LG C5 OLED 65" vs Sony Bravia 7 65"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Sony Bravia 7 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 $1,899, a difference of about $499. 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 Bravia 7 65" is praised for cognitive processor xr delivers excellent natural color accuracy and motion handling. 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 Bravia 7 65" if…
- →Cognitive Processor XR delivers excellent natural color accuracy and motion handling
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in a 65-inch Mini-LED at a mid-tier price
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 Bravia 7 65"
Pros
- Cognitive Processor XR delivers excellent natural color accuracy and motion handling
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in a 65-inch Mini-LED at a mid-tier price
- Google TV interface is well-organized with robust app and streaming support
Cons
- At $1,899 it is more expensive than competing Mini-LED sets from Samsung and TCL
- Mini-LED dimming zone count is lower than the Bravia 9, showing more bloom
- Input lag hovers around 8ms — competent but not class-leading for gaming
- No built-in Bravia Cam port for automatic picture calibration
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Sony Bravia 7 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 66.4 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.2 x 37.5 x 11.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 3.2ch |
| 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 | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1800 |
| 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 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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