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Sony BRAVIA 7 II vs TCL QM8L
Product A: Sony
94 of 159 known
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Product B: TCL
88 of 159 known
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61 of 151 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 39 the same
- 51 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 144HzTCL is 24 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A120Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
ANot listed
B288Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ASony: 1,447 × 827 mm
- BTCL: 1,435.1 × 823 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A30.7kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A26.6kg
B21.092kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
BRAVIA1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr70m2Read 8 October 2026
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
Sony BRAVIA 76Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026RTINGS says the Sony BRAVIA 7 II replaces the Sony BRAVIA 7 from 2024.11Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/we-just-tested-the-bravia-7-ii-heres-why-i-think-it-could-be-the-sony-tv-to-buy-in-2026Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Bravia 7 II a follow-up to the Bravia 7 Mini-LED TV.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
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Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
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Backlight
Local dimming
Local dimming zones
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision3Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
HGiG
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Yes3Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact Motion Enhancer XR Motion Clarity Auto mode, corroborated by public reviewer interpolation tests.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-ii/settingsRead 8 October 2026Public Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation: Smoothness (Film) 1 outputs 30fps from 24fps content. Confirms frame interpolation, not merely backlight strobing.
Black frame insertion
Ambient light sensor
Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASony BRAVIA 7 II
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz |
BTCL QM8L
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz4:4:4 |
| 2560 × 1440 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 timing-table footnote supplies conditions only, not maxima. 144, 240 and 288 Hz require VRR and/or High Frame Rate Mode. Actual maxima established by the separate exact 65 RTINGS test. Bit depth and DSC are not stated.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative: tested US 65QM8L accepts 4K 144 Hz and 1080p or 1440p 288 Hz with proper 4:4:4 on all four HDMI ports. This supersedes the older preset table 1440p 144 Hz entry.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
120Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
120Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, G-SYNC Compatible6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Public VRR prose confirms HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC work over refresh range, no FreeSync. No NVIDIA certification or numeric minimum assumed.
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Published FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR claims. Certification does not infer an unstated VRR minimum.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public VRR narrative confirms all three VRR families. G-SYNC operation works at 4K 120 Hz or higher but NVIDIA VRR does not work with a link locked at 60 Hz. Functional compatibility only, no unstated NVIDIA certification.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
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Dolby Vision gaming
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
ASony BRAVIA 7 II
| Input lag (ms) |
|---|
| 10.4 |
BTCL QM8L
Not availableInput lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
953nits6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Same bought 65-inch. Public alternate calibrated Professional SDR Real Scene 953 cd/m2 with Auto Local Dimming High, backlight Color, Peak Luminance High, Brightness 100. Source SDR windows are not copied into HDR table. Current posted-result SDR method CR-100/CR-250.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-ii/settingsRead 8 October 2026Professional calibrated SDR, Peak Luminance High, Brightness 100, backlight Color. Product alternate changes Auto Local Dimming to High.9Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/sdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Public SDR real-scene method tracks a lamp via PC HDMI, CR-100 profiled with CR-250. At least 9 passes, maximum non-outlier. LS-100 only spot checks. Not a 10 percent SDR window.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
980nits6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Same calibrated 65-inch HDR High/Gradation Preferred alternate dataset Hallway Lights 980 cd/m2. Matches selected windows. Not the brighter tone-mapping alternatives 1093/1237.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-ii/settingsRead 8 October 2026Same HDR High/Gradation Preferred alternate 980 scene matches windows.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Public Hallway protocol: Murideo 7G real scene, LS-100, higher highlight of two ceiling lights mastered about 1950 cd/m2. Not an average or white window.
1,240nits5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Tested exact US 65QM8L, Test Bench 2.3. Public additional HDR table: Hallway Lights 1240 cd/m² with Dynamic Tone Mapping Off and Peak Brightness High. Settings page identifies FILMMAKER MODE, Local Contrast High, Brightness 100. This is a peak highlight within the real HDR scene, not a white-window average. Initially tested V080, spot-checked V082. The review does not assign a firmware build to this individual supplemental reading.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8l/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact 65QM8L HDR preset: FILMMAKER MODE, Brightness 100, Local Contrast High. The supplemental review table specifically overrides Peak Brightness to High and keeps Dynamic Tone Mapping Off.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Real-scene clips come from a Murideo 7G generator. Konica Minolta LS-100 measures both hallway overhead lights and records the higher luminance. Distinct from the CR-100 white-window test.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
ASony BRAVIA 7 II
| Window | Sustained | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | No | 1,613 |
| 10% | No | 1,939 |
| 25% | No | 2,097 |
| 50% | No | 1,217 |
| 100% | No | 841 |
| 2% | Yes | 1,589 |
| 10% | Yes | 1,883 |
| 25% | Yes | 2,063 |
| 50% | Yes | 1,215 |
| 100% | Yes | 839 |
Source6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Bought 65-inch North American K-65XR70M2, initial firmware 114.602.050.1NAA, Test Bench 2.3. Public alternate full 10-row HDR dataset after calibration: Professional, Auto Local Dimming High, backlight Color, HDR Tone Mapping Gradation Preferred, Peak Luminance High, Brightness Max. Peak and sustained rows retained as labelled. Not locked default Medium results, not uncalibrated TechRadar measurements or another size.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-ii/settingsRead 8 October 2026Public calibrated Professional HDR10 method: backlight Color, Brightness Max, Peak Luminance High, HDR Tone Mapping Gradation Preferred. Product review alternate dataset changes Auto Local Dimming from Medium to High.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Public HDR method publishes peak and sustained white windows 2/10/25/50/100 percent and durations methodology. Alternate source numbers explicitly after full calibration and local dimming High.
