Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · XR Processor · 4000 nits
95
/ 100
From $5,499
VS
LG G4 OLED 65" wins by 1
LG
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144Hz · α11 processor
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" lands at 95 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 96. 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…
- ✓Peak brightness leader
- ✓Reference-grade motion
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Peak brightness 3000+ nits (MLA)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
95 picture 98
motion 98
gaming 92
smart 86
sound 86
LG G4 OLED 65"
96 picture 98
motion 96
gaming 96
smart 84
sound 80
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
LG G4 OLED 65"
Panel
Mini-LED
MLA OLED
Size
85″
65″
Refresh
120Hz
144Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision + HDR10
Dolby Vision, HDR10
HDMI
4× (2× HDMI 2.1)
4× HDMI 2.1
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Pros
- +Peak brightness leader
- +Reference-grade motion
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Cons
- −Expensive
- −Only 2× HDMI 2.1
- −Google TV ads
LG G4 OLED 65"
Pros
- +Peak brightness 3000+ nits (MLA)
- +4× HDMI 2.1
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
Cons
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount pricey
- −webOS 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 96 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 95 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — 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.