Just ordered a 65” Bravia 7 today for $1500 on Amazon. I was leaning towards a Bravia 8 at first, but I’m still hesitant to buy an OLED that will have noticeable burn in within a few years. Plus the room I’m putting it in is relatively bright. I have black out shutters that would make it nearly pitch black, but I always like some natural light to come in. The Bravia 9 looks beautiful, but I don’t know if the price-to-peformance ratio is worth it over the 7. I’m quite confident I made the right choice.
"LOL! Sony?! They're never going to win, that's for sure! Samsung is destined to reign supreme in my room. It's a lost cause for Sony, and they need to face the reality. Samsung is the undisputed champion, and there's no stopping that tidal wave of success."
@@sallyharris1093 Checkout the reflections before buying..you need to have an almost dark room to not see your face on the screen in dark scenes with the bravia 7. Otherwise an excellentttt tv.
Thanks for the heads up! I have the 85x90L from Costco and I'm mostly happy but was going to upgrade with this Bravia 7. I'll wait a couple years for sure thanks to your review and wisdom 🤙
If you want comparable equivalent, you want to look at the x93L. If you look at the specs, this is more of a very slight upgrade to the X93L, and you get the 93L, for $1400-1600 on sale.
Rtings review was not what i was hoping for . I agree that waiting for a much better price makes sense. If only the Bravia 8 had been Mini-Led, i don't want another Oled. Thanks for your very informative review.
It really depends on your application. According to Rtings measurements the Bravia 7 is as good or better in almost every way than last years high end x95l. The only place it is lacking is the antiglare coating and viewing angle. In my basement family room those things aren't very important.The room is 13 feet wide and we site 13-14 feet away from the 85" Bravia 7. It is a major upgrade for us over the 85" x900f we had previously.
@@bigheadwillie LoL I have the 49" 900F and sit 7.5 feet away. Still trying to decide between 55" or 65" Bravia 7 or 8, in a basement with no windows.
thank you for your review! I'm worried about the reflection handling of this TV in the sunlight room environment. Please give me your opinion about how it handles this.
2.5gb internet connection! Here in the UK we have what feels like 3rd world speeds in comparison. I am sure small villages in the himalayas have faster internet! Thank you for your work and review. Just one question; The remote is rechargeable. As a remote it will get used a lot and will need regular charging. Once the lithium battery is on it's last legs, can it be replaced?
The reflection is there but not as bad as you see on camera. Also the TV is really bright so even in challenging environments you can see your content. Thanks for the feedback 👍
Decision's, decision's, B7 or TCL QM7 or QM8 all close in price range for comparable sizes, yet they compare QM7 or QM8 to the B9, which is substantially more. Undecided the best way to fly. My 2010 Sony XR 55 just died, not complaining, it served me well for 14yrs. So I know Sony will bring longevity, but unsure of TCL. Your thought's!! Enjoyed your vlog, appreciated your review, thank you.
View from acute angle is just a marketing gimmick to justify some tv , in reality nobody watch tv from an acute angle , because you cant see anything from an acute angle no matter how top end the display is . A 75 inch tv , viewimg from an acute angle , is like you are watching 10 inch tv .
I have struggled to use multi view option in the game mode. Did you experience it with a youtube on one side and game on other. If so how to use that feature in the game menu?
on sony's site it says that the premium remote will work with it, so couldn't you just get the remote from sony if you only got the standard one in the box? that is kinda why im looking into this tv, is this still the case that you only get the premium remote in the box from costco? i have new costco near me at all. closest one is like 3 hours away, i wish other retailers would get those kinds of remotes, and other tvs should have remotes that are backlit
"Well, too bad for Sony and LG! They keep losing, while Samsung remains the champ. Oh, and what's this about the premium remote? Yeah, sure, you could go and get the premium remote from Sony if you feel like spending the extra cash. But hey, Samsung already comes with a fantastic remote, so why bother? Maybe Sony and LG should step up their remote game before they even think about competing with Samsung."
Thank you, seems this being half the price of the brilliant Bravia 9 with limited comparative drawbacks is awesome. I returned a c4. The processing is terrible on LGs and the whites are legit blinding on that tv.
@@TomasVillegas I currently have the Sony X95G and its being warrantied out via Geek Squad so now I gotta pick a new TV and was looking at this one.. should I get the Hisense over this one?
The B7 is very similar to last year’s highly rated X95L but without its wide angle and anti reflection filters. And I agree the casing is very similar to the X90L. Best Buy and Amazon don’t have the sticker on the box based on other unboxing videos. May pick up the Bravia 7 this weekend. Compared to the X95L the B7 seems like a good value. Thanks for the video.
