LG C4 65" vs Sony X85K 65" (LED)
The Verdict
LG's C4 OLED dominates with superior picture quality, delivering perfect blacks, exceptional contrast, and 1300 nits of peak brightness compared to Sony's 700-nit LED panel. Gaming performance favors LG with 1ms input lag versus Sony's 10ms, plus HDMI 2.1 support for next-gen consoles. Sony X85K offers better value at $999, utilizing Direct LED with solid local dimming and reliable Google TV interface. Audio differs notably: LG provides 60W 2.2ch speakers while Sony delivers 20W 2.0ch. Both handle 4K 120Hz gaming with VRR and ALLM enabled. LG's α9 Gen 7 processor and Filmmaker Mode enhance content processing. However, Sony's lighter build (43.2 lbs vs 52.9 lbs) and thinner profile (3.0 inches) appeal to wall-mount installations. For premium picture quality and competitive gaming, LG C4 justifies its $800 premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking capable 4K performance should consider Sony X85K's exceptional value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG C4 65" if…
- →Perfect black levels from self-emissive OLED pixels — best-in-class contrast
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports at full bandwidth with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync Compatible
- →1ms input lag makes it one of the best gaming TVs at any price
Buy the Sony X85K 65" (LED) if…
- →120Hz with VRR at $999 makes it a capable mid-range gaming TV
- →Wide viewing angles from IPS panel suit family viewing
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for full HDR support
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG C4 65"
Pros
- Perfect black levels from self-emissive OLED pixels — best-in-class contrast
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports at full bandwidth with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync Compatible
- 1ms input lag makes it one of the best gaming TVs at any price
- Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support for premium cinematic experience
- webOS 24 is clean, fast, and nearly ad-free compared to Tizen
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with prolonged static content (e.g. news tickers, HUDs)
- Peak brightness trails Mini-LED rivals in very bright HDR highlights
- Slightly lower brightness than the G4, limiting HDR pop in sunlit rooms
- USB-A ports are only USB 2.0 speed
Sony X85K 65" (LED)
Pros
- 120Hz with VRR at $999 makes it a capable mid-range gaming TV
- Wide viewing angles from IPS panel suit family viewing
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for full HDR support
- Sony X1 processor handles upscaling and motion well
- Google TV platform with Chromecast built-in
Cons
- IPS panel has poor black levels — contrast is a weakness
- No local dimming — black uniformity suffers in dark scenes
- 700 nits brightness is modest for HDR performance
- 20W speakers need external audio support
- Bluetooth 4.2 is dated for a 2022 TV
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C4 65" | Sony X85K 65" (LED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 52.9 lbs | 43.2 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 36.9 x 10.1 inches | 57.1 x 35.8 x 13.4 inches |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 33.1 x 3.0 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo | Direct LED (IPS panel) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 700 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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