Sony Bravia 5 vs Sony Bravia 7 II
Get the Bravia 5. Same Sony colour and processing, plenty bright, much cheaper. At the Bravia 7 II's price you'd be better off buying an OLED.
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Which one is for you?
Bravia 7 II
The best Sony LCD, and you won't touch OLED? Then it's the 7 II.
Is the Sony Bravia 7 II worth it?Key differences
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What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Bravia 5
Owners love the picture and find it easy to set up. The main complaints are faults that needed repairs and confusing remotes.
- Superb, bright and colourful picture
- Easy to set up and use
- Good value
- Faults: wouldn't switch on, or needed repairs
- Confusing remotes (it comes with two)
Bravia 7 II
Owners love the bright, colourful picture and the sound. The main complaint is a picture that is hard to get right.
- Bright picture with rich colour
- Good sound
- Easy to set up and use
- Picture hard to set up or disappointing
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Bravia 5: 118 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Bravia 7 II: 35 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.