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LG G5 OLED 65 inch vs Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: which one should you buy?

Quick answer

Buy the LG G5 OLED 65 inch if you want the best OLED picture and have the budget. Buy the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch instead if you watch lots of movies and want accurate color.

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LG G5 OLED 65 inch
Buy

LG G5 OLED 65 inch

Best for Brightest LG OLED

Typically $1,999–$2,999

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Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch
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Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch

Best for Movie lovers

Typically $2,299–$2,999

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Quick comparison

FeatureLG G5 OLED 65 inchSony Bravia 8 II 65 inch
VerdictBuyBuy
Typical price$1,999–$2,999$2,299–$2,999
Best forBrightest LG OLEDMovie lovers
Key featureVery bright four-layer OLED panel for movies in any lightQD-OLED with Sony processing for the most natural movie picture
PanelOLED (Primary RGB Tandem)QD-OLED
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
HDMI 2.1 ports42
Sizes48–97 inch55–65 inch
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Main differences

Panel

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: OLED (Primary RGB Tandem); Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: QD-OLED.

Refresh rate

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: 165 Hz; Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: 120 Hz.

HDMI 2.1 ports

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: 4; Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: 2.

Sizes

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: 48–97 inch; Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: 55–65 inch.

Why buy it

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: very bright four-layer OLED panel for movies in any light; Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: QD-OLED with Sony processing for the most natural movie picture.

Made for

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: brightest LG OLED; Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: movie lovers.

Usual price

LG G5 OLED 65 inch: $1,999–$2,999; Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: $2,299–$2,999.

Which should you choose?

Choose the LG G5 OLED 65 inch if you

  • you want the best OLED picture and have the budget
  • value very bright for OLED
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Choose the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch if you

  • you watch lots of movies and want accurate color
  • value superb processing
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If neither feels right

Neither is the only answer. See every model we would buy (and the ones we would skip) in our list of the best OLED TVs.

Not sure about either? Consider these

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch

Samsung · OLED TVs

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch

Buy it if your room has windows facing the TV.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Glare-free OLED
Typical price
$2,499–$3,399

Pros

  • Glare-free screen
  • Very bright

Cons

  • No Dolby Vision
LG C5 OLED 55 inch

LG · OLED TVs

LG C5 OLED 55 inch

Buy it if you want a top OLED picture in a medium room.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Best OLED for most
Typical price
$1,199–$1,499

Pros

  • Perfect blacks
  • Four HDMI 2.1

Cons

  • Not as bright as G5

Frequently asked questions

LG G5 OLED 65 inch or Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: which should I buy?

Buy the LG G5 OLED 65 inch if you want the best OLED picture and have the budget. Buy the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch instead if you watch lots of movies and want accurate color.

Is the price difference worth it?

The LG G5 OLED 65 inch usually costs $1,999–$2,999 and the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch $2,299–$2,999. Pay more only if the differences above matter to you.

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LG G5 OLED 65 inch or Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch: the full reasoning

LG G5 OLED 65 inch or Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch? Both are strong OLED TVs, which is exactly why the choice is hard. Here is the short version first: buy the LG G5 OLED 65 inch if you want the best OLED picture and have the budget, and buy the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch if you watch lots of movies and want accurate color. The rest of this page explains why, with usual US prices.

Where they differ

The LG G5 OLED 65 inch wins on very bright four-layer OLED panel for movies in any light. The Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch answers with QD-OLED with Sony processing for the most natural movie picture. Panel: OLED (Primary RGB Tandem) on the LG G5 OLED 65 inch, QD-OLED on the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch. Refresh rate: 165 Hz on the LG G5 OLED 65 inch, 120 Hz on the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 on the LG G5 OLED 65 inch, 2 on the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch. Sizes: 48–97 inch on the LG G5 OLED 65 inch, 55–65 inch on the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch.

Reasons to buy the LG G5 OLED 65 inch

Very bright for OLED, Superb contrast, Four HDMI 2.1. What to accept: expensive, no stand in box on some sizes. Usual price: $1,999–$2,999. Our verdict: buy. Read the full LG G5 OLED 65 inch review.

Reasons to buy the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch

Superb processing, Rich QD-OLED color, Great motion. What to accept: only two HDMI 2.1, pricey. Usual price: $2,299–$2,999. Our verdict: buy. Read the full Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch review.

Neither one?

Our list of the best OLED TVs has every other model with its own call. Brightness: newer panels (LG G-series, Samsung S95, Sony Bravia 8 II) are far brighter than older OLEDs; buy those for sunny rooms.

Also consider the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch ($2,499–$3,399): QD-OLED with a matte anti-glare finish and very high brightness. Buy it if your room has windows facing the TV.

Also consider the LG C5 OLED 55 inch ($1,199–$1,499): LG's all-round OLED with excellent gaming features at 55 inches. Buy it if you want a top OLED picture in a medium room.

US buyer tip

OLED prices drop most between Black Friday and the Super Bowl; last year's model is often 30–40% cheaper than the new one with nearly the same picture.

Prices on Amazon.com move in a pattern. The deepest cuts land on Prime Day in July, Prime Big Deal Days in October and the Black Friday to Cyber Monday week, with smaller drops around Presidents Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and back-to-school. Judge a deal against the usual price we show, never against the crossed-out list price.