I just purchased this Bravia 7 TV from Costco for $1399. For the same price I could have bought the Samsung S90D or LG C4 (for $100 more) OLED models, which were both stunning. Many people, especially OLED fans, might think it's crazy to pass-up the OLED models at the same price,...but for me,...the OLED's were just a bit too overwhelming with the colors. I wanted as much true color as possible. Initially, I was looking at the Sony X90CL at $999, but seeing the 2 TV's side-by-side, decided to spend the extra $400 and get the Bravia 7,...which really wasn't even on my radar of 2 weeks' research, until seeing it on the floor at Costco.
still trash the bravia 7 is trash tv all that tv can do is make my 1080p blu-ray discs into garbage upscale picture compare to my SAMSUNG UN32N5300AFXZA 32 inch 1080p Smart LED TV that has the native display on full hd
1080p looks perfectly fine on my B7. Sure it might look better on a 1080p TV since it doesn’t have to upscale, but how well does 4K (and soon to be 8k) look on your 1080p TV? If you mostly watch Blu-ray, then don’t buy a 4K TV. But to call it trash is not exactly fair. Not everybody watches Blu-Ray. I’d say most people just stream. And TBH I find Samsung TVs to be trash. Barely better reliability than a TCL, but not as cheap as a TCL. Sonys aren’t cheap either, but at least they last.
@@0MG idc Samsung will alaways go on top on tvs like my 1080p hd smart tv and i will get a smart moniter from samsung that 4k over lg cuz samsung is king in my room from my phone to tv and next moniter
I picked this TV up over the weekend at Best Buy for $1,299 to see how it compares to my Hisense U8N. Safe to say, it was returned the following day. It had worse blooming, viewing angles, black levels and the speakers were so tinny. Very disappointing for a Sony product compared to a Chinese manufacturer. The U8N is more of a Bravia 9 competitor with it's specs but the B7 isn't a good value. Yeah, Sony quality is legendary but this TV needs better performance or a $1,000 price tag to be competitive.
I need some help. I'm looking at the 85" Samsung QN85D and the 75" Sony Bravia 7. Going to buy from Costco because of the 5 year warranty. Both are $1799. I am tempted by the "100 Hisense U7 at $1799 but am hesitant because I'm worried quality issues could result in getting a dud. Which do you suggest? I currently have a 2012 model 55" Samsung, I'm unsure if it's led or lcd. Not going with oled because my living room can be bright at times plus I want to avoid possibility of burn in.
I'm debating between Bravia 7 and Bravia 9 because the price difference is big Can you explain the differences between them and whether the price difference is worth the investment. I mainly watch football in a lighted room. Today I have a Sony OLED TV and it has problems with burning pixels, so I want to switch to a TV with mini LED technology thanks
If you haven’t tried it yet I would try the X95L, should be able to get a good deal in current end of line sales, replaced my G2 with it (same reasons as your other video, and it was my third LG requiring repairs after a C1, C2). X95L is the better set too compared to the B7 , viewing angles etc. Given your review of the x90l, think you’d love it :) (Understand if you’re in the US, 85” might be a bit much)
I got the Sony X90L 55 inch for my bedroom, and I'm currently looking to upgrade my sound system. Right now I got an old bose 2-way speaker and sub. I am looking at at least a 5.1 surround sound setup got any recommendations ?
@TomasVillegas Yes, you did mention Sonos in the video. Do you suggest the Sonos Arc Sound Bar? What setup do you have exactly. Thanks, I enjoy your videos.
Great review! I am in between A80l and bravia 7, I have quite narrow room with wide seating arrangement, based on your experience, is it still good watching experience even at 45 degree angle? and How is screen reflection? I have my walls in white color so worried if tv can catches in screen reflection. A80l has good viewing angle and good screen reflection, but really like new processing and brightness of bravia 7. Which one should i go for? Thank you in advance :)
If you have plans for that wide of viewing then you're definitely going to want to go with the A80L. OLED is still going to look better if you have control over the light in your area. Thanks for the feedback on my video 🤝
For me it was, I like this TV more than the X90L due to its brightness capabilities. If you don't need the brightness, get the X90L and save some money.
So is Bravia 9 worth the extra $$$ in comparison to Bravia 7? I have a soundbar so the tv speaker quality is not that important. I really wanted Bravia 8, but it seems too dim in comparison to more expensive OLEDs like G4 or A95l, S95d. Someone help please 😂
Great reviews thanks! Do you see any colour shift from different angles? I find if I shift one seat to the side (say 15-20 degrees) colours start to fade and I begin to see some DSE banding, mainly only evident when watching sports with a green field. Any chance you could try? But front on it’s a beautiful vibrant picture and a massive upgrade from my 9 year old 4K Sony without hdr
Sounds like you have a keen eye for TVs, if that's the case you'll definitely notice the minor color shift, especially on a green field. When I look at this TV without my reviewer hat on, it is fantastic, even with the minor 15-20 degree to the side. Hope this helps 🫡
@@TomasVillegasprobably a bit of OCD tbh! But you’re right, I’m going to enjoy it for what it is and if I want the best experience sit straight on, and accept should I sit slightly wider there will be a minor shift in colour. Thank you, I needed this talking to! Keep up the great reviews and thanks so much for replying!
