Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024)
XR Mini-LED · 2700 nits · X1 Ultimate
93
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
LG
LG C4 OLED 55"
OLED evo · 55" · 2024
93
/ 100
From $2,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) lands at 93 and LG C4 OLED 55" at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) if…
- ✓Best motion handling on a Mini-LED
- ✓PS5 Pro auto-calibration
- ✓Excellent off-angle uniformity
Pick LG C4 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) 93
vs 93 LG C4 OLED 55"
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024)
93 display 95
motion 96
hdr 95
gaming 90
smart 78
picture 0
sound 0
LG C4 OLED 55"
93 display 0
motion 91
hdr 0
gaming 89
smart 82
picture 93
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) | LG C4 OLED 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 65″ / 75″ / 85″ Mini-LED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ | — |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 (2× full bandwidth) | — |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | OLED evo |
| Size | — | 55" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024)
Pros
- +Best motion handling on a Mini-LED
- +PS5 Pro auto-calibration
- +Excellent off-angle uniformity
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slow vs LG webOS
- −No 144Hz at launch
LG C4 OLED 55"
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
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) vs LG C4 OLED 55"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) or LG C4 OLED 55"? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) worth the price? +
At $3,299, Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Is LG C4 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $2,499, LG C4 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 9 (2024) or LG C4 OLED 55" 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.