Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
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 QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
The LG 86" UT75 Series TV receives mostly positive feedback, with users praising its massive screen size, vibrant picture quality, and excellent value for the price. Many appreciate the easy setup and smooth smart features, though some report issues with WiFi connectivity, backlight failures, and a cheap-feeling remote. Overall, it's a great choice for those seeking a large, budget-friendly TV for movies and casual gaming, but not ideal for high-end home theater or fast-paced gaming due to 60Hz and limited HDR.
Pros
- Huge screen size
- Great picture quality
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup
- Smooth smart features
Cons
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Backlight failure
- Cheap remote
- App switching delay
- Limited HDR brightness
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 86.4" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 400 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 | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync, 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, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 50W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W | 38W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh★ | 412 kWh |
| Weight | 22.32 kg★ | 45.49 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 QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.