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Sony

Good8/10

Japanese entertainment and electronics group spanning PlayStation, cameras, image sensors, music and film.

Founded
1946
From
Japan
HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian plants
www.sony.com

TV

Good8/10Premium

Reviewers rate Sony's processing among the best, giving a natural picture. From April 2027 its TVs move to Bravia Inc., a joint venture 51% owned by TCL.

Good at

  • Class-leading image processing and motion
  • Accurate colour out of the box
  • Google TV

Weak at

  • Pricier than rivals with similar panels
  • Fewer gaming features than LG
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Bravia 9Bravia 8Bravia 7Bravia 5

Best for: cinema fans wanting natural picture processing

nzauukushk

TV brands in New Zealand

Sony is #3 of 6, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1LGSouth Korea9/10ExcellentPremium
2SamsungSouth Korea8/10GoodPremium
3SonyJapan8/10GoodPremium
4HisenseChina7/10GoodBudget
5PanasonicJapan7/10GoodPremium
6TCLChina7/10GoodBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.