LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) is the cheaper of the two at $1,599 versus $1,700, a difference of about $101. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) stands out for incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid oled colors, 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 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 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
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- Superseded by the brighter C3 — worth comparing prices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 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 OLED C2 65" (Evo) | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 34.8 x 11.8 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 6 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | OLED Evo (WOLED) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 22 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | XR Processor |
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