At the beginning of this month, we received a detailed examination of Sony’s latest Bravia 8 II OLED Even though it sounds different, this television set is essentially the next generation following the highly regarded A95L from the same brand. In 2025, it promises to stand out as one of the top choices available for consumers. Recently, Sony disclosed pricing details for their new Bravia models—the flagship Bravia 8 alongside the newly introduced Bravia 5 and Bravia 2 LED series. Interestingly, when talking about the OLED version specifically, it appears certain tariffs have been reduced somewhat.
For instance, with the 65-inch version, the Bravia X80II has a price tag of $3,999.99. This makes it $500 higher than the initial manufacturer suggested retail price for the A95L. which came out in 2023 However, the Canadian price of $4,999.99 stays unchanged from what it was two years ago. When converted to USD, this still falls within the approximately $3,500 range that Sony charged for the 65-inch A95L in the U.S. The pricing for the 55-inch version has increased in both nations, though the rise is somewhat steeper in America. Thus, part of these additional costs might be intended to provide financial protection. The tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on numerous nations those that serve as prominent manufacturing centers.
It isn’t feasible to draw an equivalent comparison for the Bravia 5 because Sony has implemented significant hardware improvements over the X90L model it supersedes. However, despite these enhancements, Sony is adding several hundred dollars to the price tags of U.S. versions when converting from their original currency.
BRAVIA 5 Mini LED
- 98 inches: $6,499.99 USD MSRP / $8,499.99 CAD MSRP (~$5,989.70 when converted to USD)
- 85-inch model: $2,999.99 USD MSRP / $3,499.99 CAD MSRP (~$2,466.34 when converted to USD)
- 75 inches: $2,399.99 USD MSRP / $2,799.99 CAD MSRP (~$1,973.07 when converted to USD)
- 65 inches: $1,799.99 USD MSRP / $2,099.99 CAD MSRP (~$1,479.80 when converted to USD)
- 55 inches: $1,699.99 USD MSRP / $1,999.99 CAD MSRP (~$1,409.34 when converted to USD)
The Verge reached out to Sony to clarify if the new pricing accounts for the recent tariffs. They manufacture their televisions in various locations worldwide; the Bravia 7 unit I currently possess states "assembled in Mexico." Additionally, crucial parts such as the QD-OLED screen in the Bravia 8 II come from different regions across the globe.
As usual, stores may eventually reduce these recommended price points. However, Sony’s televisions typically command higher costs due to their superior quality. Home theater aficionados frequently find this extra expense justified because of Sony’s top-notch image processing, upscaled content, and exceptional viewing experience they offer.