Sony Bravia 8 Vs Sony X90L - Should You Pay Double?

Sony Bravia 8 Vs Sony X90L - Should You Pay Double?

So I have been using the Sony Bravia X90L in my main home theater set up for a little over a year. And the Bravia X90L is a solid TV that is very bright and its colors are very vibrant. But since its not a Mini LED or OLED, its blacks and color contrast isn’t a great. Now right now, sony is focusing on Mini LED on their Bravia 7 and Bravia 9, and the Bravia 8 is Sony’s main OLED offering. But in this video we’re going to break down the difference between an LED and OLED tv and see which one is right for you.

Sony Bravia 8 Review

Sony Bravia 8 Review

So this is the Sony Bravia 8 and this is actually Sony’s only OLED TV for 2024 cause right now Sony is going in hard on Mini LED’s and the Sony Bravia 9 gives you very dark blacks and amazing contrast even at peak brightness. However, the Bravia 9 is pretty expensive… So if you still want strong blacks, amazing color gradation and strong contrast at peak brightness, then the Sony Bravia 8 is a great option to consider.

Mid Sized Soundbars Compared - Bose Vs Sony Vs JBL Vs Sonos

Mid Sized Soundbars Compared - Bose Vs Sony Vs JBL Vs Sonos

So the Bose Smart Soundbar, the new one for 2024 / 2025, is bassicly identical to the Bose Smart Soundbar 600, except it now has AI. Now even though I am underwhelmed by this new upgrade, the Bose Smart Soundbar is still a solid mid sized soundbar to pick up. Nonetheless, today we’re going to see how it compares to other great options out there like the Sonos Beam Gen 2, JBL Bar 300 and the Sony HT-S2000.

Bose Smart Soundbar - The 2024 Version, Bose’s Names Are Dumb Now.

Bose Smart Soundbar - The 2024 Version, Bose’s Names Are Dumb Now.

So this is the Bose Smart Soundbar now with AI, and just so that there isn’t any confusion, yes this soundbar is new for 2024 and its the successor to the Bose Smart Soundbar 600. Now I have always really like the Bose Smart Soundbar 300, and the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 was a solid upgrade that gave you much better instrument separation and true dolby atmospheres support thanks to the new upwards firing drivers. But now, but is getting into the habit of rebranding their old products, slapping AI on them and calling them all new. Nonetheless, today we’re going to check out the Bose Smart Soundbar, the 2024 version and we’re going to see if it worth upgrading if you already have the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 which is the soundbar that I have been using in my bed room for the last 2 years.

Sonos Arc Ultra Vs Sonos Beam Gen 2

Sonos Arc Ultra Vs Sonos Beam Gen 2

So the Sonos Beam Gen 2 isn’t all that different from the original, but the Sonos Arc Ultra has been completely redesigned on the inside from its predecessor and its going to give you much better openess and immersion. Now obviously, the Arc Ultra is going to give you much better overall performance over the Sonos Beam Gen 2, but today we’re going to see by how much and if its worth it for you to upgrade.

Sonos Arc Ultra Vs Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra Vs Sony Bravia Bar 9 - Which Big Soundbar Is Best?

Sonos Arc Ultra Vs Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra Vs Sony Bravia Bar 9 - Which Big Soundbar Is Best?

So the Sonos Arc Ultra has been completely redesigned on the inside and it now offers better openess and immersion than its predecessor. But Sony’s new soundbar, the Sony Bravia Bar 9 has also been completely redesigned from its predecessor and it also offers much better openess and immersion. And then theres the Bose Smart soundbar ultra which isn’t all that different from its predecessor… expect it has AI now. But nonetheless, today we’re going to see what these large premium soundbars are all about and we’re going to see which one is right for you.

Sonos Arc Ultra Review - Should You Upgrade From The Original Sonos Arc?

Sonos Arc Ultra Review - Should You Upgrade From The Original Sonos Arc?

So this is the Sonos Arc Ultra, its the successor to the super popular Sonos Arc… Now at first glance this soundbar looks very similar to the original Sonos Arc, but the Sonos Arc Ultra has actually been completely redesigned on the inside and its a little different from the outside. Now the Sonos Arc Ultra is still doing dumb Sonos things, but lets see what the Sonos Arc Ultra is all about and lets see if its worth upgrading if you already have the original Sonos Arc.

Bravia Theater Bar 8 Review

Bravia Theater Bar 8 Review

So recently Sony overhauled their whole TV and soundbar line up, and today we have the Bravia Theater Bar 8 which has a much more minimalistic and slimmer design than Sony’s previous generation of soundbars… and the Bar 8 puts a lot more emphasis on vocals and openness than with Sony’s last generation of soundbars. Nonetheless, if youre looking for a Sony soundbar to compliment your new Sony TV, or any other TV, lets see what the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 is all about.