LG C5 OLED 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Sony Bravia 8 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 $1,700, a difference of about $300. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with 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 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 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
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 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 C5 OLED 65" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 19.0 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Type | OLED evo | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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