LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard
MLA OLED · 83" · 2023
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard lands at 94 and Sony BRAVIA 9 85" at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- ✓Reference-grade motion handling
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on picture (96 vs 94).
Gaming
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on motion (98 vs 92).
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on smart (86 vs 82).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 83" | 85″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
- +~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- +Reference-grade motion handling
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
- −Premium pricing ($5,499 at 85")
- −Google TV includes ads
FAQ: LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Which is better, LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard worth the price? +
At $5,773, LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in picture.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 85" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard or Sony BRAVIA 9 85" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on picture (96 vs 94). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G3 OLED 83" · Standard or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on motion (98 vs 92). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.