Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED lands at 94 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 95. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED if…
- ✓Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- ✓Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- ✓Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
LG G4 OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 90).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 78).
Value for money
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | α11 AI Processor 4K |
| Panel | — | MLA OLED Gen 2 |
| Size | — | 65″ |
| Refresh | — | 144 Hz |
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
LG G4 OLED 65"
- +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount sold separately
- −webOS includes ads
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or LG G4 OLED 65" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for gaming, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 90). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on smart (84 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.