Best for remote control quality
Sony BRAVIA 2 II
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sony TVs for remote control quality
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Safest pick
Sony Bravia 9 II
4.5 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Sony Bravia 7 II
11 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
Sony BRAVIA 5
4.0 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
The compact Sony remote is generally admired for its simplicity, though a few owners find the feel cheap or the buttons unreliable.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: sound quality, reliability
The premium remote is well liked for its rechargeable battery, backlighting and solid everyday usability.
Pros: overall satisfaction, overall image accuracy
Cons: value for money, bass performance
The recycled-plastic remote is generally comfortable, tactile and useful. Some users would prefer a smaller body or larger setting buttons.
Pros: HDMI 2.1 port count, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR performance, bass performance
Remote impressions vary by package: some units get a premium backlit rechargeable design, while standard remotes can feel light, cheap or frustratingly unlit.
Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality
Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling
The remotes are comfortable and functional, but the lack of backlighting and rechargeable power disappoints some owners.
Pros: picture quality, black levels
Cons: HDR brightness, value for money
The remote is usable and intuitive, but losing backlighting and rechargeable power feels like a downgrade on a premium TV.
Pros: gaming performance, peak brightness
Cons: HDMI 2.1 support, HDMI 2.1 port count
The simpler remote has attracted criticism for its design and layout. Its functionality is conventional rather than especially premium.
Pros: HDMI 2.1 port count, Video input versatility
Cons: value for money, overall satisfaction