]

@@MISTERMASTER1234except it lacks true blacks. Went and saw it for myself. It’s VERY obvious at the bezels.

[@CyberWoogy]

No. You shouldn’t buy Sony at all.

[@Pocketkid2]

@@CyberWoogy Why not?

[@MISTERMASTER1234]

​@@Csirkefoga A95L doesn't lack blacks, in a dark room blacks are so pure!!

[@joespart4782]

Wow this is perfect timing . I was deciding between the Sony Bravia 8 and the LG C4. This video sealed the deal

[@lpromer4796]

Did you get the C4?

[@joespart4782]

@ looking now . Torn between the 65” or 77” C4

[@lpromer4796]

@@joespart4782 oh ok, I’ve gad Sonys most of my adult time so I’ll probably go with a 65” Bravia 8 for my bedroom

[@IvanRubin]

Im returning the LG g4 65 inch to get Sony Bravia 8

[@lpromer4796]

@@IvanRubin wow! Really? Why? Was the G4 not that good?

[@eagles725]

Holy crap where you been?

[@Music.Movies.67]

Was kidnapped by Quantum TV

[@swizzronny8603]

@@Music.Movies.67😂😂😂

[@MISTERMASTER1234]

​@@Music.Movies.67 LMAAAO😂

[@swizzronny8603]

@@Music.Movies.67Hey don’t diss Quantum, that’s my G.I like both of them.They give different perspectives 🔥which is good for us viewers 🔥

[@444chroma]

This is baffling. All Sony OLEDs have had these features! Moreover, can't believe this is the first time I'm hearing about it. It's just not smart to buy a TV before Vincent reviews it.

[@vmal04]

C'est surtout pas intelligent de n’écouter que lui 🤣

[@suedepup]

Once again, Vincent discovers things most reviewers miss yet it's things a consumer needs to know before making a purchase. Glad you are back, sir. But now I worry about Bravia 7 and 9 hidden issues the rest of the world has missed.

[@NexGenTek]

No the 9 and 7 are basically perfect

[@DisplayNAudioTech]

@@NexGenTekyou’re working for Sony now ? I thought you used to work for and promote Samsung and next year when you get paid more from LG you will be saying LG WOLED is the best 😂

[@NexGenTek]

@@DisplayNAudioTech Lol because you don’t have any of the TVs. All of a sudden I work for them because I purchased it lmao. Ok 👌🏾 continue to cope with that.

[@DisplayNAudioTech]

@@NexGenTek I’m not the one going around praising things I own or brands I work for. FYI I get these TVs for less than £1000 and I have seen all of them and spend hours testing and working with it and finding out the weaknesses and strengths. I’m also not the one praising Sony MINI LED over QD OLED even when it’s way behind OLEDs and trying to get validation for my purchase or trying to promote it so it looks Im not one who’s trying cope.

[@NexGenTek]

@@DisplayNAudioTech You get your TVs for less than £1000 I see the problem now lol. Why would I need to cope I sit with a 85 Bravia 9 and A 65 QD Oled in the bed room and a 32inch 240hz QD Oled monitor. It’s called being an enthusiast and having the best of both worlds. Which obviously you don’t so yea… continue to cope!

[@notliosandoval]

So in order to get an “accurate” Sony TV, you have to lower the peak brightness to under 500 nits? This is like a paradoxical Sony tax where you’re getting less for more money.

[@ScottSullivanTV]

Not on the flagship A95L, no.

[@mtrebtreboschi5722]

Specifically for this tv, the Bravia 8

[@butterman2409]

I’m in the USA. Every website including Sony shows XR processor in pictures and description. I’m thinking USA added the XR while UK didn’t.

[@AbulaSyllabus]

Wow feeling so lucky Vincent just posted this. My KD-55A8 started showing display errors (green vertical line and black pixels)... I had a 5 year warranty and the repair shop offers this Bravia 8 as only solution... What do you think Vincent, is this an upgrade? I was happy with the A8, wondering if the missing chip and Sony's lack of OLED models is a sign...

[@cbmore28]

Trying to understand the significance of this. Does this mean Sony has different levels of XR processors or that some TVs have the addition of a co-processor that adds more features to the XR processing? Very confusing and not unlike Sony to mislead the consumer. I can think back to the issues with Dolby Vision and TV and player lead processing to name one such instance.