Was waiting on this thanks for sharing your experience. I know you just got it but for initial impressions when comparing to your X90L would you say it’s significantly better in picture quality or “samey”.
I had madeup my mind to buy A95l a few days back but with new Bravia 7, it looks more brighter and colourful. I am not sure how it compares with Bravia 8. So, as of now, thinking of Bravia 7.
Sorry to be commenting again 😊. I just checked Sony A80l seems to be in the same price range as B7 and it is OLED TV. Would you recommend A80l over B7.
I went to best buy and compared B7 and B9 side by side. I somehow felt B9’s screen was glossy and had lot of reflections compared to matte screen of B7. I also found B7 was as good as B9. Is it just me or what am I missing ?
i just bought the Bravia 7 - 75” and waiting for it to be delivered. I viewed both the 7 and 9 at the store and found the B9 too bright. The B7 was more relaxing for my eyes. The picture on both TVs seemed to degrade a bit at an angle. It’’s just not only the 7. Straight-on the picture of the B-7 is great and this will be how we will be viewing it in our room. I could not justify the price of the 9.
I have always been a Sony fan because of there outstanding image processing of lower bit rate content and there excellent out of the box performance. You don't have to mess around with changing a lot of settings. In regards to the Bravia 7 I did notice the off angle viewing drop off in performance when I viewed the TV recently. Colors begin to wash out noticeably to me. Straight on viewing is outstanding. I also feel it is overpriced especially at this time. I liked the x93L last year but even when it was on sale I thought it was still over priced and did not have the XR Clear feature to help clean up the processing of low bit rate content. I thought the X90L was Sony's best value to performance TV last year and recommended that model to a friend who purchased that model in the 85 inch size and is very happy with their purchase.
Awesome review. Wanting to get this tv - will be using in basement - watch football games, sport, occasional movie - looking to get 85 inch. Just want to make sure its bright, colorful to enjoy sports and good at upscaling these lame Spectrum cable channels. Doing dedicated home theater and have Lg Oled to use for movies.
I’m on the fence with 85” X90L vs the Bravia 7 in the same size…$1000 price difference. Since you’ve owned both, in your opinion is it worth the cost differential? Btw, have two other OLEDS in the house right now but because this tv will be in the living room, I don’t want an OLED, in fact replacing a 77” G2. Thanks for the review and appreciate your down-to-earth approach. Take care.
There’s a noticeable difference in brightness so I think it’s worth the difference at that size. I’d still wait for a sale to happen if you can. Thanks for the feedback on the video 🤝
The G4 will have the best picture quality no doubt about it. But it’s also twice the price and has the usual OLED tradeoffs like less brightness (still reasonably bright though) and burn in potential. So it really depends on your budget and preferences. If you’re in the budget area of the G4 you’d probably be better off comparing to the Bravia 9 than the 7.
I bought the B7 a week ago and thought the picture quality is excellent from a reasonable viewing angle. Unfortunately, as stated in the video, it falls apart very fast when viewing from off to the sides. I disappointingly decided to return it, as this would not work with my living room layout.
It depends on the living room layout. My TV is mounted on a wall that is over 30ft long, with 2 couches parallel to the wall straight in front (prime viewing) , and 2 sofas perpendicular to the tv wall ( not so prime viewing). When viewing from the side sofas that TV was pretty much unwatchable. I resolved the issue by replacing with LG G4... Looks great from all angles.
@@kymyst18t ok got it. Great that you are enjoying G4. I'm looking considering between mini LED vs OLED i.e. B7 vs G4. Although I'hv almost fimalize G4.
Really enjoying your take on this TV, which looks like a great value, although I'm still torn between it and the X90L. (Either will be a big step up from a failing 50" Pioneer plasma, though.) Just some clarification: for the X90L, the Costco model had the upgraded remote (backlit & Find My Remote function) but according to Sony's site, all of the 2024 Bravias (or at least 7, 8, & 9) get the upgraded remote. Are you sure it's only the Costco Bravia 7 that has it in North America? (I'm in Canada, and our Costco packages aren't quite the same: eg 2-year warranty, with 4 more years you can buy from Asurion.) Thanks!
Unless it has changed since i published this video, the non-Costco models do not come with the upgraded remote. It may be different up north with y’all so it’s hard to say. After having owned both, I’d say spend a little more and go with the 7. You’ll be glad you did. Thanks for the comment.
I also have the 85x90L and it's not perfect but sometimes I can't believe I'm watching an led big screen as it simply performs amazing with most content and games!
