LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) vs Sony Bravia 7 65"
The Verdict
Both 65-inch premium displays excel in different ways, making this a nuanced choice. LG's OLED C2 delivers superior contrast and deeper blacks with its self-emissive pixels, hitting 800 nits peak brightness with flawless 6ms gaming response. Sony's Bravia 7 counters with mini-LED backlighting achieving impressive 1800 nits brightness, better for bright rooms, plus a more powerful 60W audio system (versus LG's 40W) and superior processing via Cognitive Processor XR. Picture quality favors the OLED for cinematic content and dark scenes, while Sony excels in well-lit environments and overall brightness. Gaming performance slightly favors LG at 6ms input lag versus Sony's 8ms. At $300 less, the LG C2 offers remarkable value for videophiles and gamers prioritizing contrast and response time. Sony justifies its premium through brighter peak output and audio prowess. Choose LG for pure picture quality and gaming; select Sony for brightness, audio, and HDR impact in challenging lighting.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) if…
- →Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- →Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- →Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
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
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Pros & Cons
LG OLED C2 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports — ideal setup for multi-console gaming
- Often discounted well below launch price — exceptional value used/refurbished
Cons
- Superseded by the brighter C3 — worth comparing prices
- 800 nits may wash out in very bright, sunlit rooms
- Risk of burn-in with prolonged static content display
- 40W audio is adequate but a soundbar improves the experience significantly
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 OLED C2 65" (Evo) | Sony Bravia 7 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs | 66.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 34.8 x 11.8 inches | 57.2 x 37.5 x 11.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 3.2ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 6 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Type | OLED Evo (WOLED) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1800 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 22 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
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