LG B4 55" vs Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
The Verdict
Both OLED televisions deliver exceptional picture quality, but they serve different buyer profiles. LG's B4 offers 4K OLED performance at 55 inches with 1100 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision IQ, and webOS 24 featuring ThinQ AI,excellent for mid-range buyers wanting premium OLED technology. Sony's A95K steps into flagship territory with its 65-inch QD-OLED panel boasting superior 1500 nits brightness, proprietary Acoustic Surface Audio+ with dual subwoofers, and Google TV integration. While the B4 delivers impressive 1ms gaming input lag and strong value proposition, the A95K's larger screen, enhanced color volume, and premium audio justify its premium pricing for serious enthusiasts. For budget-conscious OLED shoppers, the LG B4 is unbeatable; for those prioritizing flagship performance and immersive audio, invest in the Sony A95K.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG B4 55" if…
- →Lowest-cost entry into LG's OLED lineup with the same perfect blacks
- →All four HDMI ports with VRR and ALLM at 4K@120Hz for gaming
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at an entry OLED price
Buy the Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) if…
- →First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- →Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG B4 55"
Pros
- Lowest-cost entry into LG's OLED lineup with the same perfect blacks
- All four HDMI ports with VRR and ALLM at 4K@120Hz for gaming
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at an entry OLED price
- webOS 24 is one of the best smart TV interfaces available
Cons
- Only two HDMI 2.1 ports — the other two are HDMI 2.0 (limited to 4K@60Hz)
- α8 processor is noticeably weaker than the C4's α9 for upscaling and processing
- Lower peak brightness than the C4 or G4 — HDR highlights lack some punch
- No Wi-Fi 6, which limits wireless bandwidth in crowded network environments
- OLED burn-in risk remains a concern for heavy static-content users
Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
Pros
- First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
- Dolby Vision support (unlike Samsung QD-OLED TVs)
- Perfect blacks with brighter, more vivid colors than traditional OLED
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 — flagship pricing
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz (HDMI 2.1)
- Wi-Fi 5 is inexcusable at this price point
- First-gen QD-OLED panel has some near-black color uniformity issues
- Potential burn-in risk inherent to OLED technology
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG B4 55" | Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 200 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs | 46.7 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 32.1 x 10.5 inches | 57.1 x 34.3 x 13.5 inches |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α8 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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