Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini LED TV Review

This is my review of the Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini LED TV!
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[@claykeough7898]

Thanks for the heads up! I have the 85x90L from Costco and I'm mostly happy but was going to upgrade with this Bravia 7. I'll wait a couple years for sure thanks to your review and wisdom 🤙

[@TomasVillegas]

Thanks for the comment. Or you could just wait until this thing goes on sale during the holidays, then upgrading might make more sense 👍

[@kma1363]

Amazing review. No bs, just great practical, relevant and informed facts with great presentation. Brilliant....... Thanks you

[@TomasVillegas]

Much appreciated! 🫡

[@paulpoco22]

Also sometimes better to wait a few months for productio issues to be worked out in the factory?

[@user-ur8vm8ii4z]

Thank you brother! I really appreciate your great review

[@TomasVillegas]

I really appreciate this great comment. Thank you 🙏

[@Bronco2Cj]

@@TomasVillegas I currently have the Sony X95G and its being warrantied out via Geek Squad so now I gotta pick a new TV and was looking at this one.. should I get the Hisense over this one?

[@Barbarapape]

Rtings review was not what i was hoping for . I agree that waiting for a much better price makes sense. If only the Bravia 8 had been Mini-Led, i don't want another Oled. Thanks for your very informative review.

[@TomasVillegas]

Totally agree, OLEDs are great, but they're not a good fit for this space I have in the video. Thanks for commenting 🤝

[@bigheadwillie]

It really depends on your application. According to Rtings measurements the Bravia 7 is as good or better in almost every way than last years high end x95l. The only place it is lacking is the antiglare coating and viewing angle. In my basement family room those things aren't very important.The room is 13 feet wide and we site 13-14 feet away from the 85" Bravia 7. It is a major upgrade for us over the 85" x900f we had previously.

[@paulpoco22]

​@@bigheadwillie LoL I have the 49" 900F and sit 7.5 feet away. Still trying to decide between 55" or 65" Bravia 7 or 8, in a basement with no windows.

[@drunkhusband6257]

OLED.....or nothing....

[@Barbarapape]

@@drunkhusband6257 In that case it is nothing, once bitten twice shy.

[@bungalowtomcat1]

Nice video 👍 How did you find the color, upscaling and noise reduction in low quality content ?

[@TomasVillegas]

It’s all great honestly. This is one of my favorite TVs that I’ve had. 👍

[@tbecket4890]

Was waiting on this thanks for sharing your experience. I know you just got it but for initial impressions when comparing to your X90L would you say it’s significantly better in picture quality or “samey”.

[@TomasVillegas]

I love the Mini LED and brightness gains over the X90L. In my opinion it's significantly better, but only if the 7 is $1500-1600 range. Not for $2000.

[@user-si6tm8ni2h]

thank you for your review! I'm worried about the reflection handling of this TV in the sunlight room environment. Please give me your opinion about how it handles this.

[@ajwtf6539]

Rtings review said it was very reflective. You should check out their review

[@TomasVillegas]

It's pretty reflective. The brightness capability helps, but you still see reflections. 👍

[@sound4label]

@@TomasVillegas Samsung new old could solve this reflective issue but I'm scared to use OLED for Gaming, is burning solved in 2024 ? :)

[@venkatesh6340]

Wel explained ❤

[@TomasVillegas]

Thanks for watching 🤝

[@chaltonmumo2654]

Will you review the qned91t 2024 from lg?? That would be great

[@TomasVillegas]

I won’t be unfortunately. I have to save up for these things as they’re pretty pricey. 👍

[@scottmichellemarrable8105]

Great reviews thanks! Do you see any colour shift from different angles? I find if I shift one seat to the side (say 15-20 degrees) colours start to fade and I begin to see some DSE banding, mainly only evident when watching sports with a green field. Any chance you could try? But front on it’s a beautiful vibrant picture and a massive upgrade from my 9 year old 4K Sony without hdr

[@TomasVillegas]

Sounds like you have a keen eye for TVs, if that's the case you'll definitely notice the minor color shift, especially on a green field. When I look at this TV without my reviewer hat on, it is fantastic, even with the minor 15-20 degree to the side. Hope this helps 🫡

[@scottmichellemarrable8105]

@@TomasVillegasprobably a bit of OCD tbh! But you’re right, I’m going to enjoy it for what it is and if I want the best experience sit straight on, and accept should I sit slightly wider there will be a minor shift in colour. Thank you, I needed this talking to! Keep up the great reviews and thanks so much for replying!

