LG
LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model
MLA OLED · 83" · 2023
94
/ 100
From $5,773
VS
Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
94
/ 100
From $5,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model 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" · UK model 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
LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model 94
vs 94 Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Score breakdown
LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model
94 picture 94
motion 92
gaming 90
smart 82
sound 78
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94 picture 96
motion 98
gaming 92
smart 86
sound 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model | 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" · UK model
Pros
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Pros
- +~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- +Reference-grade motion handling
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Cons
- −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" · UK model vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Which is better, LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model 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" · UK model worth the price? +
At $5,773, LG G3 OLED 83" · UK model 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" · UK model 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.