Bravia 5 or Bravia 7 II?
Sony Bravia 5 vs Bravia 7 II at 55 and 65 inches: Mini LED against True RGB, RTINGS findings, gaming features and UK prices from £1,299.00 to £1,899.00.
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The Sony BRAVIA 5 is the better buy for most households, and the Sony BRAVIA 7 II is the better picture. On Amazon UK at the time of writing (October 2026), the Sony BRAVIA 5 costs £1,299.00 at both 55 and 65 inches, while the Sony BRAVIA 7 II costs £1,699.00 at 55 inches and £1,899.00 at 65 inches. This Sony BRAVIA 5 and BRAVIA 7 II review draws on RTINGS findings and Amazon UK listings, and sits alongside Best TV UK 2026.
| Size | Sony BRAVIA 5 | Price | Sony BRAVIA 7 II | Price | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 inches | Sony BRAVIA 5 (55 inch) | £1,299.00 | Sony BRAVIA 7 II (55 inch) | £1,699.00 | £400.00 |
| 65 inches | Sony BRAVIA 5 (65 inch) | £1,299.00 | Sony BRAVIA 7 II (65 inch) | £1,899.00 | £600.00 |
Buyers with a bright living room and a habit of watching HDR films gain most from the BRAVIA 7 II. Buyers who split time between television, sport and games will find the BRAVIA 5 gives most of the Sony picture for £400.00 to £600.00 less.
Sony BRAVIA 5 vs BRAVIA 7 II: spec table
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 5 | Sony BRAVIA 7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Backlight | Mini LED (XR Backlight Master Drive) | RGB Mini LED (RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro) |
| Processor | XR Processor | XR Processor |
| Refresh rate (Amazon UK listing) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI inputs | 4, two with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth (RTINGS) | 4, two with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth (RTINGS) |
| Gaming features (Amazon UK listing) | 4K/120fps, VRR, ALLM, Game Menu 2 | 4K/120fps, VRR, ALLM, Game Menu |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced |
| Audio | Acoustic Multi-Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X | Acoustic Multi Audio+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Smart platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Price, 55 inch (Amazon UK) | £1,299.00 | £1,699.00 |
| Price, 65 inch (Amazon UK) | £1,299.00 | £1,899.00 |
RTINGS reviews the BRAVIA 7 II under K-XR70M2 model codes and the 65-inch size, while the Amazon UK listings here carry XR75M2 codes. Sony does not publish a nit figure on the listings, so brightness comparisons below use RTINGS wording.
Is the Sony Bravia 7 II's RGB backlight worth the money?
Yes for bright rooms, and the evidence is in HDR brightness and black levels. RTINGS describes the BRAVIA 7 II as having a new RGB Mini LED backlight that replaces the older blue backlight and quantum dot film with separate red, green and blue LEDs in each zone, and rates its peak brightness, black levels and colours as excellent.
- Sony BRAVIA 7 II: RTINGS says blacks are "deep and uniform, with very little haloing", and that colours are incredibly bright in SDR and HDR. It warns that, like all RGB Mini LED TVs, colours can bleed into whites and give them a tint.
- Sony BRAVIA 5: RTINGS rates SDR brightness as very good and HDR brightness as mediocre, black levels as adequate and black uniformity as disappointing, with a narrow viewing angle.
- Both: RTINGS rates the image processing as excellent, with strong upscaling of low-resolution content.
The BRAVIA 7 II also loses points: RTINGS calls its reflection handling mediocre. The backlight technology is explained in RGB LED vs OLED TV, and the older comparison between Mini LED and OLED is in Mini LED vs OLED TV.
Which Sony is better for gaming?
Neither has a clear edge: both pair low input lag with slow pixel transitions. RTINGS reports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports of each set, 4K at 120 Hz and VRR on the BRAVIA 5, and both Amazon UK listings name 4K/120fps, VRR and ALLM. RTINGS rates the BRAVIA 5 as having very little input lag and the BRAVIA 7 II as having very low input lag.
The weakness is motion. RTINGS says the BRAVIA 5 has "very slow pixel transitions", so fast motion is blurry at 60 Hz and 120 Hz, and it says the BRAVIA 7 II has a slow response time with significant motion blur in fast action. Players of fast shooters can look at the 144 Hz options in Do I need a 144Hz TV for gaming? and the console shortlist in Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
What does the extra money buy on a Bravia 7 II?
The BRAVIA 7 II costs £400.00 more at 55 inches and £600.00 more at 65 inches, a premium of 30.8% and 46.2%. Compare Electronic divided each Amazon UK price by the screen diagonal and by the 16:9 screen area.
| Model | Price | Premium over BRAVIA 5 | Price per diagonal inch | Price per square inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony BRAVIA 5, 55 inch | £1,299.00 | Baseline | £23.62 | £1.01 |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 II, 55 inch | £1,699.00 | +£400.00 (30.8%) | £30.89 | £1.31 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5, 65 inch | £1,299.00 | Baseline | £19.98 | £0.72 |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 II, 65 inch | £1,899.00 | +£600.00 (46.2%) | £29.22 | £1.05 |
The extra money buys RTINGS-rated excellent brightness, black levels and colours, and a newer 2026 backlight. At 65 inches the BRAVIA 7 II costs £29.22 per diagonal inch against £19.98 for the BRAVIA 5, so the premium is 46.2% for the same screen size.