[@OgoTheKeeper]

He’s back

[@IntotheFurther.]

Keep the TV reviews coming Vincent!! It’s what we yearn for.

[@watskeburten]

You had me at peak luminance.

[@TrueBlade-1889]

Clearly he's been jetting around the world on fact-finding missions... 😊 Or tracking down a variety of models... to 'compare' ❤🎉😂

[@SagaciousFrank]

You're the best, Vincent!

[@sumit180288]

Can you review Bravia 7

[@spitalul2bad]

Vincent got pretty good seats on that missed NYC flight

[@SuperMastermindx]

Any chance of Bravia 7 review?

[@lucasn82_]

EU version "smooth gradation" is no visible in the Menu but it is set to medium/high and tv still use smooth gradation (tested on YT 1080 bbc video and compared to a95L).

[@TheAntifluencer]

When is the HDTV Test Shootout ? A95L vs G4 vs S95D vs Panasonic Z95A vs Bravia 9

[@tylerthere5832]

Hey Vincent, I really like your game tech reviews, will you ever do those again?

[@TomaszTomasz-ot6dl]

Thanks to this video, I have given up buying a B8. The XR processor scam is disgusting. I looked at this TV many times in shops and all the time I thought the picture was not good enough. Thank you for your investigation. Shame on Sony!

[@MIKLOSOkolitsny-Szabo]

Hello Vincent, good to see new

[@GuppyPupples]

Does this mean the Bravia 8 doesn’t actually use the XR processor? Wouldn’t that be fraud? Are these strange issues something that could be fixed in firmware updates? What exactly is going on here, and what recourse is available to people who already purchased this TV? This needs more explanation!

[@hdtvtest]

@GuppyPupples: To clarify, "XR processor" is a marketing term rather than a strictly defined hardware specification. While it may sound like it refers to a specific processor, Sony hasn't explicitly tied the name to any particular hardware configuration. So technically, it's not fraudulent, as Sony could omit a co-processor and still use the term. This is similar to how companies market TVs with terms like "HDR1500" or "HDR2000" without necessarily delivering 1500 or 2000 nits of HDR peak brightness. Another example is Sony's use of "Triluminos Colour" for both quantum-dot-based (like the W905A in 2013) and later KSF-phosphor-based LED LCD TVs.

[@vmal04]

Première nouvelle ont dit n'importe quoi sur se poste ,voir les autres testeurs pro 5 sur 5 what hifi ,avec une moyenne générale de 4.6 sur 5 , et dans le comparatif de Briam's B8 vs A95 l ,le bravia 8 se montre presque meilleur, tout les modèles sont les mêmes juste le non de code change c'est du n'importe quoi de penser que dans certains pays il manquerai des éléments 🤣

[@stupidmaninthewindow]

Vincent mentions on the A95L and B9 reviews that Cinemotion/Film Mode no longer has to be set to High on the internal apps. I wonder if this applies to the B7 and B8 as well? It's not easy to find the answer.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

Great Review, you are a massive inspiration to us smaller creators 👌👌

[@Thor12]

Thats more shocking vincent ! Now i want the Bravia 7 review even more to see what sony is hiding behind the price tag

[@Maxrc77]

It's actually a great TV and has all the settings that the standard Sony TVs come equipped with

[@carlosh9476]

It's hilarious how much Rtings is literally just on autopilot sometimes.

[@MattyDub24]

Yep. So much of their recommended settings and other things are just copy and pasted from previous years’ models.

[@mbvx7]

RTINGS is just IGN for TVs. Most stuff is a 7/10 and they nearly never recommend Sony.

[@Essydyk]

Just because they buy their TVs to review doesn't mean their reviews are good. In fact I would say they have been dropping off a cliff these past few years. Vincent does a full teardown and he will pick up on things that most reviewers don't even know exist.

[@jinso6100]

I don’t trust Rtings anymore seeing that they recommended the Samsung S90D and LG B4 as a sports tv.

[@Thor12]

Hi vincent 1.) does bravia 7 has true quantum dot layer or just phosphorus lcd layer ? 2) can you confirm the presence of XR processor and gradation setting ?

