Sony Bravia 7 Mark II Review: Midrange Mini RGB TV Priced High at $2,300

Sony's Bravia 7 Mark II is one of the first mini RGB LED televisions on the market, alongside the Hisense UR9 and TCL RM9L. Priced at $2,300 for the 65-inch model (with a $300 discount), it sits below the flagship Bravia 9 Mark II ($3,600). The TV uses Sony's 'True RGB' technology with tiny red, green, and blue LEDs, though Sony disputes claims that micro RGB is more advanced, stating the LEDs are the same size. The Bravia 7 features a Mirage Stand with a transparent plastic piece intended to make the TV appear floating, but the effect is underwhelming due to foggy plastic. Assembly is complicated, requiring multiple parts. It runs Google TV, but initial setup required manual email entry instead of QR code. The remote has a right-sided Home button, which the reviewer disliked. Connectivity includes four HDMI ports (two HDMI 2.1), no DisplayPort, a coaxial port, and two USB ports. Picture quality tests showed mixed results: skin tones lacked variation, dark scenes appeared dull, and contrast was average. Gaming performance was also lackluster, with washed-out contrast in darker areas and a 120-Hz refresh rate that didn't match the Hisense UR9's 180 Hz. However, color accuracy was praised, and streaming worked well. The built-in speakers are inferior to the Hisense UR9's. The reviewer concludes the Bravia 7 Mark II is overpriced for its midrange performance, recommending other mini RGB models unless a deal appears.