Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" lands at 94 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 95. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TiePanel, processing, and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Gaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on smart (86 vs 84).
Value for money
LG G4 OLED 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG G4 OLED 65" more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $5,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED | MLA OLED Gen 2 |
| Size | 85″ | 65″ |
| Refresh | 120 Hz | ▲ 144 Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | α11 AI Processor 4K |
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
LG G4 OLED 65"
- +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount sold separately
- −webOS includes ads
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 9 85" vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G4 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.
Which is better for smart platform, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on smart (86 vs 84). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.
Which is the better value, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $5,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.