[@Maxrc77]

gradation setting is on my B7.

[@Sansho54]

Bravia 7 and 9 both feature QD Enhancement film. X90L is PFS Phosphor.

[@HaouasLeDocteur]

FINALLY! My man still blue balling us for Bravia 9 tho 😭

[@BrandBazaarBDshop]

such a nice reviews ..... best and world most popular brand

[@ibrahimzeylan5819]

Best Expert on KZbin 👍👍👍

[@Kent-A403]

RTINGS has updated the calibration page and removed the "Smooth gradation" comment. They also state "Color Calibration: No", so no CMS. I don't see either of these as major concerns, since the colors are very accurate after calibration and the picture looks very good. SDR brightness is very good for OLED. HDR brightness is on the low side. If most of your content is SDR or a compressed source, this is still a great TV.

[@sotger1]

Help me please to decide which 55 tv should I get -- Sony Bravia 8 , c4, c1 or I am open to any suggestions. My room is mid bright light. Thank you for any help

[@MaxTheMiracle]

hey my friend!!!, i heard that you can contact sony, I wanted to bring up an observation regarding the Dolby Atmos implementation on PlayStation 5. Could you discuss with the PlayStation team the possibility of optimizing the Atmos option to only engage when 3D audio is present? Currently, legacy games that do not utilize 3D audio leave the height channels inactive, making the Atmos option beneficial only for titles that support 3D audio. For instance, in a game like Lords of the Fallen, Atmos works flawlessly, utilizing all six overhead speakers. However, when playing a game like Dark Souls 3, the height channels remain silent, requiring users to manually switch to Dolby, DTS, or PCM multichannel in order to take advantage of their receiver's upmix capabilities. Implementing a dynamic switch that engages Atmos only when 3D audio is detected would significantly improve the experience for users with Atmos-enabled systems. Thank you for considering this feedback.

[@RigVader]

Vincent, you are the best! But I really think you are missing the mark, by leaving out of the box performance/results out. Many high end TV’s are now good enough to warrant skipping calibration for even enthusiasts, not to mention that many of us live in countries were getting a proper calibration done is not an option in the first place (short of flying someone in or investing in all the software, hardware and knowledge needed to do it right).

[@mlo2175]

We need best tv settings for ps5 pro please specially LG tv .

[@JumpRopeLift]

Where’s the CMS?

[@Sansho54]

It is deceased, it is no more. It is an ex-CMS. Seriously, I could understand Sony cutting some features on the Bravia 7 to save money, but not their only new 2024 OLED model. Not a good look for them.

[@Emptrix]

Hey Vincent! This does seem like we might be seeing a Bravia 7 / 9 review from you very soon (maybe in 1-2 weeks?)! Do enlighten us if this is true!

[@hdtvtest]

@Emptrix: We have just received a 65-inch Sony BRAVIA 9 sample today, so it'll be a few weeks before the review is up.

[@Emptrix]

@@hdtvtest Excellent news and glad that you're reviewing the 65" sized Bravia 9 instead of the larger sizes, considering your past reviews (65" X95L and 65" X90L), this should help the Bravia 9 review stay consistent! Thanks for the update! We're here hoping you would receive a Bravia 7 sample soon as well!

[@Emptrix]

@@hdtvtest One more thing on the Bravia 9, there's a crucial firmware update (available for now only in the U.S) that resolves quite a few issues (picture settings including local dimming issues) introduced in the 2nd most recent firmware update (v112.626.100.1). Upon checking the Bravia 9 AVSForums, it doesn't seem like the U.K has received this new firmware yet.

[@tvguy316]

​​@@hdtvtestGreat news ! Can you investigate a bit the "SBTM" feature ? It sounds like it should be HGIG. From my testing the PQ-EOTF tracking is now correct with tone mapping set to "off" in gaming mode, which would be great news for gamers. However if I am not correct, I would like to know it and know the best setting for the tone mapping. Also can you test the behavior in Dolby Vision? It's supposedly improved on the 2024 models. Thanks again for all your work

[@kariuusitalo5598]

​@@hdtvtest, great news, thank you in advance! Any change getting a comparison to Bravia 7 also? That is, value for money.

