LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Sony A80L 65" (OLED)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and Sony A80L 65" (OLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony A80L 65" (OLED) is the cheaper of the two at $1,999 versus $2,600, a difference of about $601. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG G5 OLED evo 65" stands out for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits), 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 G5 OLED evo 65" if…
- →OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- →Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- →144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
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 G5 OLED evo 65"
Pros
- OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- 144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- α11 AI processor
Cons
- $2600 is premium over C5
- Wall-mount design means no stand included
- Risk of OLED burn-in
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 G5 OLED evo 65" | Sony A80L 65" (OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.2 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) | 60 | 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 MLA | OLED (WOLED) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa (via Works with Alexa) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | — |
| 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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