Overview
The Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR38M2PB.UKA combines a 65-inch 4K Ultra HD screen with Sony picture processing, Google TV and a range of connections for home entertainment equipment. Its larger display gives films, sport and streaming programmes plenty of room, while 4K resolution helps reveal fine detail when the source content supports it.
The XR Processor analyses picture content to refine colour, contrast and clarity. XR Triluminos Pro reproduces a broad range of colours, while XR Clear Image uses AI processing to upscale compatible lower-resolution content towards 4K. Together, these features help the television handle different sources, from high-resolution films to everyday broadcasts.
Google TV brings supported streaming services and entertainment into one interface. Voice search, Google Cast and Apple AirPlay 2 offer additional ways to find and share content from compatible devices.
For gaming, the BRAVIA 3 II supports 4K at 120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode through its HDMI connections. These features are useful when paired with compatible consoles and games.
With Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS support, the television also caters for compatible film and audio content. If you’re looking for a larger smart television that can handle everyday viewing, streaming and gaming, this model brings those functions together in one setup.
Picture Quality & Smart Features
Detailed 4K Ultra HD viewing
The 4K Ultra HD display has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, giving compatible content plenty of detail. This can be particularly useful when watching films, nature documentaries, sport or high-resolution streaming programmes on a 65-inch screen.
The quality of the original content still matters. Native 4K material can make full use of the screen’s resolution, while lower-resolution broadcasts and videos depend on the television’s processing to improve their presentation.
XR Processor for picture refinement
Sony’s XR Processor analyses picture scenes and adjusts elements such as colour, contrast and clarity. This helps the television present differences between shades and details across a variety of programmes.
Whether you’re watching a bright outdoor scene or a film with darker sequences, the processing works to maintain a balanced picture. The result will vary with the original content and the picture settings selected.
XR Triluminos Pro colour
XR Triluminos Pro is designed to reproduce a wide range of colours, including subtle differences between similar shades. This helps give landscapes, animation, wildlife and film scenes more varied colour.
The benefit is not simply stronger colour. A broader palette can help preserve the differences between tones, allowing images to appear more natural when the source material contains that information.
XR Clear Image upscaling
Not all television programmes and streaming videos are available in 4K. XR Clear Image uses AI processing to upscale supported lower-resolution content towards 4K, working to restore detail and reduce picture noise.
This can be helpful if you regularly switch between high-resolution streaming and older programmes or standard-resolution broadcasts. Upscaling cannot recreate all the information in native 4K footage, but it can help lower-resolution content make better use of the screen.
Google TV for easier content discovery
Google TV brings supported streaming apps, films and programmes together in one interface. You can browse available entertainment and open compatible services without needing a separate streaming player for every app.
Voice search provides another way to look for programmes and access supported functions. The apps and services available will depend on your region, subscriptions, accounts and software version.
Google Cast and Apple AirPlay 2 also let compatible devices share supported content with the television. This is useful for viewing photographs, playing supported media or sending content from compatible apps.
HDR support for compatible films
The television supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG formats. HDR, or High Dynamic Range, allows compatible content to carry additional information about brightness and colour, helping preserve detail in bright highlights and darker parts of a scene.
Dolby Vision content can make use of its own HDR information when played through a compatible source. The result depends on the content, settings and viewing environment.
Features That Matter
HDMI 2.1 gaming support
The BRAVIA 3 II has four HDMI inputs and supports 4K at 120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) with compatible equipment.
These features help address different aspects of gaming:
- 4K at 120Hz: Supports high-frame-rate gaming for smoother movement in compatible titles.
- Variable Refresh Rate: Helps synchronise the display with changing frame rates from compatible gaming equipment.
- Auto Low Latency Mode: Allows supported equipment to trigger a low-latency setting, helping controls feel more responsive.
This makes the television worth considering for compatible modern consoles. The performance you experience will depend on the console, game, cable, HDMI connection and settings.
Smart control and voice search
Google TV includes voice-search functionality, allowing you to look for entertainment and access supported functions without typing every request. The television also has a built-in microphone, with a physical microphone switch for managing its use.
Compatible Alexa-enabled devices can provide additional control options. Available voice functions depend on the connected equipment, account setup, software and region.
Dolby Atmos and DTS audio formats
Dolby Atmos and DTS support gives the television compatibility with content created in these audio formats. The sound you hear will depend on the programme and the playback equipment being used.
Sony’s X-Balanced Speaker design is intended to reduce distortion, while the television’s two full-range speakers provide a combined audio output of 20W. If you want to expand your setup, a compatible soundbar or external audio system can be considered.
The HDMI connection with eARC/ARC support can simplify connection to compatible audio equipment, allowing supported audio to pass between the television and a soundbar or receiver.
Wireless connectivity and device sharing
The television supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Google Cast and Apple AirPlay. These connections provide options for connecting to a network, using compatible Bluetooth devices and sharing supported content from phones, tablets and computers.
Bluetooth compatibility depends on the device and its supported profile. If you plan to connect wireless audio equipment or other accessories, check that it is suitable for the television and the functions you need.
Flexible placement
The Flush Surface design gives the screen a simple appearance, while the slim T-shaped blade stand supports tabletop placement. The stand has two positioning options, providing some flexibility when arranging the television on suitable furniture.
Wall mounting is also possible with a compatible bracket. Before installation, check the mounting pattern, television weight, wall suitability and available space for cables and ventilation.
Energy settings and screen-off listening
The television includes Dynamic Backlight Control and Power Saving Mode to help manage energy use. Display Off Mode lets you turn off the picture while continuing to listen to audio, which can be useful when the screen is not needed.