[@buzz.b]

@HDTVTest Vincent are you not allowed to post videos on the meetings you attend? It doesn't have to be individual videos for each product, a summary video of key highlights for the event would still be appreciated, so we can be informed of technology advancements or what is coming to market.

[@yousellouts]

Ouch, glad I got the A80L before it was removed from the market. Its semi-gloss panel opposed to the Bravia 8 full-gloss suits my viewing environment as well.

[@Jackruby22]

So this tv or the Bravia 7 Vincent? Im in the process of returning my A90J as its developed a fault after owning for a year. But tbh its been pretty underwhelming, constant freezing.. and I didn’t think the way it handled SDR was that great either. Or what about the A80L?

[@lpromer4796]

The A80L might be your best bet. Bravia 7 has a terrible screen finish

[@Jackruby22]

@@lpromer4796 Thanks. Yes, i think I’m leaning more to the A80L. Will miss the glossy panel of the A90J but the constant freezing and crashing I experienced isn’t worth the bragging rights of owning a master series.

[@lpromer4796]

@@Jackruby22 👌🏼

[@lpromer4796]

@@Jackruby22 the 83” A80L has the glossy finish

[@Jackruby22]

Unfortunately i don’t have the space for a TV of that size. I can barely fit the 77”, which is what I’m going for. Still, it will be a big step up from my previous 55” a90j.

[@cdragon88]

Everyone: Sony: Time to fuck up and disappoint in our OLED TVs.

[@ScottSullivanTV]

This isn't the A95L replacement.

[@cdragon88]

@@ScottSullivanTV you don't say

[@drunkhusband6257]

The Bravia 8 is an amazing looking TV, are you high?

[@cdragon88]

@drunkhusband6257 not as high as you. Check the ratings. Only thing better about it better than every other tv in it's tier is the processing. That ain't worth the Sony tax.

[@user-gz6tx6yp3v]

I was trying to decide between the Bravia 8 and LG G4. This made up my mind, especially when you add in Sonys flat mount at £250 it pretty much makes them the same price at the moment as the G4 comes with the flat wall mount.

[@nimblegoat]

They are in different leagues , would be C4 vs B8 or Panasonic Z9OA I think, if not going QD-OLED ( Phillips also an option depending where you live ) . Would like to see a Panasonic 77" Z93A review, should be very good minus MLA

[@rahulwadhawan8040]

I dont know man i tried G4 and BRAVIA in showroom next to each other playing gemini man 4k in vivid. LG has a softer tone to it even though i was getting G4 $100 cheaper but BRAVIA 8 had such good color processing to me. I think try in store and see for yourself.

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

It's been a while since Vincent has graced us with an HDR video...

[@marklabbett2605]

will you be doing a review of the Bravia 9 85 inch? thanks

[@Jodez23]

What’s going on with Sony software engineers? Lately they have been releasing botched software updates and now botched out of box software as well?

[@jiriza84641]

What would you recommend as the best settings for this unit. I mainly use it as a monitor through the receiver .

[@MilosCsrb]

Any news on LG C5 ?

[@JBrezicPhotography]

Have to wait for CES, January 7-10 is the date we will see the new C5.

[@ivmontan1]

Hi, Vincent. What a great review ! Currently i have Bravia 8 at home and i noticed that the TV has some form of 'smooth gradation' filter and it is very effective, but it works when 'digital noise reduction' setting is enabled, just like it was on LG C8 in 2018. I don't know if this is common to all models that use Pentonic 1000 (without a co-processor) or if it's done because Sony push the chip too hard. Can you confirm my finding ?

[@davidd6637]

Finally, I’ve been waiting months for a Bravia 8 review from Vincent. Your Bravia 8 review echoes others, and it appears Sony is having a hard time implementing Mediatek’s new Pentonic chipset-this is very disappointing and frustrating for Sony customers given how expensive these TV sets are. The A95L has been plagued with all kinds of issues as well, and it’s still retailing for 3,299 dollars a year later. The only positive thing coming out of Sony lately is their Bravia 9 reviews and the upcoming PS5 Pro. High prices and poor performance, Pease Sony, you gotta do better.

