Verdict
Head-to-head · Best OLED TVs

LG C4 OLED vs Sony Bravia 8 OLED

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

LG C4 OLED comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Console gamers and movie enthusiasts seeking balanced performance — read the strengths below before deciding.

LG C4 OLED
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best OLED TVs
LG C4 OLED
$1,192.95as of May 29

LG's flagship mid-range OLED with α9 AI Processor and perfect blacks for gaming and movies.

Strengths
  • Perfect black levels and infinite contrast
  • Four full HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz
  • Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10 support
Watch-outs
  • Moderate peak brightness for HDR
  • Risk of burn-in with static content
  • No USB 3.0 support
Sony Bravia 8 OLED
Ranked #5 in Best OLED TVs
Sony Bravia 8 OLED
$2,298as of May 29

Sony's flagship OLED with advanced image processing and Acoustic Surface Audio technology.

Strengths
  • Industry-leading image processing
  • Acoustic Surface Audio technology
  • Perfect black levels and motion handling
Watch-outs
  • Lower peak brightness than competitors
  • Only two full HDMI 2.1 ports
  • Premium pricing

How they stack up

LG C4 OLED

The best all-around OLED for most users, offering excellent gaming features and movie performance at a competitive price.

Sony Bravia 8 OLED

Best-in-class image processing delivers the most cinematic picture, though at a premium price.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLG C4 OLEDSony Bravia 8 OLED
Screen Size42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 inches55, 65, 77 inches
Resolution4K UHD4K UHD
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDMI Ports4x HDMI 2.14 (2x HDMI 2.1)
Smart PlatformwebOSGoogle TV
Gaming FeaturesVRR, ALLM, G-Sync, FreeSyncVRR, ALLM, 4K@120Hz
Sound Output40W (2.2ch)30W (2.2.2 ch)
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