Sony Bravia 9 vs LG G5 OLED
Verdict: For pure cinematic movie watching, the G5 OLED is our recommendation; the Bravia 9 earns the nod if your room isn't fully dark.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: LG G5 OLED
Sony Bravia 9: 7.1/10
LG G5 OLED: 7.2/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Sony Bravia 9 | LG G5 OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED evo (MLA) |
| Peak HDR Brightness | ~2,500 nits | ~1,500 nits |
| Native Contrast | ~30,000:1 | Infinite |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Audio | Acoustic Surface Audio+ | 60W |
Sony Bravia 9
What works
- 2,500+ nits peak — HDR highlights are spectacular even in ambient light
- Cognitive XR processor with best-in-class movie upscaling
- Excellent Motionflow processing for 24p film content
What doesn't
- Mini-LED blooming is visible in dark scenes — small but present
- Only two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
- Can't match OLED's per-pixel dark scene precision
LG G5 OLED
What works
- Infinite contrast — absolute black in dark rooms, zero blooming
- ~1,500 nits peak with OLED per-pixel precision
- 4K/144Hz with four HDMI 2.1 ports
What doesn't
- Lower peak brightness than Bravia 9 in lit rooms
- No stand included — wall mount or optional stand required
- Upscaling of older content slightly behind Sony's XR processor
Bottom line
Our pick: LG G5 OLED. It edges out the alternative on infinite contrast — absolute black in dark rooms, zero blooming. That said, Sony Bravia 9 still wins on 2,500+ nits peak — hdr highlights are spectacular even in ambient light — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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