Is the Sony Bravia 5 worth it?
Yes — the best-value Sony TV.
Sony Bravia 5
88%of 118 owners give it 4 or 5 starsWorth it if…
You watch a lot of streaming, sport and live TV and want a really big screen with Sony's picture.
Not worth it if…
People sit well off to the sides, or you watch mostly films in the dark.
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What you get
Mini LED dimming and Sony's processing give a bright, punchy picture with natural colour, and streams and live TV come out clean. It plays Dolby Vision, sounds better than most TVs and comes up to 98 inches. The picture clouds over from the side, only two HDMI ports do 4K 120Hz, and there's no HDR10+.
Streaming and sport
Size
Side seats
Ports
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
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)
Not worth it for you?
People sit well off to the sides
You watch mostly films in the dark
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How we reached this verdict
What Hi-Fi finds excellent backlight control, vibrant but nuanced colour and great value, against backlight clouding off-axis, occasional colour slips and fewer gaming features than rivals. Expert Reviews praises excellent all-round picture quality and strong value for Bravia quality, with limited viewing angles and some gaming limits.
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: What Hi-Fi, Expert Reviews, Sony (specs), RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports: 118 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.