LG C5 OLED 65" vs Sony A95L 65"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Sony A95L 65" 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 $2,499, a difference of about $1,099. 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 A95L 65" is praised for qd-oled achieves extraordinary color volume — widest color gamut of any oled panel. 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 A95L 65" if…
- →QD-OLED achieves extraordinary color volume — widest color gamut of any OLED panel
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen itself as a speaker for perfectly matched audio
- →Cognitive Processor XR produces Sony's signature natural, cinema-accurate color tuning
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 A95L 65"
Pros
- QD-OLED achieves extraordinary color volume — widest color gamut of any OLED panel
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen itself as a speaker for perfectly matched audio
- Cognitive Processor XR produces Sony's signature natural, cinema-accurate color tuning
- Dolby Vision support distinguishes it from Samsung's QD-OLED which lacks DV
- Perfect black levels with infinite contrast ratio from OLED pixel-level control
Cons
- 2023 model — the 2024 A95L successor offers meaningfully improved brightness
- Only two of the four HDMI ports support full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
- No Wi-Fi 6, limiting wireless performance compared to 2024 rivals
- QD-OLED burn-in risk requires pixel refresher intervals and care with static content
- At $2,499, pricing has been undercut by newer Mini-LED panels with more brightness
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Sony A95L 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 58.9 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.3 x 37.5 x 10.7 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | Acoustic Surface Audio+ |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1700 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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