Sony Bravia 9

The Bravia 9 established mini-LED as a serious OLED alternative in 2024. With 1920 individually controlled dimming zones and measured 3266 nits in the 10-percent window, it was unmatched at that time; hifi.de awarded it 9.3 out of 10 points. Two years later, it is technically outdated but has significantly dropped in price.

Classification and Target Audience

The Bravia 9 is suitable for buyers who want a lot of brightness and Sony's picture tuning without paying the premium for the RGB generation. For bright living rooms, it remains a very good choice in 2026. Those watching movies in the dark will get more value for their money with a mid-range OLED.

Picture and Panel

The 3266 nits come from the 75-inch measurement in Professional mode; the 65-inch variant is typically a bit lower. The high zone count keeps blooming in check—though it remains visible in starry skies and credits, where an OLED remains black. The Cognitive Processor XR is still considered a reference for motion representation.

Gaming and Connections

• Only 2 of the 4 HDMI ports support HDMI 2.1
• 4K at 120 Hz
• VRR via the HDMI Forum standard, ALLM
• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Twin-Triple-Tuner

The HDMI limitation is Sony's most persistent criticism and affects households with two consoles and a soundbar.

Sound and Operating System

70 watts with Acoustic Multi-Audio; the speakers are distributed across the housing and produce a sound that fits the picture instead of sitting beneath it. Google TV continues to be maintained.

What’s Missing

HDR10+ is missing. Weighing 32.4 kilograms without the stand, the TV is heavy, and with a depth of 4.8 centimeters, it is noticeably thicker than an OLED—visible when wall-mounted.

Conclusion and Price-Performance Ratio

RRP 3899 euros, available at around 2579 euros for 65 inches (as of August 2026). Energy efficiency class E with 80 kWh SDR and 124 kWh HDR per 1000 hours. At the fallen price, the Bravia 9 is one of the most coherent offerings in the mini-LED segment—as long as the gap to the newer Bravia 9 II is at least 900 euros.