LG OLED C5 77 vs Sony Bravia A80L 77

LG OLED C5 77 wins — The LG OLED C5 77 outperforms the Sony Bravia A80L 77 in brightness by 700 nits peak (RTINGS) and adds 2025 gaming featu…

Scores: LG OLED C5 77 8.5/10 · Sony Bravia A80L 77 7/10

The LG OLED C5 77 outperforms the Sony Bravia A80L 77 in brightness by 700 nits peak (RTINGS) and adds 2025 gaming features like better VRR support. The A80L holds an edge in factory color accuracy (CNET calibration scores) and integrated audio but trails in HDR impact and processing speed. LG wins for most users due to its current-generation advantages.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG OLED C5 77Sony Bravia A80L 77
Screen Size77 inches77 inches
Panel TypeWOLEDWOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Smart OSwebOS 25Google TV

LG OLED C5 77

What works

  • Brighter panel with MLA tech reaching 1500 nits peak (per RTINGS 2025 review)
  • Excellent gaming features including 4K 120 Hz and VRR
  • Improved processing for motion handling over prior C-series

What doesn't

  • webOS interface can feel cluttered with ads
  • Limited to 120 Hz unlike some 144 Hz competitors

Sony Bravia A80L 77

What works

  • Superior color accuracy out of box (per RTINGS calibration)
  • Acoustic Surface Audio+ for integrated sound
  • Strong upscaling for non-4K content

What doesn't

  • Lower peak brightness around 800 nits limits HDR pop
  • Older 2023 model with fewer gaming features than 2025 sets

Bottom line

Our pick: LG OLED C5 77.

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