Sony savings: The 75-inch Bravia 3 LED TV is $100 off this week
For even more TV suggestions, you should also take a look at our article on the best TVs under $1,000, as well as our article on the best TVs under $500 if you're really trying to stretch your budget.
Why you should buy the Sony Bravia 3
Sony TVs can always be counted on for reliably good picture quality, and that's exactly what the Bravia 3 delivers, albeit at an entry-level tier. While this LED is capped at 60Hz and doesn't have any local dimming capabilities or HDMI 2.1 connectivity, the Bravia 3 is able to get plenty bright to combat even the toughest reflections in a room filled with sunlight or other light sources. Still, we wouldn't go placing any floor lamps right next to the screen.
The Bravia 3 is extremely adept when it comes to picture upscaling, too. Sony's long history in the film and TV business may have something to do with a respect for quality, regardless of the era. Even your old DVDs and over-the-air broadcasts look great on this screen, thanks to Sony's powerful picture processing.
The Bravia 3 also delivers solid colors and even features an Auto Low Latency Mode to ensure you get the best gaming experience possible when connecting a modern console.
When it comes to apps, screen mirroring, and smart home controls, the Bravia 3 is backed by Google TV for all things web-connected. Enjoy popular apps like Netflix, Hulu, and so much more.
Save $100 on the Sony 75-inch Bravia 3 Series 4K LED when you purchase right now. We also suggest having a look at our lists of the best Sony TV deals and best TV deals for more TV suggestions, as well as our best soundbar deals post, to ensure your TV is getting the audio it deserves.
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This means the LG G5's 1.9 Delta-E score is better against the Sony Bravia 8 II's 3.5, though anything under a score of 4 is largely imperceptible to human eyes. So, while the G5 does have better color accuracy on paper, you probably wouldn't notice even if the two sets were side by side. It's in the brightness category where the Bravia 8 II simply can't compete. Higher brightness metrics typically translates to better HDR performance and glare mitigation, which the G5 boasts in abundance. With 2,296 nits in HDR brightness alone, the LG G5 beats most other OLEDs in our testing. Even when it comes to gaming performance in the input latency tests, the G5 dominates. It sports a 9.2ms here, which is also some of the lowest in our testing this year. Meanwhile, the Sony Bravia 8 II has some of the highest at 16.3ms. The Bravia 8 II definitely has incredible picture quality. I tested this TV myself and can attest that its metrics don't tell the full story, which is also evidenced in its title as the King of TVs in Value Electronics' TV shootout. But the LG G5 is simply the better performer here. Not only does it outperform the Bravia 8 II in gaming, but its brightness is bonkers for an OLED TV. While the Bravia 8 II does have slightly better HDR color, the improved color accuracy of the G5 makes it more appealing. Winner: LG G5 The Sony Bravia 8 II runs on Google TV, providing it tons of free content to enjoy in addition to a suite of other features, like smart home functionality. Google TV is one of our favorite interfaces next to Roku as it's super simple to use and isn't bogged down with myriad ads. It also has a robust recommendation feature that's bound to get even better through Google Gemini. Meanwhile, the LG G5 OLED uses webOS as its interface. That's not a terrible TV OS by any means, but webOS definitely has its downsides. 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The Bravia 8 II also has some exclusive PS5 features, like Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Genre Picture Mode, though with its high input latency, these aren't a huge selling point. Sony TVs are built to be the best picture performance you can buy, meaning gaming often takes a back seat. Overall, I think you can't go wrong with either option here. We tend to like Google TV a bit more over webOS, but the latter has seen some major improvements. Plus, the Bravia 8 II's wrangling of an ATSC 3.0 tuner and PS5 exclusive features allow it to stand out. Winner: Draw LG G5 Sony Bravia 8 II Specs (25) 24 22 Design (25) 22 24 Performance (25) 25 24 Features (25) 24 22 Total Score (100) 95 92 As premium TVs go, you really can't go wrong with either option here. Even if price is no concern, both the LG G5 OLED and Bravia 8 II make for two of the best TVs you can buy right now. On paper, the LG G5 OLED does stand out with its higher brightness and better input latency. It's the cheapest flagship OLED on the market right now, with the 65-inch LG G5 OLED going for $2,996 on Amazon. Not only that, but the G5 does have a few more features over the Bravia 8 II to make it stand out, like a 165Hz refresh rate, full range of HDMI 2.1 support, and access to cloud gaming services. You can also buy it in a wider selection of sizes, while the Bravia 8 II is only available in 55- and 65-inch configurations. Sony might be the brand best known for picture performance, and that's still definitely the case with the Bravia 8 II. But taking into account its cheaper price and wider selection of features, I'd recommend the G5 here as it simply makes for a better investment.
