LG C5 OLED 65" vs Sony A80L 65" (OLED)
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Sony A80L 65" (OLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,400 versus $1,999, a difference of about $599. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with perfect blacks, while Sony A80L 65" (OLED) is praised for sony's legendary image processing with xr cognitive processor is unmatched. 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 C5 OLED 65" if…
- →4K OLED with perfect blacks
- →144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- →0.1ms response time for gaming
Buy the Sony A80L 65" (OLED) if…
- →Sony's legendary image processing with XR Cognitive Processor is unmatched
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen as a speaker — immersive and unique
- →Superb motion handling makes it the best TV for film and sports content
Pros & Cons
LG C5 OLED 65"
Pros
- 4K OLED with perfect blacks
- 144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- 0.1ms response time for gaming
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- $1400 is still premium for 65 inches
- Risk of burn-in with static content
- 40W speakers may need a soundbar
Sony A80L 65" (OLED)
Pros
- Sony's legendary image processing with XR Cognitive Processor is unmatched
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen as a speaker — immersive and unique
- Superb motion handling makes it the best TV for film and sports content
- Google TV platform has the widest app selection of any smart TV OS
- Perfect blacks with no blooming — inherent OLED advantage
Cons
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 — limiting for multi-console setups
- Wi-Fi 5 in 2023 is a disappointing omission
- $1,999 is pricier than LG C3 and Samsung S90C at the same size
- Burn-in risk with OLED for static content use
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Sony A80L 65" (OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 44.1 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 33.3 x 2.1 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.1 x 35.0 x 11.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo | OLED (WOLED) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa (via Works with Alexa) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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