LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV vs Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 6 by Billy G.

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV
Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV: 8 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TVSony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size65 inches bestbuy.com65 inches bestbuy.com
PanelOLED bestbuy.comLED bestbuy.com
Resolution4K (2160p) bestbuy.com4K (2160p) bestbuy.com
Refresh rate120Hz bestbuy.com120Hz bestbuy.com
HDRYes bestbuy.comYes bestbuy.com
VRR / ALLMVRR lg.comNot yet sourced
Smart platformwebOS bestbuy.comGoogle TV bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,699.99 bestbuy.com$999.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports. Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED 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 KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes peak brightness or HDMI 2.1 ports yet.

Verdict: The LG C2 outperforms the Sony X85K across contrast, black levels, response time, and gaming connectivity due to its OLED panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports. While the Sony X85K is notably more affordable and avoids burn-in concerns, its lack of local dimming results in raised black levels in dark environments. For picture quality enthusiasts and gamers, the LG C2 is substantially better.

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV lists at $1,699 while Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV lists at $898 — Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV undercuts LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV by $801 (89%).

Winner: LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV: 9.1/10

Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV: 6.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TVSony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV
Screen size65 inches65 inches
PanelOLEDLED
Resolution4K (2160p)4K (2160p)
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
HDRYesYes
VRR / ALLMVRR—

LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV

What works

  • Self-lit OLED pixels deliver perfect blacks and infinite contrast
  • Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports for gaming features
  • Exceptional viewing angles with virtually no color degradation off-axis

What doesn't

  • Lower peak full-screen brightness compared to high-end LED options
  • Risk of permanent image retention under static content exposure

Sony KD65X85K 65 Inch 4K LED TV

What works

  • Sustains higher full-screen brightness suitable for bright, sunlit rooms
  • Google TV smart interface offers extensive app selection and voice features

What doesn't

  • Lacks local dimming, leading to elevated black levels and gray blooming in dark scenes
  • Narrow viewing angles cause color washout when viewed from the side

Bottom line

Our pick: LG C2 65 Inch OLED 4K TV.

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