[@kymyst18t]

I bought the B7 a week ago and thought the picture quality is excellent from a reasonable viewing angle. Unfortunately, as stated in the video, it falls apart very fast when viewing from off to the sides. I disappointingly decided to return it, as this would not work with my living room layout.

[@gauravgoel8092]

How much side angle? And why you need to watch tv from side instead of from the front?

[@JorgeGarcia-kd8yz]

Yoo awesome review man!! How are you liking the tv so far??

[@TomasVillegas]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m loving it over the X90L. It’s so much brighter. 👍

[@savanpanchal451]

Awesome review. Wanting to get this tv - will be using in basement - watch football games, sport, occasional movie - looking to get 85 inch. Just want to make sure its bright, colorful to enjoy sports and good at upscaling these lame Spectrum cable channels. Doing dedicated home theater and have Lg Oled to use for movies.

[@TomasVillegas]

Good choice! This is great for sports.

[@WanderingSolipsist]

If you haven’t tried it yet I would try the X95L, should be able to get a good deal in current end of line sales, replaced my G2 with it (same reasons as your other video, and it was my third LG requiring repairs after a C1, C2). X95L is the better set too compared to the B7 , viewing angles etc. Given your review of the x90l, think you’d love it :) (Understand if you’re in the US, 85” might be a bit much)

[@TomasVillegas]

I think I would have gone that route if it wasn’t only available at 85. That’s too big for my space. 😅 Appreciate the comment and recommendation 👍

[@WarriorAngel]

I got the Sony X90L 55 inch for my bedroom, and I'm currently looking to upgrade my sound system. Right now I got an old bose 2-way speaker and sub. I am looking at at least a 5.1 surround sound setup got any recommendations ?

[@TomasVillegas]

I love my Sonos setups. I’d recommend them 👍

[@WarriorAngel]

@TomasVillegas Yes, you did mention Sonos in the video. Do you suggest the Sonos Arc Sound Bar? What setup do you have exactly. Thanks, I enjoy your videos.

[@kommandantklink5032]

I have always been a Sony fan because of there outstanding image processing of lower bit rate content and there excellent out of the box performance. You don't have to mess around with changing a lot of settings. In regards to the Bravia 7 I did notice the off angle viewing drop off in performance when I viewed the TV recently. Colors begin to wash out noticeably to me. Straight on viewing is outstanding. I also feel it is overpriced especially at this time. I liked the x93L last year but even when it was on sale I thought it was still over priced and did not have the XR Clear feature to help clean up the processing of low bit rate content. I thought the X90L was Sony's best value to performance TV last year and recommended that model to a friend who purchased that model in the 85 inch size and is very happy with their purchase.

[@TomasVillegas]

Thanks for sharing your experience 🤝

[@abhs1141]

Nice review . layman review . it is our eyes that watch the TV , not the equipment . trust our eyes .

[@TomasVillegas]

Thanks for watching!

[@akombalasau4022]

Is it an improvement from x90k? Less blooming?

[@TomasVillegas]

It’s definitely an upgrade over the X90K.

[@user-mt5bn3ut3q]

I’m on the fence with 85” X90L vs the Bravia 7 in the same size…$1000 price difference. Since you’ve owned both, in your opinion is it worth the cost differential? Btw, have two other OLEDS in the house right now but because this tv will be in the living room, I don’t want an OLED, in fact replacing a 77” G2. Thanks for the review and appreciate your down-to-earth approach. Take care.

[@TomasVillegas]

There’s a noticeable difference in brightness so I think it’s worth the difference at that size. I’d still wait for a sale to happen if you can. Thanks for the feedback on the video 🤝

[@user-mt5bn3ut3q]

@@TomasVillegas thank you for the Reply, much appreciated and best wishes!

