Sony Launches Bravia 6 OLED TV at $1,300, Extending Lineup to 83 Inches

Q: Why might Sony's new budget-friendly Bravia 6 OLED actually outshine its premium flagship models in connectivity?

Because the Bravia 6 is rumored to offer four HDMI 2.1 ports, it could be more practical than some of Sony’s pricier TVs for people with multiple modern devices. That matters because several premium Sony models, including high-end OLEDs and even the Bravia 9 II, have been criticized for offering only two HDMI 2.1 inputs. For buyers with a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, gaming PC and an eARC soundbar or AV receiver, two ports can become a bottleneck, forcing cable swapping or compromises. The Bravia 6 is reportedly built around MediaTek’s Pentonic 800 chip, which supports a full set of four HDMI 2.1 connections. If that specification is confirmed, the lower-cost model would actually be better equipped for next-generation connectivity than some flagship sets. In practical terms, that could make the Bravia 6 especially appealing to gamers and home-theater users who want 4K/120Hz, variable refresh rate and eARC support across several devices at once. Its simplified design drops some premium extras, such as Acoustic Surface Audio+, but on pure port flexibility it may outperform Sony’s top-tier models. So while flagship TVs may still lead on panel technology, processing or built-in audio, the Bravia 6 could outshine them in a key everyday area: giving users enough high-bandwidth HDMI inputs to connect everything without hassle.

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Aug 27

$1,300 buys Sony’s new entry Bravia 6 OLED, a stripped-back model aimed at bringing the company’s flagship-style picture quality to a lower price tier.
48-inch to 83-inch sizes are available, with the largest version priced at $4,000, positioning the set for both main living-room use and secondary rooms.
Google TV powers the Bravia 6 with Netflix, Spotify, Google Cast and free live channels via Google Freeplay, while buyers also get 12 months of Sony Pictures Core.
Dolby Atmos virtual surround and DTS:X are included, but Sony dropped its Acoustic Surface Audio+ system, instead steering users toward pairing the TV with a Bravia Theater soundbar.