LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) vs Sony Bravia 9 75"
The Verdict
LG's C2 Evo OLED delivers exceptional contrast and perfect blacks at 65 inches, with snappier 6ms gaming response time and elegant thin-panel design. Sony's Bravia 9 Mini-LED compensates with a larger 75-inch screen, dramatically superior brightness at 3300 nits (versus 800), and more robust audio with 85W 4.2.2ch speakers compared to LG's 40W 2.2ch setup. Gaming performance favors LG slightly (6ms vs 8ms input lag). Sony's Mini-LED technology with full-array backlighting handles bright rooms better and reduces blooming concerns present in OLED. At nearly double the price ($2999 vs $1599), Sony targets premium buyers valuing size, peak brightness, and audio quality, while LG offers superior color accuracy and gaming responsiveness at an exceptional value point. For gaming or dark room cinephiles prioritizing contrast: LG wins. For larger living rooms needing brightness and comprehensive audio: Sony justifies its premium.
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 9 75" if…
- →XR Backlight Master Drive with thousands of precise Mini-LED zones for exceptional contrast
- →Acoustic Multi-Audio+ uses speakers behind the screen to localize sound to on-screen action
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for top-tier cinematic HDR
Category Scores
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- Superseded by the brighter C3 — worth comparing prices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 9 75"
Pros
- XR Backlight Master Drive with thousands of precise Mini-LED zones for exceptional contrast
- Acoustic Multi-Audio+ uses speakers behind the screen to localize sound to on-screen action
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for top-tier cinematic HDR
- Google TV is clean, feature-rich, and tightly integrated with Google ecosystem
- 85W output from a 4.2.2ch system is class-leading built-in audio
Cons
- Very high price at $2,999 for a Mini-LED panel that cannot match OLED black levels
- Input lag of ~8ms, while good, trails LG OLED panels for competitive gaming
- Sony's Bravia Cam (for auto-calibration features) is sold separately
- 75-inch size and 101 lbs makes installation and repositioning very challenging
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) | Sony Bravia 9 75" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs | 101.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 34.8 x 11.8 inches | 66.8 x 44.7 x 13.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 85 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 4.2.2ch Acoustic Multi-Audio+ |
| 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" | 75" |
| Type | OLED Evo (WOLED) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 3300 |
| 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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