Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
LG G2 Series OLED65G2PUA 65"
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 G2 Series OLED65G2PUA 65"
The LG G2 OLED TV has overwhelmingly positive reviews. Users praise its incredible picture quality, brightness, deep blacks, and flush wall-mount design. It is also highly recommended for gaming and movies, with intuitive interface and Dolby Vision support. The only minor complaints are about the remote's learning curve and occasional excessive brightness.
Pros
- Incredible picture quality
- Deep blacks and high brightness
- Flush wall-mount design
- Great for gaming
- Intuitive user interface
Cons
- Remote has learning curve
- Occasionally too bright for some
- Proprietary wall mount mentioned
- No stand included for G2 model
- Unanswered burn-in warranty questions
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | LG G2 Series OLED65G2PUA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | None |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | α9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K |
| 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 |
| VRR | VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast, SmartShare |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W | 150W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh | 213 kWh★ |
| Weight | 22.32 kg★ | 22.82 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
LG G2 Series OLED65G2PUA 65"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.