1. 2024 model year markings

  1. The main name of the line and series. In 2024, Sony highlighted the word BRAVIA in the name of all TVs. Next comes a number indicating the series. The higher the series number, the more advanced the models belong to it.
  2. The 2024 index. Sony uses it for all new models, although its exact meaning is not specified.
  3. Screen diagonal in ".
  4. The presence of the Sony Cognitive XR processor, which has extensive capabilities for improving images and sound using AI. Budget BRAVIA 3 models without this processor use the S index, but they are released only for the USA and Australia.
  5. The code is a repetition of the series number. For example, BRAVIA 7 corresponds to 70, BRAVIA 8 – 80, and so on.

Example of marking of the Sony BRAVIA 7 K-65XR70 TV

  • BRAVIA 7 - TV of the seventh series;
  • K — common initial index;
  • 65 — diagonal 65 ";
  • XR — presence of Sony Cognitive XR processor;
  • 70 - duplicates the series number (BRAVIA 7).
Popular Sony TV models with a screen diagonal of 55

2. Model markings for 2021–2023

  1. Sony Cognitive XR processor. Like the 2024 models, the flagship Sony Cognitive XR processor is indicated in the name using the "XR" index. If it is not present, the "KD" index is used, which indicates a regular 4K TV with a simpler processor.
  2. Screen diagonal in ".
  3. Screen features:
    • A — OLED TV;
    • X — LED backlighting is used (with or without local dimming);
    • Z is a model with 8K resolution.
  4. Series and model. In the case of LED backlighting, the first digit 9 indicates the presence of local dimming.
  5. Year of issue:
    • J – 2021;
    • K – 2022;
    • L – 2023.

Example of marking of the Sony XR-55X90L TV

  • XR — presence of Sony Cognitive XR processor;
  • 55 — diagonal 55 ";
  • X — LED backlight
  • 90 - series and model
  • 9 - indicates the presence of local dimming
  • L — 2023 model.
Popular Sony TV models with a screen diagonal of 75-77