The huge 85-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED QLED TV is incredibly bright for a record low sale price

Sony's 85-inch Bravia 7 Mini LED TV hits a record low price, offering OLED-beating brightness for sunlit rooms and PlayStation 5 integration.

Sony's 85-inch Bravia 7 Mini LED TV has reached its lowest-ever price at $1,998 on Amazon, with Best Buy offering a similar $1,999.99 deal. This positions Sony's largest Mini LED display as a practical alternative to OLED for buyers needing extreme brightness in well-lit environments. Unlike OLED models that struggle with ambient light, the Bravia 7's Mini LED backlight delivers up to 1,000 nits peak brightness according to Rtings' testing, making it suitable for living rooms with large windows.

85-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED TV Google TV smart apps are shown (Image source: Sony with edits)

Technical performance reveals notable strengths and compromises. While the VA panel can't match OLED's infinite contrast, Sony's local dimming implementation minimizes blooming effectively. Testing shows black uniformity outperforms standard LED TVs, though off-axis viewing suffers compared to IPS alternatives. The 120Hz panel supports HDMI 2.1 features including VRR, but input lag measures 10.3ms versus OLED's typical sub-5ms performance – a consideration for competitive gamers.

85-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED TV side and back shots are shown (Image source: Sony with edits)

Smart features leverage Google TV with comprehensive app support and responsive navigation. Unique PlayStation integration includes Auto HDR Tone Mapping, automatically optimizing settings when connected to a PS5. For non-gaming content, Sony's XR processor provides exceptional upscaling of HD content and accurate color reproduction across SDR/HDR material. Six preset picture modes tailor settings for specific scenarios like cinema or sports.

Competitive positioning pits it against value-focused alternatives like the Hisense U8 series. While Hisense models offer better anti-glare coatings, the Bravia 7 counters with superior motion handling and processing. Compared to Sony's own OLED lineup, this Mini LED model delivers nearly double the peak brightness at roughly half the cost of equivalent-sized OLEDs.

Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED TV shown in a smaller size (Image source: Sony with edits)

The 85-inch model represents the best value in the series, though smaller 55-inch ($898), 65-inch ($1,098), and 75-inch ($1,498) variants also see discounts. For buyers prioritizing screen size and brightness over perfect blacks, this deal makes Sony's largest Mini LED TV more accessible than ever.

Disclaimer: Pricing subject to change. Unit availability may be limited.