I received a 65" for Father's day and it's kinda disappointing. Biggest fault is the horrible viewing angle. The blacks aren't that great to start with and fade to grey and washed out just a few feet off center. It's not worth more than $1300. Imho
People & reviewers, if Sony moved the earc port to a HDMI 2.0 port, how would a 2.1 receiver work when connecting multiple 2.1 devices. Do you not see the reason for HDMI 3 being the earc port. Please use your brains
Question when watching a movie with letterbox bars are they black or dark gray. I know the newest TCL Q8M has very deep blacks that people love. I would much rather have the Sony but I don't want to buy the TV if the letterbox bars aren't black. Even my old Vizio from 2021 had to special feature that made the letterbox bars deep black.
Amazing review. No bs, just great practical, relevant and informed facts with great presentation. Brilliant....... Thanks you
Much appreciated! 🫡
Just ordered a 65” Bravia 7 today for $1500 on Amazon. I was leaning towards a Bravia 8 at first, but I’m still hesitant to buy an OLED that will have noticeable burn in within a few years. Plus the room I’m putting it in is relatively bright. I have black out shutters that would make it nearly pitch black, but I always like some natural light to come in. The Bravia 9 looks beautiful, but I don’t know if the price-to-peformance ratio is worth it over the 7. I’m quite confident I made the right choice.
I’m confident you made the right choice as well. This TV is great 👍
Looking at this too. How are you finding it?
"LOL! Sony?! They're never going to win, that's for sure! Samsung is destined to reign supreme in my room. It's a lost cause for Sony, and they need to face the reality. Samsung is the undisputed champion, and there's no stopping that tidal wave of success."
Just ordered this Bravia 7 from Costco and it is on Black Friday pricing for now. I have an older Bravia TV that I love.
@@sallyharris1093 Checkout the reflections before buying..you need to have an almost dark room to not see your face on the screen in dark scenes with the bravia 7. Otherwise an excellentttt tv.
Thanks for the heads up! I have the 85x90L from Costco and I'm mostly happy but was going to upgrade with this Bravia 7. I'll wait a couple years for sure thanks to your review and wisdom 🤙
Thanks for the comment. Or you could just wait until this thing goes on sale during the holidays, then upgrading might make more sense 👍
@@TomasVillegasthis 7 is already 500 off at Best Buy
If you want comparable equivalent, you want to look at the x93L. If you look at the specs, this is more of a very slight upgrade to the X93L, and you get the 93L, for $1400-1600 on sale.
Also sometimes better to wait a few months for productio issues to be worked out in the factory?
Enjoyed and appreciated your review. Been eyeing the 75”. Didn’t realize Costco had an extra year of Sony Pictures Core until you mentioned it.
Glad this helped, thanks for watching.
Greqt review! Here in italy there's nobody as professional as you.
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Rtings review was not what i was hoping for .
I agree that waiting for a much better price makes sense.
If only the Bravia 8 had been Mini-Led, i don't want another Oled.
Thanks for your very informative review.
Totally agree, OLEDs are great, but they're not a good fit for this space I have in the video.
Thanks for commenting 🤝
It really depends on your application. According to Rtings measurements the Bravia 7 is as good or better in almost every way than last years high end x95l. The only place it is lacking is the antiglare coating and viewing angle.
In my basement family room those things aren't very important.The room is 13 feet wide and we site 13-14 feet away from the 85" Bravia 7. It is a major upgrade for us over the 85" x900f we had previously.
@@bigheadwillie LoL I have the 49" 900F and sit 7.5 feet away. Still trying to decide between 55" or 65" Bravia 7 or 8, in a basement with no windows.
OLED.....or nothing....
@@drunkhusband6257 In that case it is nothing, once bitten twice shy.
thank you for your review! I'm worried about the reflection handling of this TV in the sunlight room environment. Please give me your opinion about how it handles this.
Rtings review said it was very reflective. You should check out their review
It's pretty reflective. The brightness capability helps, but you still see reflections. 👍
@@TomasVillegas Samsung new old could solve this reflective issue but I'm scared to use OLED for Gaming, is burning solved in 2024 ? :)
I have a ps5 and xbox series S. What hdmi splitter would I need to buy?
2.5gb internet connection! Here in the UK we have what feels like 3rd world speeds in comparison. I am sure small villages in the himalayas have faster internet! Thank you for your work and review. Just one question; The remote is rechargeable. As a remote it will get used a lot and will need regular charging. Once the lithium battery is on it's last legs, can it be replaced?
Thank you for the review. What about the reflections? in some shots the device seems to be very reflective.
The reflection is there but not as bad as you see on camera. Also the TV is really bright so even in challenging environments you can see your content. Thanks for the feedback 👍
What do you mean the power cable is inside? Do you mean you have to take the back off?
Decision's, decision's, B7 or TCL QM7 or QM8 all close in price range for comparable sizes, yet they compare QM7 or QM8 to the B9, which is substantially more. Undecided the best way to fly. My 2010 Sony XR 55 just died, not complaining, it served me well for 14yrs. So I know Sony will bring longevity, but unsure of TCL. Your thought's!! Enjoyed your vlog, appreciated your review, thank you.
