LG OLED G5 vs Sony Bravia 9 65

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 26 by Billy G.

LG OLED G5
LG OLED G5
Sony Bravia 9 65
Sony Bravia 9 65
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: LG OLED G5 wins for cinematic and gaming use with perfect blacks and 144Hz panel (RTINGS and Tom's Hardware). Sony Bravia 9 counters with 4000 nits brightness and superior motion for bright rooms (CNET). The 0.3 verdict gap reflects LG's edge in dark-room performance versus Sony's daylight advantage.

Winner: LG OLED G5

LG OLED G5: 8.7/10

Sony Bravia 9 65: 8.4/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG OLED G5Sony Bravia 9 65
Screen Size65 inches65 inches
Panel TypeOLEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Peak Brightness2000 nits4000 nits

LG OLED G5

What works

  • Perfect blacks with infinite contrast (per RTINGS OLED tests)
  • 144Hz panel supports VRR and 4K@144Hz gaming
  • webOS 25 with Magic Remote and excellent smart features

What doesn't

  • Lower peak brightness than Mini-LED in bright rooms
  • Risk of burn-in with static HUDs over years

Sony Bravia 9 65

What works

  • Exceptional brightness for HDR in well-lit rooms (per RTINGS)
  • XR Processor delivers superior motion handling and upscaling
  • Acoustic Surface Audio+ with integrated speakers

What doesn't

  • Blacks not as deep as OLED in dark scenes
  • Higher input lag in some game modes compared to LG

Bottom line

Our pick: LG OLED G5.

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