# Sony vs LG OLED: BRAVIA 8 II against the LG C5

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/sony-vs-lg-oled/
Updated: 2026-11-13 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** **Both are OLEDs with Dolby Vision; they differ in panel, inputs and sizes.** The **Sony BRAVIA 8 II** uses a **QD-OLED** panel (brighter, purer color) with Sony's processing and an **ATSC 3.0** tuner, but only **two of four inputs** take 4K 120 Hz, and it tops out at 120 Hz. The **LG C5** uses a **WOLED** panel (deeper blacks under room light), takes **4K 120 Hz on all four inputs** with VRR to **144 Hz**, and comes in **55, 65, 77 and 83 inches** in our catalogue against Sony's 55 and 65. For film: Sony. For gaming and more sizes: LG.

## Key takeaways

- **Panel:** Sony QD-OLED; LG WOLED (see QD-OLED vs OLED).
- **Inputs:** LG 4 of 4 at 4K 120 Hz (to 144 Hz); Sony 2 of 4 (120 Hz).
- **Tuner:** Sony ATSC 3.0; LG ATSC 1.0.
- **Both:** Dolby Vision, no HDR10+.

LG has been the reference OLED brand for a decade. Sony is the choice of many film fans for its processing. In 2025–26 their mid-range OLEDs use different panels, so the comparison is more than badge against badge.

## Side by side

| | Sony BRAVIA 8 II | LG C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | **QD-OLED** | WOLED (OLED evo) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| 4K 120 Hz inputs | 2 of 4 | **4 of 4** |
| Max refresh | 120 Hz | **144 Hz** (VRR) |
| Tuner | **ATSC 3.0** | ATSC 1.0 |
| Sizes we list | 55, 65 | 55, 65, 77, 83 |
| Smart platform | Google TV | webOS |

| TV line | Type | Panel (as marketed) | Refresh / max VRR | 4K 120 Hz+ inputs | HDR formats | Anti-reflection | Sizes we list | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG B5 2025 | OLED | OLED | 120 / 120 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG C5 2025 | OLED | WOLED (OLED evo) | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 42″, 48″, 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG G5 2025 | OLED | WOLED (OLED evo) | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | Glare and reflection free (UL Discomfort Glare Free) | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″, 97″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 II 2025 | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | 120 / 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |

## Where each one wins

**Sony**: QD-OLED color brightness for vivid HDR, film-focused processing, and NEXTGEN TV over an antenna. Best in a dim room. See [QD-OLED vs OLED](/qd-oled-vs-oled/) for the panel trade-off in a lit room.

**LG**: inputs for every console and PC, 144 Hz VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync on the sheet, and the bigger 77- and 83-inch sizes. Best for gamers and larger rooms.

**Best for film: Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED**

- QD-OLED, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 120 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Models: 55″ K-55XR80M2 · 65″ K-65XR80M2

**Best for gaming and big sizes: LG OLED evo C5**

- WOLED (OLED evo), 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 42″ OLED42C5PUA · 48″ OLED48C5PUA · 55″ OLED55C5PUA · 65″ OLED65C5PUA · 77″ OLED77C5PUA · 83″ OLED83C5PUA

## Picture: panel and processing

**Panel.** The biggest difference is the panel underneath. LG's WOLED adds a white sub-pixel for brightness and keeps a polarizer, which absorbs room light, so blacks stay inky with lamps on. Sony's QD-OLED converts blue light with quantum dots and has no white sub-pixel, so bright reds, greens and yellows stay saturated at high brightness. Without a polarizer, though, its blacks can look dark gray under room light. In a dark room, both are superb. The full trade-off is in [QD-OLED vs OLED](/qd-oled-vs-oled/).

**Processing.** Sony's reputation rests on its processor: how it upscales HD and streaming sources, handles gradients without banding, and renders motion. LG's processing is also strong. These are things only side-by-side lab testing can rank, so check current reviews for the exact models. Both offer a **Filmmaker Mode** or equivalent that turns off processing for the creator's intended picture.

## Gaming

| | Sony BRAVIA 8 II | LG C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs at 4K 120 Hz | 2 (HDMI 3 and 4; one is eARC) | **4** |
| VRR | Yes, to 120 Hz | Yes, to **144 Hz**; G-Sync and FreeSync on the sheet |
| Dolby Vision gaming (Xbox) | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 extras | Auto HDR tone mapping, auto genre picture mode | — |

For **one PS5**, the Sony's extras are a nice touch. For **a PS5, an Xbox and a soundbar**, or a **gaming PC**, LG's four fast inputs and 144 Hz are the stronger setup: with the Sony, the soundbar's eARC port uses one of only two fast inputs. See [HDMI 2.1 TVs](/hdmi-2-1-tvs/).

## Antenna, sound and smart TV

- **Antenna:** Sony's **ATSC 3.0** tuner receives NEXTGEN TV broadcasts (4K and HDR in some markets); LG's C5 is ATSC 1.0 only. See [ATSC 3.0 TVs](/atsc-3-tvs/).
- **Sound:** both pair with their own soundbars to use the TV's speakers alongside the bar (Sony Acoustic Center Sync, LG WOW Orchestra). See the [soundbar guide for LG TVs](/soundbar-for-lg-tv/).
- **Smart TV:** Sony uses **Google TV** (Chromecast built in); LG uses **webOS** (AirPlay, Magic Remote). See [smart TV platforms](/smart-tv-platforms/).

