Sony sells 51% stake in home entertainment unit as TCL takes over Bravia TVs
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It honestly feels like the end of an era. Sony, the company that practically invented the modern premium TV market, is effectively handing over the keys to its most iconic hardware division. In a move that would have been unthinkable twenty years ago, Sony is selling a 51% controlling stake in its home entertainment business—yes, that includes the legendary Bravia brand—to Chinese giant TCL.
If you needed proof that the global TV landscape has completely flipped, this is it
The End of Japanese Dominance: For a long time, “Made in Japan” was the gold standard for TVs. We watched Toshiba, Hitachi, and Pioneer slowly fade away or exit the market entirely. Panasonic and Sharp pulled back years ago. Sony was the last titan standing, the one brand that still convinced us to pay a premium because, well, it was a Sony.
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By forming this new joint venture (kicking off in April 2027), Sony is officially following its predecessors. It’s a bittersweet milestone that signals the final retreat of Japan’s consumer electronics empire.
From a business perspective, though? It makes total sense. Sony doesn’t want to be a box-shifter anymore. The margins on hardware are razor-thin and the competition is brutal. Sony’s real money these days comes from stuff you play on screens, not the screens themselves. We’re talking PlayStation, Spider-Man movies, anime (Crunchyroll), and music rights.
By offloading the heavy lifting of manufacturing to TCL, Sony gets to keep its brand on the shelf while focusing its energy on its massive intellectual property empire. It’s a classic “work smarter, not harder” pivot.
TCL’s Power Move: For TCL, this is the victory lap
They have spent years conquering the budget aisle, but they have always craved that premium badge. Buying into Sony gives them instant credibility and access to some of the best image-processing know-how in the business. It’s the fastest way for them to move upmarket and shake off the “budget brand” reputation.
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But What About the TVs? This is the part that worries enthusiasts. Sony TVs have always had a distinct “feel”—a cinematic calibration and color accuracy that purists love. With TCL taking the wheel on the supply chain and production, the big question is whether that distinct Sony DNA will survive.
Will a 2028 Bravia still feel like a Sony, or will it just be a really nice TCL wearing a fancy suit? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the definition of a “Sony TV” is about to change forever.
Moinak Pal is has been working in the technology sector covering both consumer centric tech and automotive technology for the…
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