View from acute angle is just a marketing gimmick to justify some tv , in reality nobody watch tv from an acute angle , because you cant see anything from an acute angle no matter how top end the display is . A 75 inch tv , viewimg from an acute angle , is like you are watching 10 inch tv .
I agree with u so much why does it matter if i can watch it from the very edge, im watching it straight ahead all the time.
Good point. I almost always watch from a side chair when kids r on the couch. This is why OLED is is great. Have a few oled tvs, they are very bright.
@michael-4k4000 only issue with oleds is they are susceptible to image burn in.
@@poncho828burn in is less of an issue. However cinematic motion is the problem
@@rv6569can you what issues do oleds face with cinematic .movements? I am planning to buy a LG C4 oled vs a Bravia 7.😊
I got a 2015 bravia something lol. Im looking to pick up the bravia 7 or bravia 8. they both seem solid
If I didn’t have a bright room I would’ve gone 8. 👍
I have struggled to use multi view option in the game mode. Did you experience it with a youtube on one side and game on other. If so how to use that feature in the game menu?
on sony's site it says that the premium remote will work with it, so couldn't you just get the remote from sony if you only got the standard one in the box? that is kinda why im looking into this tv, is this still the case that you only get the premium remote in the box from costco? i have new costco near me at all. closest one is like 3 hours away, i wish other retailers would get those kinds of remotes, and other tvs should have remotes that are backlit
"Well, too bad for Sony and LG! They keep losing, while Samsung remains the champ. Oh, and what's this about the premium remote? Yeah, sure, you could go and get the premium remote from Sony if you feel like spending the extra cash. But hey, Samsung already comes with a fantastic remote, so why bother? Maybe Sony and LG should step up their remote game before they even think about competing with Samsung."
@@Fred-z7d5kcringe
Thank you, seems this being half the price of the brilliant Bravia 9 with limited comparative drawbacks is awesome. I returned a c4. The processing is terrible on LGs and the whites are legit blinding on that tv.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🤝
Thank you brother! I really appreciate your great review
I really appreciate this great comment. Thank you 🙏
@@TomasVillegas I currently have the Sony X95G and its being warrantied out via Geek Squad so now I gotta pick a new TV and was looking at this one.. should I get the Hisense over this one?
Which software do you use to test the wifi speed? Thanks.
The B7 is very similar to last year’s highly rated X95L but without its wide angle and anti reflection filters. And I agree the casing is very similar to the X90L.
Best Buy and Amazon don’t have the sticker on the box based on other unboxing videos.
May pick up the Bravia 7 this weekend. Compared to the X95L the B7 seems like a good value. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment 🤝
Noticed that in other reviews also. Add that to the costco iteration….free sticker on the box.
Are the bezels on this model textured like the Bravia 8?
In my country 65 b7 and 65 x95L are the same price. Which one ?
sony bravia 7 vs Sony x95L …..which one is better?
I just purchased this Bravia 7 TV from Costco for $1399. For the same price I could have bought the Samsung S90D or LG C4 (for $100 more) OLED models, which were both stunning. Many people, especially OLED fans, might think it's crazy to pass-up the OLED models at the same price,...but for me,...the OLED's were just a bit too overwhelming with the colors. I wanted as much true color as possible. Initially, I was looking at the Sony X90CL at $999, but seeing the 2 TV's side-by-side, decided to spend the extra $400 and get the Bravia 7,...which really wasn't even on my radar of 2 weeks' research, until seeing it on the floor at Costco.
still trash the bravia 7 is trash tv all that tv can do is make my 1080p blu-ray discs into garbage upscale picture compare to my SAMSUNG UN32N5300AFXZA 32 inch 1080p Smart LED TV that has the native display on full hd
1080p looks perfectly fine on my B7. Sure it might look better on a 1080p TV since it doesn’t have to upscale, but how well does 4K (and soon to be 8k) look on your 1080p TV? If you mostly watch Blu-ray, then don’t buy a 4K TV. But to call it trash is not exactly fair. Not everybody watches Blu-Ray. I’d say most people just stream. And TBH I find Samsung TVs to be trash. Barely better reliability than a TCL, but not as cheap as a TCL. Sonys aren’t cheap either, but at least they last.
@@joelf5565 Sony is no Baloney!
we are in the same boat, we got the bravia 7 at costco, very happy with the tv and colors.
@@0MG idc
Samsung will alaways go on top on tvs like my 1080p hd smart tv and i will get a smart moniter from samsung that 4k over lg cuz samsung is king in my room from my phone to tv and next moniter
I picked this TV up over the weekend at Best Buy for $1,299 to see how it compares to my Hisense U8N. Safe to say, it was returned the following day. It had worse blooming, viewing angles, black levels and the speakers were so tinny. Very disappointing for a Sony product compared to a Chinese manufacturer. The U8N is more of a Bravia 9 competitor with it's specs but the B7 isn't a good value. Yeah, Sony quality is legendary but this TV needs better performance or a $1,000 price tag to be competitive.
