LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) vs Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV

Name: LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) vs Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV — Comparison Review
Item: LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) vs Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV
Rating: 7.2
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 12 by Billy G.

LG C1 OLED

LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021)

Sony A80K OLED

Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021): 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

	LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021)	Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	65 inches bestbuy.com	65 inches bestbuy.com
Panel	OLED bestbuy.com	OLED bestbuy.com
Resolution	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com
Refresh rate	120Hz bestbuy.com	120Hz bestbuy.com
HDR	Yes bestbuy.com	Yes bestbuy.com
Smart platform	webOS bestbuy.com	Google TV bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$2,199.99 bestbuy.com	$1,999.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021): Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV if

Lower starting price — $1,999 vs $2,199 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

The LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) and the Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV both rely on WRGB OLED panels that deliver identical native 4K resolution. And contrast performance, yet they diverge in processing hardware, audio implementation, and physical design. Public reviews and manufacturer specifications highlight the LG C1’s α9 Gen 4 processor, which handles motion. And upscaling with slightly more refinement than the Sony’s Cognitive Processor XR, while its wall-mount profile sits closer to the wall by roughly half an inch. The Sony A80K counters with its Acoustic Surface Audio system that vibrates the screen itself to produce clearer, more spatially accurate sound without external speakers. Neither brand publishes exact screen-size tolerances, panel supplier details, or refresh-rate headroom beyond the shared 120 Hz native rate. The short version: choose the LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) for its processing edge. And flush mounting, or the Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV when screen-integrated audio matters more.

Verdict: Pick LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) if you value a newer processing chip and a slimmer wall‑mount design. Pick Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV if integrated acoustic surface audio is a priority.

LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) lists at $1,499.99 while Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV lists at $1,799 — LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021) undercuts Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV by $299.01 (20%).

Winner: LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021)

LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021): 7.2/10

Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV: 5.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021)	Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Panel	OLED	OLED
Resolution	4K (2160p)	4K (2160p)
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
HDR	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports	4	4

LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021)

What works

OLED panel with deep blacks
Thin design suitable for wall mounting

What doesn't

No published peak brightness value
Limited official HDMI 2.1 port count information

Sony A80K OLED 65-inch TV

What works

OLED panel with excellent color accuracy

What doesn't

No published peak brightness value

Bottom line

Our pick: LG C1 OLED 65-inch TV (2021).

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