Sony Bravia 3 II vs Sony Bravia 5
Get the Bravia 5. Its Mini LED makes HDR finally look like HDR, with properly deep blacks. The Bravia 3 II is cheaper, but dark scenes look grey.
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Which one is for you?
Bravia 3 II
Get the 3 II if this sounds like you: a 43 or 50 inch Sony, more than two consoles, daytime viewing.
Is the Sony Bravia 3 II worth it?Key differences
Backlight
Blacks and HDR
4K 120Hz ports
Sizes
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Bravia 3 II
75%of 8 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far: they like the colours and sound, though one found setup slow.
- Lovely colours
- Good sound
- Easy to set up
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Bravia 5
88%of 118 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
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)
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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 3 II: 8 verified buyer ratings at Boulanger (France) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Bravia 5: 118 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.