If you missed your chance to buy a TV on Prime Day, you might have been in for a blessing in disguise. Right now, the brand new Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV is even more discounted than it was on Prime Day.
Yes, you read that right: The 65-inch model is currently on sale at Best Buy for $1,898, which is over $900 off the original price. That’s kind of ridiculous.
The Bravia 8 has a pedigree. It’s the latest entry in an impressive line of TVs that combine OLED technology with Sony’s lauded engineering. The brand is often praised for its top-notch picture processing and sleek design, and we expect nothing less from the Bravia 8.
As with all OLED TVs, contrast is the Bravia 8’s raison d’être. Its self-illuminating pixels ensure perfect black levels – a benefit that spills over into other areas of performance as well. You can expect rich colors, extra-wide viewing angles and, if Sony’s track record is any indication, a super-accurate picture right out of the box. What’s more, Sony TVs offer an overflowing toolbox of A/V settings for those of us who like to tinker.
So picture purists will be happy, but what about gamers? The Bravia 8 comes with a number of hardware and software enhancements to complement your consoles. There’s plenty for both casual and dedicated gamers: VRR, ALLM and support for 4K gaming at 120Hz. If your commitment to gaming goes beyond the usual, however, keep in mind that the Bravia 8 is limited to just a pair of HDMI 2.1 inputs, and one of those doubles as the TV’s eARC port. That means if you own an Xbox Series X, a PlayStation 5 and an eARC-enabled soundbar, you’ll be limited to one of the current-gen consoles with an HDMI input, which doesn’t support 4K gaming at 120Hz.
Given Sony’s thorough approach, I find it hard to imagine anyone being unimpressed by the Bravia 8. In other words, it’s almost certainly on a crash course with our list of the best OLED TVs you can buy.
Sony TVs tend to be more expensive than their closest rivals, so a deal this good is a great way to avoid any doubts. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen yet for the brand new Bravia 8, and it could be Black Friday before we see a discount like this again.
