LG G5 OLED vs Sony Bravia 9
Verdict: The G5 wins in dark rooms with perfect blacks; the Bravia 9 is the better choice for bright environments and daytime viewing.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: LG G5 OLED
LG G5 OLED: 7.7/10
Sony Bravia 9: 7.2/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| LG G5 OLED | Sony Bravia 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | OLED evo (MLA) | Mini-LED |
| Peak HDR Brightness | ~1,500 nits | ~2,500+ nits |
| Native Contrast | Infinite | ~30,000:1 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 2 |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
LG G5 OLED
What works
- Infinite native contrast — absolute black in dark rooms
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports with sub-1ms input lag for gaming
- Brightest WOLED panel LG has made (~1,500 nits peak)
What doesn't
- Lower peak brightness than mini-LED competitors
- Built-in speaker quality trails the Bravia 9
- OLED can show uniformity issues in very bright static scenes
Sony Bravia 9
What works
- Peak brightness over 2,500 nits — dominates in lit rooms
- Sony's Cognitive Processor XR is best-in-class for upscaling
- Acoustic surface audio is genuinely impressive
What doesn't
- Mini-LED blooming is visible in high-contrast scenes (bright object on black)
- Only two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
- Doesn't match OLED's true black levels
Bottom line
Our pick: LG G5 OLED. It edges out the alternative on infinite native contrast — absolute black in dark rooms. That said, Sony Bravia 9 still wins on peak brightness over 2,500 nits — dominates in lit rooms — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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