Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
94
/ 100
From $5,499
VS
LG
LG G3 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 65" · 2023
94
/ 100
From $4,124
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" lands at 94 and LG G3 OLED 65" at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- ✓Reference-grade motion handling
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Pick LG G3 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" 94
vs 94 LG G3 OLED 65"
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94 picture 96
motion 98
gaming 92
smart 86
sound 86
LG G3 OLED 65"
94 picture 94
motion 92
gaming 90
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" | LG G3 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 85″ | 65" |
| Refresh | 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | — |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
LG G3 OLED 65"
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 85" vs LG G3 OLED 65"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G3 OLED 65"? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 85" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Is LG G3 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $4,124, LG G3 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G3 OLED 65" 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.