LG UT70 50" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The LG UT70 50" and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG UT70 50" is the cheaper of the two at $329 versus $1,700, a difference of about $1,371. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG UT70 50" stands out for webos 24 smart tv platform at budget pricing — best-in-class software for the price, 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 UT70 50" if…
- →webOS 24 smart TV platform at budget pricing — best-in-class software for the price
- →AI-assisted upscaling from the α5 processor improves SD/HD content
- →Magic Remote with point-and-click navigation included
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 UT70 50"
Pros
- webOS 24 smart TV platform at budget pricing — best-in-class software for the price
- AI-assisted upscaling from the α5 processor improves SD/HD content
- Magic Remote with point-and-click navigation included
- Lightweight and easy to mount at 21 lbs
- Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay 2
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz or VRR for gaming
- Low brightness limits HDR impact
- No Dolby Vision — only basic HDR10
- Narrow viewing angles typical of budget VA panels
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 UT70 50" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 200 x 200mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 44.1 x 28.2 x 8.3 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 50 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 14 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 50" | 65 inches |
| Type | LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α5 AI Processor 4K Gen 7 | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 4 |
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