[@tonymilicevic2196]

Can you make review for A95L again? Fixes with latest software updates. It is huge list in their changelog. Thank you

[@hdtvtest]

@tonymilicevic2196: When was the latest software update released?

[@tonymilicevic2196]

@@hdtvtest Firmware update to v112.607.020.1. September 11 latest update

[@tonymilicevic2196]

@@hdtvtest last update dated september 2024

[@hdtvtest]

@tonymilicevic2196 Thanks for info.

[@img325]

@@hdtvtest New update on 6th september v112.627.030.1 with changelog mentioning fixes in low luminance dolby vision.Applies to all pentonic 1000 bravia models apparently

[@tvguy316]

This has to be a mistake ? I have it on my Bravia 7. This + the 20 point calibration missing, it's like the XR processor is absent and it has the features of the X1 processor. If this isn't a software mistake, it's complete fraud

[@johnb4905]

We’ll have to see if this is a one off for the Bravia 8 or if it continues with other models moving forward.

[@Thor12]

Hi so can you confirm that bravia 7 has all XR features and the processor itself that Vincent mentioned bravia 8 lacks ?

[@johnb4905]

@@Thor12 Yes. I had the Bravia 7 and it had smooth gradation.

[@Deccani]

RGB at 120hz possible in PS5 Pro? We are waiting for your PS5 pro video. Does it have 40gbps port atleast if not 48gbps or still stuck at 32gbps? You are the advanced video information God Show us everything please soon

[@Astranaar_]

0:34 1:12 hilarious 🤣 Love your humour

[@TaylorCFP]

Can we get more info on why Sony uses 4:4 pulldown instead of 5:5?

[@gedmin383]

Damn at first I thought it said Bravia 9. Been waiting!

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

He received a 65" sample today so a review of it will go up in a few weeks.

[@jinso6100]

PQ EOTF is the weak spot for Bravia 8. You can test this with Game of Thrones S4 E7 when Bronn met with Tyrion in his cell. The light shining in from outside was super bright while the characters (faces) were too dim

[@playcold32]

is PQ EOTF fixable with firmware or is it a hardware issue?

[@jinso6100]

@ I’m not sure. I’ll have to check when I’m home to see if there is any firmware update. I also have a LG C4 42 inch(which doesn’t have brightness booster like the C4 55+ models). And the C4 has better/accurate PQ EOTF. There wasn’t a time when watching on the C4 where I thought certain scenes were too dim. On the Bravia 8, there were scenes that I thought were too dim but couldn’t figure out why it was like that. That’s when I learned about PQ EOTF

[@MrKing70000]

Great video!

[@RollitHal]

I'm wondering if the EOTF in HDR tracks differently in Professional vs Cinema mode? To the eye they look different but I don't have the tools to measure.

[@tjf7101]

Was looking at the Bravia 8 at Best Buy. Maybe it was just bad lights, but thought it was a back mirror when it came to reflections.

[@Bio768]

Pls pls do more tests :)

[@razorgcy]

Any news on whether the v112.627.030.1 (20/11/2024) firmware improved any of the issues addressed in the video? PS: And also, how to calibrate the TV? I'm getting it tomorrow, excited :D Is it as easy as it is on Windows, like ICC files? Or do I calibrate it on the menu, by manually dialing stuff?

[@lilnerv11]

New video for lg c series settings for ps5 pro please Vincent! I'd imagine that pssr would have some sort of impact on tv settings like recommended sharpness, clarity settings, etc. But I also dont really know how all the tech works tbh

[@Sansho54]

Going to assume because you didn’t give a recommendation, that it is not recommended at this time, given the competition? Any additional word from Sony if they plan to put back any of these features?

[@jenesuispasbavard]

How are other manufacturers so far behind LG, which has been including 4 HDMI 2.1 ports for *years* now?

[@FredT1988]

In house made vs third party. In this case, MediaTek is behind. Lg and Samsung makes their own processors

[@josephbrown-hernandez7953]

Vincent rulz!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@andybreuhan]

Is the Google TV UI finally rendered in 4K, or still 1080p? Is the ethernet port still 100Mbps?

