Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
Overall, users are very satisfied with the picture quality, colors, and immersive experience of this LG OLED TV, often comparing it to a cinema. The sleek design and easy setup are also praised. However, several reviewers mention issues with the remote control, specifically the lack of a mute button and an accidental scroll button, and one notes that the screen can be dark with glare during daytime viewing.
Pros
- Immaculate picture quality
- Vivid and crisp display
- Sleek and non-bulky design
- Easy setup and navigation
- Immersive cinema-like experience
Cons
- Remote lacks mute button
- Accidental scroll on middle button
- Screen dark with glare during day
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa, Google |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W | 95W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh | 176 kWh★ |
| Weight | 22.32 kg | 14.88 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 42 specs.