## Sizes and fit

LG offers the C5 in more sizes, including **77 and 83 inches**, sizes the BRAVIA 8 II isn't offered in. At 65 inches, the two are within an inch of each other in width:

*Measured dimensions of 22 current 65-inch-class TVs, from each manufacturer's spec sheet. Sorted by width; click a column to re-sort.*

| TV (model, year) | Type | W × H × D without stand (in) | Height with stand (in) | Depth with stand (in) | Stand width | Weight without / with stand (lb) | VESA (mm) | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL QM8K 65QM8K · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.5 × 32.4 × 2 | 33.9 | 14.5 | – | 46.5 / 50.9 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG C5 OLED65C5PUA · 2025 | OLED | 56.7 × 32.5 × 1.8 | 34.6 | 9.1 | 18.5 in pedestal | 36.6 / 40.8 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG G5 OLED65G5WUA · 2025 | OLED | 56.7 × 32.5 × 1 | 34 | 10.4 | 19.1 in pedestal | 48.5 / 58.6 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM7K 65QM7K · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 2.2 | 34.2 | 14.5 | – | 39.6 / 43.8 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 II K-65XR80M2 · 2025 | QD-OLED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 1.3 | – | – | – | 50.5 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90H QN65QN90H · 2026 | Mini LED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 2 | 34.1 | 10.1 | – | 37.9 / 38.8 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S95F QN65S95F · 2025 | OLED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 0.4 | 35.2 | 10.5 | 14.2 in pedestal | 41.7 / 63.9 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM6K 65QM6K · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 32.7 × 2.2 | 35.2 | 11.6 | – | 37.4 / 37.8 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U6 (U65QF) 65U65QF · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 33 × 3 | 34.3 | 11.7 | 44.6 in between feet | 45 / 45.4 | 400x400 | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U7 (U75QG) 65U75QG · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 33 × 3 | 35.3 | 12.8 | 15.7 in pedestal | 47 / 49.6 | 400x400 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 K-65XR70 · 2024 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 32.8 × 2.2 | 33.7 | 13.6 | 47.9 in between feet | 59.7 / 62.4 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 II K-65XR90M2 · 2026 | RGB LED | 56.9 × 32.5 × 1.8 | 35.7 | 13.4 | 13.5 in pedestal | 58.6 / 67.5 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90F QN65QN90F · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 32.6 × 1.1 | 35.1 | 10.7 | 15.4 in pedestal | 53.4 / 60.6 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90F QN65S90F · 2025 | OLED | 56.9 × 32.7 × 1.6 | 35.3 | 10.4 | 14.4 in pedestal | 46.7 / 49.6 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90H QN65S90H · 2026 | OLED | 56.9 × 32.7 × 1.6 | 35.3 | 10.4 | 14.4 in pedestal | 42.1 / 45 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U8 (U8QG) 65U8QG · 2025 | Mini LED | 57 × 33 × 1.8 | 34.4 | 11.4 | 15.7 in pedestal | 53.8 / 64.4 | 400x400 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K-65XR50 · 2025 | Mini LED | 57 × 32.8 × 2.3 | – | – | – | 54.9 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG B5 OLED65B5PUA · 2025 | OLED | 57 × 32.8 × 1.8 | 35.3 | 9.3 | 41.6 in between feet | 37.7 / 38.1 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung Q8F QN65Q8F · 2025 | LED | 57.1 × 32.7 × 1 | 35 | 10.6 | – | 45.6 / 46.7 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K-65S30 · 2024 | LED | 57.2 × 32.9 × 2.8 | 35.8 | 13.1 | 46.4 in between feet | 47.2 / 47.8 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG QNED85A 65QNED85AUA · 2025 | Mini LED | 57.3 × 33.1 × 1.2 | 35.6 | 11.6 | 45.9 in between feet | 49.6 / 50.5 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) QN65LS03FAF · 2025 | LED | 57.4 × 32.8 × 1 | 34.2 | 10.3 | – | 49.4 / 50.3 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |

## Our take

If your TV is mainly for films and series and you have one fast device, the **BRAVIA 8 II**. If you game on several devices, want 77 inches or more, or watch with the lights on, the **C5**.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony OLED better than LG OLED?

Sony's BRAVIA 8 II has a QD-OLED panel with more saturated bright colors and Sony's processing; LG's C5 has more fast inputs, higher refresh and more sizes. For film, Sony; for gaming, LG.

### Does Sony use LG panels?

Sony has used LG Display WOLED panels in some OLED lines; the BRAVIA 8 II uses a QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display.

### Which is better for PS5, Sony or LG OLED?

Both work well. Sony offers PS5 auto settings; LG offers four fast inputs, which matters if you also own an Xbox or a gaming PC.

### Which has better picture processing, Sony or LG?

Sony is widely regarded as stronger in upscaling, gradients and motion, but the gap is small and model-specific. Lab reviews comparing the exact models are the best guide; we don't test TVs ourselves.

### Does the Sony BRAVIA 8 II have an ATSC 3.0 tuner?

Yes, per Sony's US spec sheet. The LG C5 has an ATSC 1.0 tuner only.

## Sources

- [LG Electronics USA, OLED B5 spec sheet (55/65, 05/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/OLED65B5_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo C5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--1wRfLD3h--/s2fp28jm20rwng16loto.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo G5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TmexmtYN--/gpn5ncne505um4qcctyq.pdf)
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- [TCL QM8K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM7K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM7K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S95F specification sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65S95F_Specification-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM6K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/50QM6K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U65QF specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U65QF_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
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- [LG Electronics USA, QNED85A spec sheet (03/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QNED85AUA_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
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- [RTINGS, Best OLED TVs (independent lab measurements)](https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-type/oled)