LG B4 55" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The LG B4 55" and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG B4 55" is the cheaper of the two at $1,199 versus $1,700, a difference of about $501. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG B4 55" stands out for lowest-cost entry into lg's oled lineup with the same perfect blacks, while Sony Bravia 8 65" is praised for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Bravia 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
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 Bravia 8 65"
Pros
- Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
- Acoustic Surface Audio for immersive sound
- BRAVIA Theater compatibility
Cons
- $1700 for 65-inch OLED
- 120Hz vs 144Hz on LG/Samsung competitors
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG B4 55" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 200 x 200mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 32.1 x 10.5 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65 inches |
| Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α8 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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