[@johnb4905]

The B7 is very similar to last year’s highly rated X95L but without its wide angle and anti reflection filters. And I agree the casing is very similar to the X90L. Best Buy and Amazon don’t have the sticker on the box based on other unboxing videos. May pick up the Bravia 7 this weekend. Compared to the X95L the B7 seems like a good value. Thanks for the video.

[@TomasVillegas]

Thanks for the comment 🤝

[@tbecket4890]

Noticed that in other reviews also. Add that to the costco iteration….free sticker on the box.

[@Narukami5006]

Are the bezels on this model textured like the Bravia 8?

[@paulpoco22]

Anyone still have the XBR-55X850D? Really good viewing angles, blacks not great, Android TV now too slow and use a Chromecast 4k with Google TV.

[@cachegrk]

I went to best buy and compared B7 and B9 side by side. I somehow felt B9’s screen was glossy and had lot of reflections compared to matte screen of B7. I also found B7 was as good as B9. Is it just me or what am I missing ?

[@TomasVillegas]

I would agree with you. I couldn’t justify the additional cost. I still think this TV is still a bit too high in price.

[@Edin8140]

Will you review 77 inch Bravia 9?

[@TomasVillegas]

If only I had the money 😅

[@Edin8140]

@@TomasVillegas Oh! Ok.

[@joygonawala]

Which TV is Best One? LG G4 OLED or Bravia 7?

[@thansiljacksonthansiljacks1701]

Bravia 7

[@laxmikantkulthe2766]

x90L or bravia 7 for which should i go?

[@TomasVillegas]

Bravia 7 has my vote 👍

[@user-qx1fs2lg8v]

X90l or b7.

[@TomasVillegas]

Bravia 7 has my vote.

[@claxyedits405]

Hi, is the bravia 7 a downgrade compared to the LG C3?

[@TomasVillegas]

Two different types of panels, the C3 is a great OLED. And this TV is a pretty great Mini LED.

[@claxyedits405]

@@TomasVillegas I just copped the A80L seems like an awesome tv

[@34sld]

Or buy a 2.1 enabled soundbar.

[@TomasVillegas]

Still need eARC to be on one of the 2.0 HDMI.

[@killerinst1ncz308]

Great review but I think I’ll hold on to my X90 (75”). The $2500 price is too close to the A80 to justify it. Looks great, though.

[@TomasVillegas]

Appreciate the feedback. Thanks 🤝

[@claykeough7898]

I also have the 85x90L and it's not perfect but sometimes I can't believe I'm watching an led big screen as it simply performs amazing with most content and games!

[@akombalasau4022]

X90k??

[@mrc2165]

I received a 65" for Father's day and it's kinda disappointing. Biggest fault is the horrible viewing angle. The blacks aren't that great to start with and fade to grey and washed out just a few feet off center. It's not worth more than $1300. Imho

[@killerinst1ncz308]

@@akombalasau4022 x90l. Not sure how different it is from the k.

[@mg-zo2dq]

In India, on 7-7-24, estimated price is Rs2.18 Lakhs.

[@gojo_satoru_sama]

Don't buy

[@mg-zo2dq]

@@gojo_satoru_sama WHY, are you using this TV already, can you explain your experience, pros and cons of this video.

[@rycmrc]

the only problem is it’s not a glossy screen. that’s a deal break tbh

[@stephenthorpe6513]

Returned mine due to this made the picture hazy went a95l nowhere near as bright but it's a nicer picture

[@eugenecia9424]

Bravia7 and 9 are not the best gaming TVs. They do not support 1440, so you cannot play Call of Duty in 120 hertz.

[@TomasVillegas]

I get 4K at 120Hz on this TV playing COD. Same with the X90L.

[@abhs1141]

View from acute angle is just a marketing gimmick to justify some tv , in reality nobody watch tv from an acute angle , because you cant see anything from an acute angle no matter how top end the display is . A 75 inch tv , viewimg from an acute angle , is like you are watching 10 inch tv .

[@34sld]

People & reviewers, if Sony moved the earc port to a HDMI 2.0 port, how would a 2.1 receiver work when connecting multiple 2.1 devices. Do you not see the reason for HDMI 3 being the earc port. Please use your brains

[@TomasVillegas]

😉