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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.

Our pick
Sony Bravia 5 TV

Sony Bravia 5

88%of 118 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
Sony Bravia 7 II TV

Sony Bravia 7 II

80%of 35 owners give it 4 or 5 stars

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Which one is for you?

Bravia 5

Sony quality for less, or an 85 or 98 inch? The Bravia 5.

Is the Sony Bravia 5 worth it?

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

Bravia 5Bravia 7 II

Picture

Bright, natural
Brighter, deeper blacksβœ“

Blacks

Good, a bit cloudy
Deeper, barely any halosβœ“

Gaming ports

Two HDMI 2.1
Two HDMI 2.1

Price

Much lowerβœ“
Higher

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.

They love
  • Superb, bright and colourful picture
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Good value
They complain
  • 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.

They love
  • Bright picture with rich colour
  • Good sound
  • Easy to set up and use
They complain
  • 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.

Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide
Bravia 5
Our pickBravia 5Check price on Amazon