I need some help. I'm looking at the 85" Samsung QN85D and the 75" Sony Bravia 7. Going to buy from Costco because of the 5 year warranty. Both are $1799. I am tempted by the "100 Hisense U7 at $1799 but am hesitant because I'm worried quality issues could result in getting a dud. Which do you suggest? I currently have a 2012 model 55" Samsung, I'm unsure if it's led or lcd. Not going with oled because my living room can be bright at times plus I want to avoid possibility of burn in.
Personally. Not having had the Samsung mind you. I would go Bravia 7. It’s a beautiful TV.
I’m bias tho 😅
I'm debating between Bravia 7 and Bravia 9 because the price difference is big
Can you explain the differences between them and whether the price difference is worth the investment.
I mainly watch football in a lighted room. Today I have a Sony OLED TV and it has problems with burning pixels, so I want to switch to a TV with mini LED technology
thanks
I personally wouldn’t spend that much on the 9. Save some money and get the 7.
If you haven’t tried it yet I would try the X95L, should be able to get a good deal in current end of line sales, replaced my G2 with it (same reasons as your other video, and it was my third LG requiring repairs after a C1, C2).
X95L is the better set too compared to the B7 , viewing angles etc.
Given your review of the x90l, think you’d love it :)
(Understand if you’re in the US, 85” might be a bit much)
I think I would have gone that route if it wasn’t only available at 85. That’s too big for my space. 😅
Appreciate the comment and recommendation 👍
I got the Sony X90L 55 inch for my bedroom, and I'm currently looking to upgrade my sound system. Right now I got an old bose 2-way speaker and sub. I am looking at at least a 5.1 surround sound setup got any recommendations ?
I love my Sonos setups. I’d recommend them 👍
@TomasVillegas Yes, you did mention Sonos in the video. Do you suggest the Sonos Arc Sound Bar? What setup do you have exactly. Thanks, I enjoy your videos.
Just got the 85 inch version Bravia 7❤❤❤❤
Very nice 👏
Congrats on your purchase; any issue with blooming?
@@partizanbgd0113 very little blooming
@@mikemcelwain thanks
@@partizanbgd0113 blooming is pretty much none issue, hdr is amazing Xbox series x hardly any dse, great quality product
Great review! I am in between A80l and bravia 7, I have quite narrow room with wide seating arrangement, based on your experience, is it still good watching experience even at 45 degree angle? and How is screen reflection? I have my walls in white color so worried if tv can catches in screen reflection. A80l has good viewing angle and good screen reflection, but really like new processing and brightness of bravia 7. Which one should i go for? Thank you in advance :)
If you have plans for that wide of viewing then you're definitely going to want to go with the A80L. OLED is still going to look better if you have control over the light in your area. Thanks for the feedback on my video 🤝
A good honest review - thanks
Thanks for watching 👍
Is this a big upgrade from the X90l because the Costco deal on the x90l seems good but the B7 55 size is in my budget on Sony's website?
For me it was, I like this TV more than the X90L due to its brightness capabilities. If you don't need the brightness, get the X90L and save some money.
@@TomasVillegas Hey tomas, is there a built in app for testing data speed through wifi or ethernet?
Nice detailed review! Would appreciate time stamps plz, but that's not a dig at the content. Great going.
Thanks for the feedback, I'll make a more concerted effort to do that with my longer videos 🤝
So is Bravia 9 worth the extra $$$ in comparison to Bravia 7? I have a soundbar so the tv speaker quality is not that important.
I really wanted Bravia 8, but it seems too dim in comparison to more expensive OLEDs like G4 or A95l, S95d.
Someone help please 😂
I don’t think it is. Save your money and go 7. 👍
Great reviews thanks! Do you see any colour shift from different angles? I find if I shift one seat to the side (say 15-20 degrees) colours start to fade and I begin to see some DSE banding, mainly only evident when watching sports with a green field. Any chance you could try? But front on it’s a beautiful vibrant picture and a massive upgrade from my 9 year old 4K Sony without hdr
Sounds like you have a keen eye for TVs, if that's the case you'll definitely notice the minor color shift, especially on a green field. When I look at this TV without my reviewer hat on, it is fantastic, even with the minor 15-20 degree to the side.
Hope this helps 🫡
@@TomasVillegasprobably a bit of OCD tbh! But you’re right, I’m going to enjoy it for what it is and if I want the best experience sit straight on, and accept should I sit slightly wider there will be a minor shift in colour. Thank you, I needed this talking to!
Keep up the great reviews and thanks so much for replying!
Was waiting on this thanks for sharing your experience.
