LG G4 OLED vs Sony Bravia 8 OLED
Which is the better pick? We compared ratings from professional reviewers to help you decide.
Quick verdict
LG G4 OLED
Sony Bravia 8 OLED
LG G4 OLED scores higher with a 4.8/5 average across professional reviews from 3 sources.
The LG G4 is the premium OLED of the year — TechRadar and What Hi-Fi gave it 5/5, Tom's Guide 4.5/5. The MLA WOLED panel pushes brightness past any previous WOLED, the α11 processor improves on the C4's image across the board, and the gallery wall-mount design is a feature some buyers want specifically. The cost is real, though: often $1000+ more than the C4 for differences most viewers won't notice in a dim room. Pick it if you want the best WOLED picture and wall-mount aesthetics.
Strengths
- +MLA (Micro Lens Array) WOLED panel pushes peak brightness past 3,000 nits — brightest WOLED ever
- +α11 AI Processor Gen 2 with improved motion handling and AI upscaling versus the C4's α9
- +Flush 'gallery' wall-mount design sits effectively flush to the wall with included bracket
- +Full HDMI 2.1 suite on all 4 ports: 4K 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, G-Sync Compatible
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos support plus webOS 24
Watch-outs
- −Commands a significant premium over the C4 — often $800-1500 more for similar sizes
- −No table-top feet in the box (you pay extra for them) — it's designed for wall mount first
- −Still a glossy screen that reflects in bright rooms (Samsung S95D's matte coating wins here)
The Sony Bravia 8 is the cinephile's pick — Sony's XR Processor handles motion, color, and upscaling better than any rival, and the Acoustic Surface Audio+ sounds noticeably better than the flat-panel speakers on LG and Samsung. What Hi-Fi loved it at 5/5, PCMag more guarded at 3.5/5 citing price. Pick it over the LG C4 if film reproduction matters more to you than brightness, and if two HDMI 2.1 ports are enough for your console setup.
Strengths
- +Sony's XR Processor is widely considered the best motion and color handling in OLED — reference-grade for film watching
- +Google TV platform with native Apple TV, Netflix IMAX Enhanced, and PlayStation-optimized gaming modes
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ uses the panel itself as a speaker — audio appears to come from on-screen subjects
- +Excellent upscaling from SDR/HD sources due to Sony's experience with pro video equipment
- +Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced
Watch-outs
- −Peak brightness trails the LG G4 and Samsung S95D — Sony chose a WOLED panel tuned for accuracy over sheer brightness
- −Only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (vs LG's 4) — a limit for multi-console setups
- −Gets expensive quickly; PCMag 3.5/5 cited price-to-features ratio as the main complaint
Specifications comparison
| Spec | LG G4 OLED | Sony Bravia 8 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 65" WOLED MLA | 65" WOLED |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDMI | 4x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| Peak Brightness | ~4000 nits | ~1300 nits |