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LG OLED B3 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II

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LGOLED B3SonyBRAVIA 8 II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2023June 2025
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras–IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish–Low-reflection film
Peak brightness–About 1,800 cd/m² calibrated and up to 2,200 cd/m² in Vivid mode, HDR (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Colour range–XR Triluminos Max
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModeXR Contrast Booster 25, XR 4K Upscaling, AI scene recognition, ambient light sensor
Picture modes–Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.XR OLED Motion
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on two; eARC on HDMI 3. RTINGS identifies the two 4K 120Hz inputs as HDMI 3 and 4.HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Input lag–17 ms at 60 Hz, about half that at 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD)
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleGame Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSGoogle TV
Processorα7 AI Processor 4K Gen6XR Processor
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels50 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
Speaker detail20 W, 2.0-channel down-firing speakersAcoustic Surface Audio+ with 2 actuators and 2 subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mixAcoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Force Front Surround, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier
Voice assistants–Google Assistant built in with hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingApple AirPlay 2Google Cast, Apple AirPlay
TV tuners–DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
Software updatesLaunch webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027–
USBTwo USB 2.0 inputs2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
EthernetOne Ethernet input1 × Ethernet
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 708 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 992 × 55.3 mmWithout stand, 55″ 1224 × 707 × 34 mm; 65″ 1443 × 830 × 34 mm
StandCentre stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 749 × 270 mmAluminum Edge Stand with two heights (standard and soundbar)
VESA pattern55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm300 × 300 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W in standby55″ 334 W, 65″ 418 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Colours–Black
In the boxMagic Remote with two AA batteries and attached power cable–

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