In the Value Electronics TV Shootout, a Leading Television Brand Secures the Top Spot
In a fierce competition held on July 26, 2025, at Value Electronics showroom in Scarsdale, NY, the Sony K65XR80M2 Bravia 8 II OLED TV emerged as the undisputed champion at the annual TV Shootout Evaluation event. This year, the contest focused exclusively on OLED TVs, with four top models - LG's G5, Panasonic's Z95B, Samsung's S95F, and Sony's XR80M2 - going head-to-head.
The event aimed to compare the picture quality attributes of the latest flagship TVs, evaluating factors like color, brightness, contrast, and SDR and HDR performance. All TVs were professionally calibrated to their best potential for a fair evaluation, with two reference BVM-HX3110 professional mastering monitors included for comparison.
The Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV delivered the best overall performance, earning highest marks especially in processing and contrast/grayscale. While Panasonic’s Z95B led in two HDR attributes, Sony was the overall winner across all judged criteria.
In the SDR category, the Sony XR80M2 (Bravia 8 II) OLED TV was the clear winner. On the other hand, Panasonic’s Z95B OLED TV finished third in the event, with LG’s G5 and Sony’s S95F taking the third and fourth places, respectively, in the HDR segment.
This was the first year the contest featured only OLED TVs, marking a shift from previous years that included LCD models. Sony has now held some "King of TV" title for over seven years in various categories at this event, underlining their consistent leadership in picture quality.
In summary, the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout validated Sony’s latest flagship OLED as the overall best TV among top OLEDs from LG, Panasonic, and Samsung. The Sony K65XR80M2 Bravia II OLED TV was crowned the "King of TV" for 2025, cementing its place as a leading contender in the world of high-end television technology.
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The Sony K65XR80M2 Bravia 8 II OLED TV was recognized as the "King of TV" after its triumph in the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout, placing it among the foremost smart-home devices that leverage advanced technology. This victory solidified the TV's reputation as a leading gadget in the world of high-end television technology.
The Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, being the overall winner, outperformed its competitors like LG's G5, Panasonic's Z95B, and Samsung's S95F in various criteria such as color, brightness, contrast, SDR, and HDR performance – traits that make it a prized gadget for consumers desiring cutting-edge technology.
