LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,700 versus $1,799, a difference of about $99. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) stands out for perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio, 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 C3 65" (Evo) if…
- →Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- →Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- →4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
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 C3 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- 4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
- α9 Gen6 AI processor upscales and enhances content intelligently
- Wide viewing angles — no color shift from the sides
Cons
- 900 nits peak brightness is dimmer than Mini-LED and QD-OLED competitors
- Risk of permanent OLED burn-in with static content
- webOS 23 includes home screen ads and sponsored content
- 40W built-in audio needs supplementing with a soundbar
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 C3 65" (Evo) | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.2 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, 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) | 900 | — |
| 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 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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