LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1"
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1"
The LG OLED C5 65-inch and 77-inch TVs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the immersive cinematic experience, smooth gaming with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1, and user-friendly webOS with a magic remote. A few minor criticisms include a cluttered home screen with ads (which can be turned off), a less preferred remote design, and the need for initial tweaking of settings. Overall, it is highly recommended for both movies and gaming, especially in darker rooms.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and perfect contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent HDR performance
- Smooth 144Hz gaming
Cons
- Cluttered home screen with ads
- Mediocre remote design
- Ads can be turned off but annoying
- Requires initial settings tweaking
- Less bright than some competitors
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. However, many users report significant issues with the Google TV interface, including a confusing layout, unreliable voice commands, and a non-backlit remote. Build quality and firmware stability are also concerns, with some units failing within months and requiring frustrating warranty service.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality with deep blacks
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Great for movies and gaming
- Good built-in sound quality
Cons
- Confusing Google TV interface
- Unreliable voice commands
- Non-backlit remote control
- Firmware stability issues
- Poor warranty service experience
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1" | Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED★ |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Quantum Dot panel and XR Triluminos Max |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | XR OLED Motion technology |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 7.1 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 2W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 164W★ | 397W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 302 kWh★ | 338 kWh |
| Weight | 16.60 kg★ | 22.91 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1" offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
