Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
94
/ 100
From $5,499
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard wins by 2
LG
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" lands at 94 and LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard ahead by 2 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 55" · Standard if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" 94
vs 96 LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94 picture 96
motion 98
gaming 92
smart 86
sound 86
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
96 picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" | LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 85″ | 55" |
| Refresh | 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | — |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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 G4 OLED 55" · Standard
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 G4 OLED 55" · Standard
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 55" · Standard worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard 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.