I know you just got it but for initial impressions when comparing to your X90L would you say it’s significantly better in picture quality or “samey”.
I love the Mini LED and brightness gains over the X90L. In my opinion it's significantly better, but only if the 7 is $1500-1600 range. Not for $2000.
Yoo awesome review man!! How are you liking the tv so far??
Thanks for the feedback. I’m loving it over the X90L. It’s so much brighter. 👍
Currently $1500 at Costco 💪 With a 5 year warranty and great customer service, Costco TVs are a no-brainer!
Will you review the qned91t 2024 from lg?? That would be great
I won’t be unfortunately. I have to save up for these things as they’re pretty pricey. 👍
x90L or bravia 7 for which should i go?
Bravia 7 has my vote 👍
@@TomasVillegasI just watched your X90L review. You said to buy that one. I have come to the conclusion there will never be a best one to buy.
@@pthomas776The X90l is a 2023 model that's carried over. The Bravia 7 is a 2024 model. Who knows what will come next year?
Depends on price I’d say.
If you can pick up a discounted X90L in some cases it can be significantly cheaper than the B7.
I got amazing deal and grabbed one ..
I had madeup my mind to buy A95l a few days back but with new Bravia 7, it looks more brighter and colourful. I am not sure how it compares with Bravia 8. So, as of now, thinking of Bravia 7.
If you decide 7 you won’t be disappointed. Especially if you get it on sale. 👍
Thank you for the reply😊. BTW, B9 is not available in 55/65 inches. So, I think B7 is the only option for me.
Sorry to be commenting again 😊. I just checked Sony A80l seems to be in the same price range as B7 and it is OLED TV. Would you recommend A80l over B7.
I went to best buy and compared B7 and B9 side by side. I somehow felt B9’s screen was glossy and had lot of reflections compared to matte screen of B7. I also found B7 was as good as B9. Is it just me or what am I missing ?
I would agree with you. I couldn’t justify the additional cost. I still think this TV is still a bit too high in price.
i just bought the Bravia 7 - 75” and waiting for it to be delivered. I viewed both the 7 and 9 at the store and found the B9 too bright. The B7 was more relaxing for my eyes. The picture on both TVs seemed to degrade a bit at an angle. It’’s just not only the 7. Straight-on the picture of the B-7 is great and this will be how we will be viewing it in our room. I could not justify the price of the 9.
I have always been a Sony fan because of there outstanding image processing of lower bit rate content and there excellent out of the box performance. You don't have to mess around with changing a lot of settings. In regards to the Bravia 7 I did notice the off angle viewing drop off in performance when I viewed the TV recently. Colors begin to wash out noticeably to me. Straight on viewing is outstanding. I also feel it is overpriced especially at this time. I liked the x93L last year but even when it was on sale I thought it was still over priced and did not have the XR Clear feature to help clean up the processing of low bit rate content. I thought the X90L was Sony's best value to performance TV last year and recommended that model to a friend who purchased that model in the 85 inch size and is very happy with their purchase.
Thanks for sharing your experience 🤝
Awesome review. Wanting to get this tv - will be using in basement - watch football games, sport, occasional movie - looking to get 85 inch. Just want to make sure its bright, colorful to enjoy sports and good at upscaling these lame Spectrum cable channels. Doing dedicated home theater and have Lg Oled to use for movies.
Good choice! This is great for sports.
Can’t decide with Bravia 7 or Samsung S90D, please advise 😂
I’m bias. Bravia 7 😅
I’m on the fence with 85”
X90L vs the Bravia 7 in the same size…$1000 price difference. Since you’ve owned both, in your opinion is it worth the cost differential? Btw, have two other OLEDS in the house right now but because this tv will be in the living room, I don’t want an OLED, in fact replacing a 77” G2. Thanks for the review and appreciate your down-to-earth approach. Take care.
There’s a noticeable difference in brightness so I think it’s worth the difference at that size. I’d still wait for a sale to happen if you can.
Thanks for the feedback on the video 🤝
@@TomasVillegas thank you for the Reply, much appreciated and best wishes!
Why are you replacing a a top quality oled like the G2 with a mini led TV ? Any issues with the G2?
Anyone still have the XBR-55X850D? Really good viewing angles, blacks not great, Android TV now too slow and use a Chromecast 4k with Google TV.
Black Friday prices on this is $1799 for the 75".
That’s a killer deal!
Hows the overall blooming in subtitles
It's there, but I think it's managed well enough that it doesn't bother me. I know some folks are super sensitive to it.
X90l or b7.
Bravia 7 has my vote.
Which TV is Best One? LG G4 OLED or Bravia 7?
Bravia 7
The G4 will have the best picture quality no doubt about it.
But it’s also twice the price and has the usual OLED tradeoffs like less brightness (still reasonably bright though) and burn in potential.
So it really depends on your budget and preferences.
