I tested Sony’s affordable Bravia 5 TV, and it offers a lot of punch for its price tag, throwing serious shade on Sony’s previous mid-range screens
With its vibrant, bright, sharp and contrast-rich pictures, the Sony Bravia 5 offers some seriously punchy performance given its relatively affordable price point.
The Sony Bravia 5 is a mini-LED TV that delivers impressive visuals and gaming capabilities at a relatively affordable price point. Retaining Sony's Master Backlight Drive technology, the Bravia 5 features 240 zones of mini-LED lighting, ensuring vibrant and contrast-rich images.
With a VA panel, the TV offers 120Hz refresh rate and supports HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. The Bravia 5 also maintains a 4K resolution and benefits from Sony's powerful XR processor, which enhances picture quality across all settings. The Smart TV platform runs Google TV, granting access to major UK broadcasters and a variety of apps.
Though the Bravia 5 lacks the dimming zones and brightness of higher-end models, it still outperforms previous Sony TV generations in terms of picture quality. The TV's audio system features dual full-range bass reflex speakers and two tweeters, delivering clear Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks. Connectivity options include four HDMI ports, USB media playback, and wireless support with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, and Apple HomeKit.
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