Actual energy consumption depends on viewing time, picture settings, brightness and use of connected functions.
Everyday Benefits
A 65-inch screen gives films, sport and television programmes a larger viewing area, making it worth considering for a room where the television will be a central part of the entertainment setup. Before buying, measure the available furniture or wall space and consider your usual viewing distance.
The combination of 4K resolution and XR picture processing helps make the most of compatible high-resolution content. Upscaling can also improve the presentation of supported lower-resolution sources, which is useful when your viewing includes a mixture of streaming and regular television.
Google TV simplifies access to supported entertainment services, while voice search and device casting provide alternative ways to find and share content. You can connect compatible consoles and other HDMI equipment, and the eARC/ARC connection can help integrate a suitable soundbar.
For gaming, the 120Hz panel and supported HDMI 2.1 features provide useful capabilities with compatible consoles and games. If films are your priority, Dolby Vision and the supported audio formats offer further options for compatible content.
The television’s wireless connections also give you flexibility when adding compatible accessories. Thinking about the devices you already own and the ones you might add later can help you decide whether its connectivity meets your needs.
Who Is It Ideal For?
The Sony BRAVIA 3 II is worth considering if you’re looking for a 65-inch 4K smart television for a living room or dedicated entertainment area.
It may suit:
- Film and series viewers who want a large 4K screen and support for compatible Dolby Vision content.
- Streaming users who prefer to access supported services through Google TV.
- Console players who want features such as 4K at 120Hz, VRR and ALLM with compatible gaming equipment.
- People using Apple or Google devices who want to share supported media on their television.
- Households planning a connected entertainment setup with consoles, streaming devices or compatible audio equipment.
- Viewers who want flexible placement, with tabletop and compatible wall-mounting options.
A 65-inch television needs suitable space, so measure the room and check the screen’s dimensions before ordering. If you’re unsure whether this size will suit your viewing distance or furniture, the Snelling Gerald Giles team can help you consider your options.
Why Choose This Product?
The Sony BRAVIA 3 II brings together a large 4K display, picture processing and smart entertainment functions. Its XR Processor, XR Triluminos Pro and XR Clear Image technologies address different aspects of picture presentation, from colour reproduction to the treatment of supported lower-resolution content.
Google TV provides a central place to browse supported streaming apps, with voice search and casting options for compatible devices. The television also has four HDMI inputs, allowing you to connect multiple pieces of entertainment equipment.
For gaming, support for a 120Hz panel, 4K at 120Hz, VRR and ALLM makes it a useful option to consider with compatible consoles. Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS support provide additional format compatibility for films and other supported programmes.
Its 65-inch screen is the main practical consideration. Make sure the size suits your room and that your furniture or chosen wall position can accommodate the television safely.
If you’re looking for a larger smart television with flexible connectivity for everyday viewing, films and gaming, the BRAVIA 3 II offers a range of functions to consider alongside your budget, room layout and existing equipment.
What’s Included
- Sony BRAVIA 3 II television
- Tabletop stand
- Voice remote control
- Standard remote control
- Batteries
- AC power cord
- Operating instructions
- Quick setup guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony K65XR38M2PB.UKA a 65-inch television?
Yes. The K65XR38M2PB.UKA corresponds to the Sony K-65XR38M2, which has a screen measured diagonally at approximately 65 inches, or 164cm.
Does this television have 4K resolution?
Yes. Its resolution is 3840 × 2160 pixels. Compatible native 4K content can use the screen’s full resolution, while XR Clear Image processing can upscale supported lower-resolution material towards 4K.
Is the Sony BRAVIA 3 II suitable for gaming?
It supports a 120Hz panel, 4K at 120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode. These features require compatible consoles, games and connections, and the options available depend on the equipment being used.
Does it have Google TV?
Yes. Google TV brings supported apps and entertainment together in one interface. Some services require an account or subscription, and availability can vary by region.
Can I connect my phone or tablet?
Yes. Google Cast and Apple AirPlay support sharing compatible content from supported devices. The functions available depend on your device, app and software.
Does it support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?
Yes. The television supports Dolby Vision HDR picture content and Dolby Atmos audio. It also supports DTS. The benefit depends on the content and compatible playback equipment.
Can I connect a soundbar or games console?
Yes. The television has four HDMI inputs, including eARC/ARC support for compatible audio equipment. Check the connection requirements of your soundbar, console or other device before connecting it.
Can this television be wall-mounted?
Yes, with a compatible wall bracket. The listed VESA mounting pattern is 300 × 300mm. Check the bracket’s weight capacity and installation requirements, and ensure the wall is suitable for the television.
Why Buy from Snelling Gerald Giles?
Choosing a television is about more than screen size and specifications. Your room layout, viewing distance, preferred content and connected equipment all affect which model will suit you.
Snelling Gerald Giles is an independent electrical retailer serving Norfolk since 1948. Our team can help you compare televisions, understand the differences between their features and choose a setup that meets your needs.
We offer delivery and can help with television installation and wall mounting where applicable. You can also visit our Norwich or Blofield showroom for advice and to view selected products. Please check with us before travelling if you want to see a particular model on display.
If you’re comparing prices, our Price Match Promise is subject to its published policy and terms. We can also help you consider compatible accessories, such as soundbars, wall brackets and HDMI cables, so that your television works well with the rest of your setup.
From choosing the right screen size to understanding gaming connections and audio options, our team is here to help you make an informed decision before you buy.