LG C4 OLED 65"
93/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $2,699
Third-party reference ↗LG C4 OLED 65" vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $5,499
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider LG C4 OLED 65" for
- Gold-standard midrange OLED
- 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- Dolby Vision gaming
Tradeoff: ~1,100 nit peak — dimmer than G4 / S95D
Consider Sony BRAVIA 9 85" for
- ~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- Reference-grade motion handling
- IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Tradeoff: Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Picture quality
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
leads on picture (96 vs 94)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Gaming
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
leads on smart (86 vs 84)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | LG C4 OLED 65" | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED evo (no MLA) | Mini-LED |
| Size | 65″ | 85″ |
| Refresh | ↑ 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor 4K Gen 7 | Cognitive Processor XR |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- picture
- 94 / 96
- motion
- 96 / 98
- gaming
- 96 / 92
- smart
- 84 / 86
- sound
- 78 / 86
LG C4 OLED 65"
Prices & availability
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Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $5,499. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.