LG OLED B3 65" vs Sony X90L 65"
The Verdict
Both 65-inch 4K TVs deliver compelling value at their respective price points, but they excel in different areas. LG's OLED B3 showcases superior contrast and color accuracy with perfect blacks thanks to its WOLED panel, making it exceptional for movies and dark room viewing. Sony's X90L counters with dramatically higher peak brightness (1300 nits vs 600 nits), superior local dimming through full array LED backlighting, and the advanced Cognitive Processor XR for upscaling. Gaming performance is nearly identical with 7-8ms input lag and full VRR/ALLM support. Audio is matched at 20W with Dolby Atmos. Sony edges ahead for bright rooms and sports due to brightness advantage, while LG dominates cinematic content. At $200 less, Sony X90L offers superior value for general viewing, though OLED purists and dark-room enthusiasts should prefer the B3. For most buyers seeking a balanced 65-inch flagship, Sony X90L is the smarter choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED B3 65" if…
- →Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- →Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
Buy the Sony X90L 65" if…
- →Sony's Cognitive Processor XR delivers best-in-class upscaling and color
- →Full-array local dimming produces excellent contrast for an LED TV
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for premium content
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED B3 65"
Pros
- Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K@120Hz for gaming
- Wide viewing angles with no color shift
Cons
- Older α7 Gen6 processor — less effective upscaling than C3's α9
- 600 nits peak brightness is dim — struggles in bright rooms
- 20W speakers are weak — a soundbar is essential
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6 on a 2023 model
Sony X90L 65"
Pros
- Sony's Cognitive Processor XR delivers best-in-class upscaling and color
- Full-array local dimming produces excellent contrast for an LED TV
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for premium content
- 120Hz with VRR makes it genuinely good for PS5 gaming
- Google TV has the widest app selection of any smart TV platform
Cons
- Blooming visible in dark scenes with bright highlights
- 20W speakers are average despite the Acoustic Multi-Audio branding
- Heavier than competing LED TVs at 48.5 lbs
- Google TV can feel sluggish and ad-heavy on the home screen
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED B3 65" | Sony X90L 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 48.5 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.8 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.5 x 11.8 inches | 57.3 x 35.6 x 11.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 2.0ch Acoustic Multi-Audio |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 7 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | Full Array LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (native) |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 1300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 23 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
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