LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED at 94. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG G5 OLED if…
- ✓Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- ✓Wall-flush gallery design
Pick Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED if…
- ✓Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- ✓Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- ✓Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
LG G5 OLEDInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G5 OLED leads on gaming (96 vs 90).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G5 OLED | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 4K 144Hz | 4K @ 120 Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| VRR | G-Sync + FreeSync | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
LG G5 OLED
- +Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- +Wall-flush gallery design
- −No tabletop stand included
- −webOS still ad-laden
- −Speakers below average
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G5 OLED worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G5 OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Is Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Does LG G5 OLED or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED 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 gaming, LG G5 OLED or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 90). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is the better value, LG G5 OLED or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED? +
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED — more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $3,299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.