[@MattPilz]

Ethernet port still lists as 10/100 in the manual's specs. Which to me is dumbfounding given this era of 4K high bandwidth streaming needs and how even a decade ago a person could pick up a gigabit ethernet card for $10. But then I check LG C4's and it is also 10/100. I guess many people go the route of buying a gigabit USB ethernet adapter, but I wouldn't had expected 2024 model sets to still only have 10/100 natively.

[@stupidmaninthewindow]

I know light sensors are considered heresy in these parts but I actually came to like the Auto Tone Curve on Bravias. It's a shame to see it absent here.

[@StealPhantom]

Please Make a video of best picture settings for gaming and movies. Thanks

[@WhisCODM]

Hey vincent can you make a settings video for lg c3 ?

[@AJJJ-co2vd]

Vincent i know you did the PS5 Could you do a set up video for the PS5 Pro any changes you recommend to get most accurate picture

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Hello Vincent.😊

[@EduardoDiCaprio.]

Please LG C4 best settings for gaming

[@Youngrealop]

So what’s the best Tv ?

[@MSDOGS1976]

Does this model look better or worse than the a80l? I’m talking about the eyeball test not whether one has more tech features than the other?

[@kjm0227]

I own the Bravia 8 and have seen the A80L. The Bravia 8 looks brighter than the a80l in nearly any picture mode (especially game) but is indeed missing the smooth gradation feature. Picture looks great to my untrained eye but other than lower input lag and more brightness in game mode (and most other modes) it’s not a major improvement over the a80l. I haven’t noticed lack of hdr impact myself but maybe if it was next to another tv in its range I might. If color accuracy, smooth gradation feature, and accurate picture tracking in hdr is important to you probably stay away from it. Which is weird because those are things Sony is typically known for. Otherwise, it’s a pleasing picture with a great operating system and for most people I think they’d be happy with it. but likely not up to Sony standards for what they charge and if it truly doesn’t have the XR processor people are expecting that’s a real deal breaker for many. you can get tvs with the same or better performance for cheaper. Undecided if I will return or not. Good tv, just not as good as they’re charging.

[@IOOIIIV]

Get the A80L. Don’t reward Sony for cutting features and allegedly removing the XR processor.

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@IOOIIIV The Bravia 8 is significantly brighter, and has much lower input lag that the A80L.....

[@IOOIIIV]

@@drunkhusband6257 I have the A80J and guess what, I don’t care. If I were in the market for a TV right now, I WOULD NOT recommend or buy Sony’s BS cripplewear garbage - not when it’s predecessors came with the full suite of picture processing tools that this crippled turd lacks. I don’t give a shit about the extra brightness, not when rivals like the S90D and C4 get brighter than the B8 - the A80J is plenty bright for me, thank you very much. As for input lag - gah! I’m no gamer, and I would not give two figs for that, not when Samsung and LG give gamers 4 HDMI 2.1 sockets. Go for the C4 or the S90D, don’t go for the overly expensive B8.

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@IOOIIIV The Bravia 8 is almost exactly the same price as a C4, and doesn't dim in game mode. I am happy with my Bravia 8, it looks amazing. Dunno what you could possibly have against it.

[@kestass.4197]

Will you review TCL C855?

[@CrisCheese_]

Do you have a review on the sony a90k?

[@HarryEaton-q6z]

Would you buy the Bravia 8 or the lg C4 for regular sdtv and movies... Have soundbar, no gaming Thanks

[@mdl12321]

Both will be good, but I would choose B8.

[@SoulfireSilver]

Sony has gone full half-assed full arrogance mode with everything they're selling now. Higher prices and minimum improvements across the board. They need to be humbled real quick and put in some real technology effort for improvement. However, all brands aren't doing enough to get past their complacency.

[@TheAntifluencer]

Xbox is losing the console War, Sony is becoming an Monopole, so Market Dictatorship always means the costumer suffers, like we can see with Prices for the PS5 Pro that doesn't even come with a hard drive lol. But let's face it, until LG gets their hands on QD Oled, Sony will always be dominating the TV market for years to come...

[@DokiKimori]

Ouch, glad I got my Sony OLED before they dumbed them down.

[@playcold32]

is the PQ-EOTF black crush even fixable with firmware or is it a hardware issue?