BTCL QM8L
Not availableHDR peak brightness (measured)
2,097nits
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
841nits
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Public format prose explicitly proper 4:4:4 and RGB at 1080p/4K. Settings guide Graphics content type for 4:4:4. Tested 65 reference.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-ii/settingsRead 8 October 2026Public PC settings require Graphics content type for proper 4:4:4.
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Smart home
Art or ambient mode
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Tuners
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Tuners
Tuners per broadcast standard
Not available
Antenna inputs
ASony BRAVIA 7 II
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
Not available
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Record to USB
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Not available
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Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
Not available
Built-in subwoofer
Not available
Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS Express, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X3Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact named Dolby Atmos and DTS decoder families. Generic Dolby Audio is not expanded into unspecified Dolby codecs.
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
Acoustic Multi-Audio+, X-Balanced Speaker, Voice Zoom 3, Room and User Position Compensation, Acoustic Center Sync, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer3Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 20266Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos FlexConnect expansion is supported with separately purchased Z100 speakers and Z100-SW subwoofer. These optional devices are not counted as supplied speakers.
Bluetooth headphones
Connectivity
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Video inputs
ASony BRAVIA 7 II
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 3 | 2.1 | 1 | 120 | Yes | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 4 | 2.1 | 1 | 120 | No | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1, 2 | 2.0b | 2 | Not available | No | 2.3 |
Source6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Public HDMI1/2 HDMI2.0 bandwidth, two high-bandwidth 2.1 inputs. Shared exact guide identifies 120Hz/eARC on HDMI3 and 120Hz on HDMI4. HDCP2.3 all 4 from exact maker table. Numeric bandwidth unstated and omitted.10Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/oled-tvs/sony-bravia-7-ii-true-rgb-tv-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual 65-inch port prose explicitly HDMI1/2 are 2.0b and HDMI3/4 are 2.1. Exact physical mapping, no unreported bandwidth or 4K maximum for the two legacy ports.
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 144 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2, 3 and 4 | 2.1 | 3 | 144 | No |
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
Not available
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
Not available
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HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ASony BRAVIA 7 II
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
Ethernet speed
Not available
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
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Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
Included connection box
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Stand height adjustment
Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
Width388.62Depth370.84mm(15.3 × 14.6 in)5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch stand footprint 15.3 x 14.6 inches, converted at 25.4 mm per inch. The reviewer also describes high and low installation heights. Screen clearance is omitted because the accompanying third-axis wording is less explicit.
VESA mount
VESA screw
Wall mount included
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,447Height907Depth341mm(57 × 35.7 × 13.4 in)4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/040612cc79fd34c8143e38ce36575138/50736861M.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact K-65XR70M2 with-stand 1447x907x341mm.
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(56.5 × 33.9 × 14.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 33.9 x 14.5 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live exact 65-inch metric cells instead state 1434 x 860 x 368 mm. The sheet takes precedence and this rounding conflict is retained. The source does not identify which installation height this dimension uses. It is not presented as the minimum or maximum.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,447Height827Depth57mm(57 × 32.6 × 2.2 in)4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/040612cc79fd34c8143e38ce36575138/50736861M.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact K-65XR70M2 mechanical row 1447x827x57mm, approximate as labelled. Not the XR90M2 row 1445x826x45mm or foreign 55mm body.
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live metric cells instead state 1434 x 824 x 50 mm. The sheet takes precedence and the conflicting 824 mm height is not silently substituted.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Table-top stand, Voice remote control, Two AAA remote batteries, AC power cord, User guides, Cable ties, Optical adapter6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-7-iiRead 8 October 2026Public bought 65 box list for remote, batteries, guides, cable ties, optical adapter. Stand/power cord come from exact standard maker package.
TV remote, Two AAA batteries, Power cable, TV stand, Cable clips, Stand screws, Quick Start Guide, VESA adapters3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 8 exact supplied components list.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specifications3Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr70m2/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Official exact K-65XR70M2 US full specification page. Live fetch intermittently fails. Full indexed Sony table was read, with exact 2026/RGB/M2 identity checked. No 2024 K-65XR70 cells borrowed.
static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker 2-page QM8L datasheet, page 2 exact 65-inch column.
Manual
www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/040612cc79fd34c8143e38ce36575138/50736861M.pdf4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/040612cc79fd34c8143e38ce36575138/50736861M.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official North American Reference Guide 5-073-686-12 explicitly includes standard K-65XR70M2 and US/Canada/Mexico applicability.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)