If you’re in the budget area of the G4 you’d probably be better off comparing to the Bravia 9 than the 7.
I bought the B7 a week ago and thought the picture quality is excellent from a reasonable viewing angle. Unfortunately, as stated in the video, it falls apart very fast when viewing from off to the sides. I disappointingly decided to return it, as this would not work with my living room layout.
How much side angle? And why you need to watch tv from side instead of from the front?
Who the Fk watches TV from the side I don't!
It depends on the living room layout. My TV is mounted on a wall that is over 30ft long, with 2 couches parallel to the wall straight in front (prime viewing) , and 2 sofas perpendicular to the tv wall ( not so prime viewing). When viewing from the side sofas that TV was pretty much unwatchable. I resolved the issue by replacing with LG G4... Looks great from all angles.
@@kymyst18t ok got it. Great that you are enjoying G4. I'm looking considering between mini LED vs OLED i.e. B7 vs G4. Although I'hv almost fimalize G4.
Will you review 77 inch Bravia 9?
If only I had the money 😅
@@TomasVillegas Oh! Ok.
good one my brother !
Is it an improvement from x90k? Less blooming?
It’s definitely an upgrade over the X90K.
Nice review . layman review . it is our eyes that watch the TV , not the equipment . trust our eyes .
Thanks for watching!
Wel explained ❤
Thanks for watching 🤝
Waiting on Black Friday for the 85
Really enjoying your take on this TV, which looks like a great value, although I'm still torn between it and the X90L. (Either will be a big step up from a failing 50" Pioneer plasma, though.)
Just some clarification: for the X90L, the Costco model had the upgraded remote (backlit & Find My Remote function) but according to Sony's site, all of the 2024 Bravias (or at least 7, 8, & 9) get the upgraded remote. Are you sure it's only the Costco Bravia 7 that has it in North America? (I'm in Canada, and our Costco packages aren't quite the same: eg 2-year warranty, with 4 more years you can buy from Asurion.)
Thanks!
Unless it has changed since i published this video, the non-Costco models do not come with the upgraded remote. It may be different up north with y’all so it’s hard to say. After having owned both, I’d say spend a little more and go with the 7. You’ll be glad you did.
Thanks for the comment.
@@TomasVillegasThanks for the prompt reply - very helpful advice. Hoping for some decent Black Friday pricing.🤞
Hi, is the bravia 7 a downgrade compared to the LG C3?
Two different types of panels, the C3 is a great OLED. And this TV is a pretty great Mini LED.
@@TomasVillegas I just copped the A80L seems like an awesome tv
Any good?
Very good 👍
@@TomasVillegas but is it good enough? Brivia 9?
Sony x90L full array led .. do you mean x93L mini led while comparing with Bravia 7
Budget brands are good for a couple years after that they go downhill
Great review but I think I’ll hold on to my X90 (75”). The $2500 price is too close to the A80 to justify it. Looks great, though.
Appreciate the feedback. Thanks 🤝
I also have the 85x90L and it's not perfect but sometimes I can't believe I'm watching an led big screen as it simply performs amazing with most content and games!
X90k??
I received a 65" for Father's day and it's kinda disappointing. Biggest fault is the horrible viewing angle. The blacks aren't that great to start with and fade to grey and washed out just a few feet off center. It's not worth more than $1300. Imho
@@akombalasau4022 x90l. Not sure how different it is from the k.
Or buy a 2.1 enabled soundbar.
Still need eARC to be on one of the 2.0 HDMI.
65 to small for that room
Naw. It’s perfect.
In India, on 7-7-24, estimated price is Rs2.18 Lakhs.
Don't buy
@@gojo_satoru_sama WHY, are you using this TV already, can you explain your experience, pros and cons of this video.
@@mg-zo2dq independence offer i got it in 150000 offer
the only problem is it’s not a glossy screen. that’s a deal break tbh
Returned mine due to this made the picture hazy went a95l nowhere near as bright but it's a nicer picture
"Dolbly" Vison, hahaha
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@TomasVillegas was cute, hehe
People & reviewers, if Sony moved the earc port to a HDMI 2.0 port, how would a 2.1 receiver work when connecting multiple 2.1 devices. Do you not see the reason for HDMI 3 being the earc port. Please use your brains
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Bravia7 and 9 are not the best gaming TVs. They do not support 1440, so you cannot play Call of Duty in 120 hertz.
I get 4K at 120Hz on this TV playing COD. Same with the X90L.
Question when watching a movie with letterbox bars are they black or dark gray. I know the newest TCL Q8M has very deep blacks that people love. I would much rather have the Sony but I don't want to buy the TV if the letterbox bars aren't black. Even my old Vizio from 2021 had to special feature that made the letterbox bars deep black.
They’re closer to black and won’t disappoint. But if you’re sensitive to it, OLED may be the direction you want to go.
@@TomasVillegas exactly, plus OLED picture quality just hit differently