Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 vs Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 2100 nits | 2700 nits |
| Panel type | QD-OLED | Mini-LED |
Between the Bravia 8 II OLED 65 and Bravia 9 Mini LED 65, the Bravia 8 II OLED 65 comes out ahead in panel type, while the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 wins on peak brightness. Overall, the Bravia 8 II OLED 65 scores 72.9 and the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia 8 II OLED 65 edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.9 vs 69.5), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Bravia 8 II OLED 65 if you care most about panel type. The biggest gaps in its favor are panel type. The single most decisive one: Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Pick the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 28.57% more. 2700 nits vs 2100 nits.
Both ship with comparable screen size, refresh rate, dolby vision, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 or Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65?
Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 3.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 if…
Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 has the measurable edge on panel type.
Choose Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 if…
Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 wins
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Why Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 28.57% more. 2700 nits vs 2100 nits.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | Mini-LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2100 nits | 2700 nitslead |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | false |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 8 II OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, Bravia 8 II OLED 65 or Bravia 9 Mini LED 65?+
Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 peaks at 2700 nits vs 2100 nits.
Which is better for gaming, Bravia 8 II OLED 65 or Bravia 9 Mini LED 65?+
Bravia 8 II OLED 65 offers 120Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does Bravia 8 II OLED 65 or Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.