By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 6 by Billy G.
LG QNED85 65vsSony Bravia 9 65
Worth-It Score: 77/100WAIT — WAIT under $2379Sony Bravia 9 65 scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
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Verdict: Sony Bravia 9 65 wins with superior XR Processor performance and local dimming over LG QNED85 65's Alpha 8 AI Gen2. LG provides comparable 120Hz Mini-LED specs at likely lower cost but trails in processing. Sony's 2024-05 release and $2799 MSRP position it as the premium pick per grounded specs.
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Winner: Sony Bravia 9 65
LG QNED85 65: 7.5/10
Sony Bravia 9 65: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
LG QNED85 65
Sony Bravia 9 65
display_type
65-inch 4K QNED Mini-LED
65-inch 4K Mini-LED QLED
processor
Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2
XR Processor
refresh_rate
120Hz
120Hz
smart_os
webOS 25
Google TV
LG QNED85 65
What works
Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 enables strong upscaling and AI features
Dynamic QNED Color with MiniLED Backlighting and Dimming Pro
HDR10 Pro and Filmmaker Mode support
What doesn't
No listed MSRP for direct value comparison
webOS 25 has fewer apps than Google TV ecosystem
Sony Bravia 9 65
What works
XR Processor delivers superior motion handling and local dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 120Hz refresh rate
Premium build and Google TV platform with broad app support
What doesn't
Higher MSRP of $2799 limits accessibility
Released 2024-05 so one generation behind 2025 models
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