Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42"
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 C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42"
The LG C2 42" OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors, making it a top choice for both entertainment and PC monitor use. Users praise its performance with next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as its sleek design and smart features. However, some reviewers note issues with LG's customer service, auto-dimming that cannot be disabled without a service remote, and occasional delivery or inventory problems from retailers. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking an immersive viewing experience, despite a few minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent for gaming with PS5/Xbox Series X
- Great as a PC monitor
- Sleek design and thin bezels
Cons
- Poor LG customer service
- Auto-dimming cannot be disabled without service remote
- No DisplayPort for PC use
- Screen does not wake with PC
- Occasional delivery delays from retailers
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | A9 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | G-SYNC, 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 | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | 20W |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W | 70W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh | 131 kWh★ |
| Weight | 22.32 kg | 8.98 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 C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.