A same-money check is useful. £1,899.00 buys either the 65-inch BRAVIA 7 II or the LG OLED65C65LA, and £1,199.00 buys the TCL 65C7L, which undercuts the BRAVIA 5.
| TV | Price | Panel and key claim | Versus Sony |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCL 65C7L | £1,199.00 | Mini LED, 3,000 nits and 1,152 dimming zones (TCL listing) | £100.00 less than the Bravia 5 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 (65 inch) | £1,299.00 | Mini LED, XR Processor, Google TV | Baseline |
| LG OLED65C65LA | £1,899.00 | OLED, 120 Hz with VRR to 165 Hz (LG listing) | Same price as the Bravia 7 II |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 II (65 inch) | £1,899.00 | RGB Mini LED, XR Processor, Google TV | £600.00 more than the Bravia 5 |
Is 55 or 65 inches the better Sony size?
The 65-inch BRAVIA 5 is the stand-out buy, because Amazon UK lists it at the same £1,299.00 as the 55-inch. That is £19.98 per diagonal inch against £23.62 and 39.6% more screen area (1,805 square inches against 1,293). The BRAVIA 7 II adds £200.00 for the larger size, or 11.8%. Screen size against seating distance is covered in What size TV do I need?.
Which Sony Bravia should you buy?
The 65-inch Sony BRAVIA 5 is the best value Sony here, at £1,299.00 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (October 2026). Sony pairs a Mini LED backlight with an XR Processor, Google TV and 4K/120fps gaming with VRR.
Sony BRAVIA 5 specifications (Sony, RTINGS, Amazon UK listing)
- Backlight: Mini LED with XR Backlight Master Drive
- Processor: XR Processor, Google TV
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
- Gaming: 4K/120fps, VRR, ALLM, two HDMI 2.1 ports (RTINGS)
- Audio: Acoustic Multi-Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98 inches
The BRAVIA 5 suits mixed viewing in a moderately lit room, and RTINGS calls it satisfactory for mixed use. Compromises are mediocre HDR brightness, adequate black levels and a narrow viewing angle for wide seating.
Sony BRAVIA 5 - pros and cons
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Who should pay for the Sony Bravia 7 II?
Buyers who watch HDR in a bright room should pay for the 65-inch Sony BRAVIA 7 II at £1,899.00. Sony markets an RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro, and RTINGS calls its peak brightness excellent.
Sony BRAVIA 7 II specifications (Sony, RTINGS, Amazon UK listing)
- Backlight: RGB Mini LED with RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro
- Processor: XR Processor, Google TV
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
- Gaming: 4K/120fps, VRR, ALLM, two HDMI 2.1 ports (RTINGS)
- Audio: Acoustic Multi Audio+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Picture: Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix and Prime Video
Sony BRAVIA 7 II - pros and cons
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Two smaller or cheaper options sit alongside, at Amazon UK prices in October 2026.
Also consider
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- Sony BRAVIA 5 65" Mini LED
- Sony BRAVIA 5 55" Mini LED
- Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 55" (55XR75M2)
- BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 65" (65XR75M2)
Verdict
The Sony BRAVIA 5 at £1,299.00 is the buy for most households, and the 65-inch size costs no more than the 55-inch. The Sony BRAVIA 7 II at £1,899.00 suits buyers who want RTINGS-rated excellent brightness and black levels and accept a £600.00 premium. The wider field is in Best TV UK 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony Bravia 7 II worth it over the Bravia 5?
For bright rooms and HDR films, yes. RTINGS rates the Sony BRAVIA 7 II's peak brightness, black levels and colours as excellent, while it rates the Sony BRAVIA 5's HDR brightness as mediocre. The 65-inch Bravia 7 II costs £1,899.00 against £1,299.00 for the Bravia 5 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (October 2026), a £600.00 gap.
What does the Sony Bravia 5 review say?
RTINGS calls the Sony BRAVIA 5 just alright for gaming and satisfactory for mixed use. It praises the image processing, SDR brightness and low input lag, and marks down the mediocre HDR brightness, adequate black levels, narrow viewing angle and very slow pixel transitions. The 55-inch costs £1,299.00 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (October 2026).
What does the Sony Bravia 7 II review say?
RTINGS calls the Sony BRAVIA 7 II a great TV for most uses and an excellent one for home theatre. It rates colours, peak brightness and black levels as excellent and input lag as very low, and criticises reflection handling and slow response time. The RGB Mini LED backlight replaces the older blue backlight and quantum dot film.
How much do the Sony Bravia 5 and Bravia 7 II cost?
The Sony BRAVIA 5 costs £1,299.00 at both 55 and 65 inches on Amazon UK at the time of writing (October 2026). The Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB costs £1,699.00 at 55 inches and £1,899.00 at 65 inches, premiums of £400.00 and £600.00 over the Bravia 5 at the same sizes.
Do the Bravia 5 and Bravia 7 II work with PS5 at 4K 120Hz?
Yes. RTINGS reports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports of each TV, with 4K at 120 Hz and variable refresh rate on the Sony BRAVIA 5, and the Amazon UK listings for both name 4K at 120 fps, VRR and ALLM. Each TV has four HDMI inputs in total, so a second console fills one of the two full-speed ports.
Why is the 65-inch Bravia 5 the same price as the 55-inch?
Amazon UK lists the Sony BRAVIA 5 at £1,299.00 in both sizes at the time of writing (October 2026), so the 65-inch screen costs £0.00 more. That puts the larger set at £19.98 per diagonal inch against £23.62 for the 55-inch. Listing prices move, so the size gap can change.
What can £1,899.00 buy instead of the Bravia 7 II?
The LG OLED65C65LA costs £1,899.00 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (October 2026), the same as the 65-inch Sony BRAVIA 7 II, and LG lists it at 120 Hz with VRR up to 165 Hz. The TCL 65C7L at £1,199.00 is a Mini LED alternative with a claimed 3,000 nits.