The Sony BRAVIA TV line got a fresh start last year, featuring a rebranding of their models with new, clearer naming conventions. The rebrand continues with its new 2025 BRAVIA TV line-up, which sees previous models receive updates and introduces new TV models into the mix.
Alongside the new TVs, Sony also unveiled their new 2025 slate of BRAVIA Theatre home audio products—speaker systems that you can pair with the TVs to elevate the home cinema experience to the next level.
So what are you getting with the new TVs and audio systems? Let’s take a look.
2025 BRAVIA TV Line
As part of last year’s rebrand, the BRAVIA launched with four models: the BRAVIA 9, BRAVIA 8, BRAVIA 7, and BRAVIA 3. Three of those models are unchanged for this year—the BRAVIA 9 remains Sony’s flagship Mini LED TV model, the BRAVIA 7 sits just below it, while the BRAVIA 3 stays as a wallet-friendly direct-lit LED TV option for anyone looking to start on Sony TVs.
However, there is a new model that is being introduced for 2025. Enter the BRAVIA 5.
So what is it all about? When I spoke to a Sony representative, he mentioned that customers gave feedback that while they liked the performance of the BRAVIA 9 and 7, they found the two models too pricey. The BRAVIA 5 was made to answer that—you’ll get the features of both models but at a more affordable price tag.
Like the BRAVIA 9 and 7, the BRAVIA 5 is a Mini LED TV with full-array local dimming. It shares the same acclaimed XR Processor powering the TV’s image capabilities and the XR Backlight Master Drive feature, which presents more precise local dimming for better contrast. So, for those who liked what they saw from the 9 and 7, the BRAVIA 5 serves as a new entry point to enjoy those features.
With it taking over the X90L, the differences are pretty clear. Sony had a side-by-side comparison of the two that I was able to see and the BRAVIA 5 looked like it had notcebly more contrast and was sharper.
What separates the BRAVIA 5 from its higher-numbered counterparts is the peak brightness level and dimming zones—those aspects will still be better on the BRAVIA 9 and 7. But one thing that might potentially sway consumers to the BRAVIA 5 is the number of sizes it is offered in. For those who might not have space to spare, the TV has a 55-inch option that you can pick. But if you do happen to have a big area in your home and want the biggest screen for it, then there is also the massive 98-inch model available.
While the BRAVIA 5 is a new entrant to the Sony BRAVIA TV slate, there is one model that is getting updated for 2025. The BRAVIA 8 was the only OLED TV out of the four from last year, and for this year, consumers can get the latest edition – the BRAVIA 8 II (pronounced Mark 2).
If you’re familiar with the highly rated A95L model from 2023, then you’ll be sad to hear that it is being discontinued. But Sony is placing the BRAVIA 8 II as its official successor. If you want a Sony OLED TV system in your home, this is the one to get.
The BRAVIA 8 II uses the latest generation QD-OLED panel and works alongside the XR Processor to ensure beautiful imaging. Sony has increased the efficiency of the blue OLED pixel to bring better brightness without sacrificing colour purity. Amongst the features is XR Triluminos Max, which enhances the look of natural colours while preserving vivid brilliance to ensure users are getting stunning and accurate colour performance. There’s also XR Contrast Booster, a feature that precisely controls light to give pictures depth and detail.
In terms of sound, the TV has Acoustic Surface Audio +. Instead of traditional speakers, Acoustic Surface Audio + works by vibrating the entire screen to produce sound. What this provides is a more immersive audio experience, giving users a wider soundstage and also giving more precise audio placement where the sound seems as though it is coming from exactly where the action is.
Finally, there is another new model debuting in the 2025 BRAVIA TV line-up, the BRAVIA 2 II. The Mark 2 naming scheme is a little confusing as there was no Mark 1 version sold before(at least in Singapore), but nevertheless, the BRAVIA 2 II is seen as a new starting point option for anyone wanting to get into Sony televisions at a affordable prince; even more so than the BRAVIA 3.
This is a 4K LED television that comes packed with notable features, such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, as well as Google TV as its OS. It also includes a built-in upscaler that is able to bring lower resolution videos up to 4K and works with any source, whether you’re using Netflix or viewing an older video by hooking up through HDMI. Of course, it works best if you’re upscaling from 1080p rather than 480p.
2025 BRAVIA Theatre Home Audio
Sony was also on hand to introduce new devices into its BRAVIA Theatre home audio line-up. Alongside the returning BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9 and 8, the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6, BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8, and BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 are added to the family.
The BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6 is a 3.1.2ch soundbar with two upfiring drivers to help with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. Working with the front speakers, it offers users an immersive multi-dimensional sound experience that’s great for home cinema viewing. The BRAVIA 8 II and BRAVIA 5 also have a Voixe Zoom 3 feature that amplifies or reduces the volume of human voices, and the Theatre Bar 6 can work in tandem with it to elevate dialogue clarity even more.
As for the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 and BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7, both of these are optional speakers that you can add to your current home cinema setup.
Pairing with a compatible soundbar system, the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 helps to create an enhanced 360 spatial sound experience optimised by Sony’s unique 360 Spatial Sound Mapping-technology. Meanwhile, the BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 is a slim and compact subwoofer system that provides extra low-end to add more oomph to any high-octane action on the screen.
Availability and Pricing
The new 2025 BRAVIA TV models are slated to launch in May 2025 alongside the already available BRAVIA 9, BRAVIA 7, and BRAVIA 3. While official pricing was not provided to me, the Sony website does say that the BRAVIA 8 II will start at S$4,399 and the BRAVIA 5 will begin at a price of S$3,199. These prices may be subject to change, though.
Meanwhile, the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6, BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8, and BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 will all be available from July 2025. The recommended retail price for the Theatre Bar 6 is S$999, and the pricing for the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 and BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 are set at S$549 and S$399, respectively.
You can purchase the new BRAVIA TVs and audio products from the physical Sony stores and authorised dealers around Singapore or online through their official Online Store or platforms like Shopee, Lazada, iShopChangi, and KrisShop.
Photos by Russell Loh of the DANAMIC Team. Additional visuals courtesy of Sony Singapore.
