Verdict
Head-to-head · Best OLED TVs

LG G4 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 G4 OLED comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Premium home theater enthusiasts wanting maximum OLED brightness — read the strengths below before deciding.

LG G4 OLED
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best OLED TVs
LG G4 OLED
$1,999as of May 26

LG's flagship OLED with MLA technology for exceptional brightness and premium gallery design.

Strengths
  • MLA technology for higher peak brightness
  • Gallery Design with flush wall mount
  • α11 AI Processor for enhanced upscaling
Watch-outs
  • Very expensive
  • No included stand (sold separately)
  • Limited to 77-inch max size
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 G4 OLED

LG's best OLED with superior brightness and premium build quality, ideal for dedicated home theaters.

Sony Bravia 8 OLED

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

Specs side-by-side

SpecLG G4 OLEDSony Bravia 8 OLED
Screen Size55, 65, 77, 83, 97 inches55, 65, 77 inches
Resolution4K4K 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 Output40W30W (2.2.2 ch)
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