The Sony A95L and LG G4 were the respective flagship OLEDs from Sony and LG in 2024 — and with 2025 models now in stores, both have dropped significantly in price. The A95L QD-OLED routinely goes on sale for $1,800-2,000 at 65" — $500-700 below the 2025 equivalents. The LG G4 has similarly dropped to $1,800-2,200 at 65". For buyers willing to buy previous-generation flagship hardware, both represent exceptional value with specs that still exceed most 2025 mid-range TVs.

Specs Comparison

Why 2024 Flagships Are Worth Considering in 2025

TV technology improves incrementally from year to year. The Sony A95L's QD-OLED panel was SDC's second-generation substrate — the 2025 S95D uses a fourth-generation panel, but the second-generation A95L is not obsolete. Its peak brightness of approximately 1,100-1,200 nits on a 10% window is exceeded by the 2025 S95D's ~1,750 nits, but it still far surpasses standard LED TVs and represents genuine flagship OLED performance.

The LG G4's WOLED Brightness Booster Ultimate panel is the same grade used in the 2025 G5, with nearly identical brightness characteristics — approximately 1,250-1,350 nits on a 10% window. The G4's Alpha 11 AI processor has been succeeded by the Alpha 11 Gen 2 in the G5, but the real-world processing difference between first and second generation Alpha 11 is marginal.

Both TVs were the most expensive OLEDs of their year. Both are now available at meaningful discounts. The question for buyers is whether the savings justify the generation difference — and in most cases they do.

Panel Technology: QD-OLED vs WOLED

The Sony A95L uses SDC's second-generation QD-OLED panel — a quantum-dot conversion layer over a blue OLED backplane. Color volume on the A95L is exceptional: DCI-P3 coverage above 95%, with deeply saturated colors that retain their intensity even as brightness increases. The glossy QD-OLED surface is a real-world limitation in rooms with ambient light.

The LG G4 uses the WOLED Brightness Booster Ultimate panel — LG Display's highest-grade WOLED with the densest MLA configuration available in 2024. The semi-gloss WOLED finish handles ambient light significantly better than QD-OLED's fully glossy surface, making the G4 a more practical living-room TV in typical homes.

The A95L's QD-OLED delivers higher color saturation and color volume. The G4's WOLED delivers better anti-reflection performance and Dolby Vision IQ. These are the same trade-offs that define the 2025 S95D vs G5 comparison — the technology positions haven't changed.

HDR, Processor, and Calibration

The Sony A95L runs the XR Cognitive processor and Google TV — Sony's 2024 flagship processing pipeline with Acoustic Surface Audio+, where actuators bonded to the screen generate sound from the panel itself. The A95L does not support Dolby Vision in the US market — a peculiar limitation that persists due to Sony's licensing structure. It supports HDR10 and HLG.

The LG G4 supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG — full format support. LG's Alpha 11 processor handles calibration beautifully; the G4 in Filmmaker Mode is among the most accurate consumer TVs measured without professional calibration. For buyers who stream Dolby Vision content on Netflix, Apple TV+, or Disney+, the G4's format support is a significant practical advantage over the A95L.

The combination of no Dolby Vision on the A95L and the G4's discounted pricing makes the G4 the stronger recommendation in 2025 at equivalent prices. The A95L's QD-OLED color advantage is real but the Dolby Vision gap is a daily-use limitation.

Gaming, Value, and Verdict

Both TVs offer four HDMI 2.1 ports at 4K/120Hz, VRR via FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatible, and input lag under 2ms at 4K/120Hz. The A95L's VRR range starts at 48Hz; the G4's starts at 40Hz. For gaming, both are exceptional — the G4's 40Hz VRR floor is a minor practical advantage for quality-mode gaming.

At current 2025 sale prices, the Sony A95L at 65" can be found around $1,799-2,099 and the LG G4 around $1,799-2,199. The pricing is broadly equivalent, which means the choice falls entirely on panel technology preference: QD-OLED color saturation (A95L) versus Dolby Vision support and anti-reflection (G4).

For most buyers, the G4 is the better recommendation at equivalent prices due to Dolby Vision support. The A95L makes sense for buyers who have researched both options and specifically value QD-OLED color volume over Dolby Vision, or who have confirmed their primary content sources do not rely heavily on Dolby Vision masters.

Best For

• Sony A95L QD-OLED Buyers who prioritize maximum color saturation and don't rely on Dolby Vision content
• LG G4 OLED Buyers who want Dolby Vision support and better ambient-light performance in 2024-generation flagship hardware

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