Sony's 2025 TV Lineup Unveiled: Bravia QD-OLED, Mini LED, and the Future of Home Entertainment

 Sony's 2025 TV lineup introduces several new models and technologies, including advancements in QD-OLED and Mini LED displays. Here's a summary of the key points:​

Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV: Sony's latest flagship, succeeding the A95L, offers 25% more brightness than its predecessor and 150% of the previous Bravia 8's brightness. It aims to deliver a near-professional monitor quality viewing experience. ​

Bravia 5 Mini LED TV: A mid-range model featuring Mini LED backlighting, providing significant improvements over previous models with enhanced backlight control and brightness. ​

Bravia 2 II: An entry-level option now available in the US, expanding Sony's TV portfolio to cater to budget-conscious consumers. ​

Bravia Projector 7: Introduced as a more affordable yet capable option for home theater enthusiasts, delivering 4K HDR at 2,200 lumens with advanced image processing. ​

Bravia Theater System 6 and Theater Bar 6: New audio products complementing the TV lineup, offering enhanced sound quality with features like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.

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RGB Mini LED Technology: Sony plans to introduce RGB Mini LED TVs in 2026, aiming to improve backlight quality and efficiency by using red, green, and blue lights directly at the source for higher brightness and more precise colors. 

Simplified Naming Scheme: Sony has streamlined its TV model names to a Bravia-centric branding strategy, using numbers (e.g., Bravia 9, Bravia 8) to indicate their position within the lineup, making it easier for consumers to understand. 

Continued Use of Mini LED Panels: Sony's flagship models for 2024 and 2025 emphasize Mini LED technology, offering increased brightness and improved contrast compared to previous models. 

OLED Panel Usage: While focusing on Mini LED, Sony continues to utilize OLED panels in models like the Bravia 8, maintaining strong performance in color accuracy and contrast. 

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Enhanced Processing Technology: Sony's XR processing technology is employed across the new lineup, aiming to deliver superior picture quality through advanced image processing algorithms.