Sony Bravia – Prime Day has passed, but Sony is still discounting last year’s Bravia 8 II OLED TV—up to $600 off the 65-inch model when you buy directly from Sony. The 55-inch version is also marked down, and the deal comes with a deep look at Sony’s fine-tunable picture co
Prime Day may be over, but if you’ve been hovering over Sony’s Bravia 8 II OLED TV upgrade, the timing still matters. Right now, Sony is offering $600 off the 65-inch Bravia 8 II when you buy directly from Sony through this competing Prime Day-style deal.
The 55-inch model isn’t getting a rest either. It’s also discounted—$300 off—though both sizes remain expensive, with both still selling for over $2,200 after the reductions.
In the ZDNET testing lab. the Bravia 8 II stood out for picture quality. and the trade-off is straightforward: you’ll get a darker screen than some other OLEDs from LG and Samsung. The upside is control. Sony’s set lets you fine-tune picture settings for what you’re watching, whether that’s streaming or console gaming.
The sound side is built to stay inside the TV itself. The Bravia 8 II supports Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology and Dolby Atmos integration. With Acoustic Surface Audio+. tiny actuators behind the OLED panel turn the entire screen into a speaker. designed for object-tracking sound. Sony’s pitch is that this delivers a more immersive experience without the usual hassle of setting up separate home audio equipment—and the experience is described as near-perfect audio and video syncing.
Gaming is where the TV makes its own case. The Bravia 8 II is designed to handle everything from black-and-white Hollywood classics to triple-A gaming on the PlayStation 5. It can automatically switch picture and audio modes when the TV detects a connected and powered-on console. or when a supported streaming app is launched.
It also includes VRR support for console gaming, aimed at reducing screen tearing and stuttering that can show up when frame rates drop. On the software front, it runs the Google TV platform with a preloaded app lineup that includes Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max.
For hands-free control, it includes integrated voice options via Google Assistant or Alexa.
The deal itself comes with a clear shopping message: steep discounts aren’t common on premium OLED models. Sony’s $600 discount on one of the best OLED TVs on the market is the reason this offer earned an Editor’s rating of 3/5.
Deals like this can disappear fast. ZDNET notes the discount is subject to sell out or expire at any time. If you missed it, the publication says it will keep searching and updating for new ways to save on products at ZDNET.com.
The outlet also spells out how it rates and surfaces deals: an editor’s deal rating badge system. a percentage-off-based approach to classify savings. and a sliding-scale system tied to expertise and factors like product frequency. brand or product recognition. and other considerations—plus frequent checks to make sure the savings are still live.
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$600 off sounds cool but why is it still over $2k like cmon
So it’s “darker” than LG and Samsung OLEDs? That’s kinda the opposite of what I want in an OLED lol. Also Prime Day already ended but they’re calling it competing Prime Day style? Confusing marketing
I swear I saw this TV somewhere and it was like 65 inch for way less. Maybe they’re just discounting the base price and then the real price comes after tax? Like every Sony deal I’ve seen is never as good at checkout. Dark screen though… that’s not gonna fly for movie night
Acoustic Surface Audio+?? Tiny actuators behind the panel turning the whole screen into a speaker?? That sounds like it would crack or something. But “near-perfect audio and video syncing” sounds like ad talk. I just want it to be bright enough for my living room, not “further fine-tune picture settings” like I’m running a NASA dashboard