LG
LG C5 OLED 65"
$1399Cheaper
Released 2025
Best TVs · head-to-head
LG C5 OLED 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65"
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. LG C5 OLED 65" is cheaper at $1399. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65"
$2999
Released 2025
Which is better: the LG C5 OLED 65" or Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65"?
The LG C5 OLED 65" wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the cheaper at $1399. The LG C5 OLED 65" both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1399 | $2999 |
| Brand | LG | Sony |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Screen (in) | 65 | 65 |
| Panel type | OLED evo (WRGB) | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 144 | 120 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDMI 2 1 ports | 4 | — |
| Smart OS | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Release | 2025 | 2025 |
Sources — LG C5 OLED 65": newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65": rtings.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the LG C5 OLED 65" and Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65"?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Panel type: LG C5 OLED 65" OLED evo (WRGB) vs Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" QD-OLED
- Refresh (Hz): LG C5 OLED 65" 144 vs Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" 120
- HDR formats: LG C5 OLED 65" Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG vs Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Smart OS: LG C5 OLED 65" webOS 25 vs Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" Google TV
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
LG C5 OLED 65"
Testers rate the LG C5 a top mid-range OLED for picture, gaming and value. TechRadar lab-tested the exact 65-inch model (1,180 nits Filmmaker Mode peak, 99.4% P3, 9.2ms input lag). Tom's Guide called it their favorite TV of 2025 (hands-on, no lab measurements). What Hi-Fi tested the 42-inch (OLED42C5), not the 65-inch. Shared gripes: weak built-in audio, bright-room reflections, and only an incremental upgrade over the C4. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Superb, vibrant, accurate picture quality and contrast; Excellent value and feature set for a mid-range OLED; Strong gaming feature set (4K 144Hz, VRR, low input lag).
Flagged: Built-in audio is weak/middling for immersive movie watching; Only an incremental upgrade over the C4; Screen reflections / glare hurt dark scenes in bright rooms.
Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65"
Three whitelisted testers rate the Bravia 8 II an outstanding cinema and audio TV: rich, accurate QD-OLED color, deep blacks and class-leading built-in sound. Tom's Guide and TechRadar lab-tested the set (Tom's Guide the 65-inch); What Hi-Fi is a hands-on 55-inch review with no lab numbers published. All flag lower brightness than the LG G5/Samsung S95F and weak gaming (16.3 ms lag, only two HDMI 2.1 ports). (3 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent, natural QD-OLED color and deep blacks / contrast; Class-leading built-in sound for a TV; Strong wide-gamut color volume (Rec. 2020 coverage).
Flagged: Brightness trails rival flagship OLEDs (LG G5, Samsung S95F); Weak gaming: high 16.3 ms input lag and only two HDMI 2.1 ports; Pricey / tough value versus rivals.