LG OLED B5 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II

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OLED B5 compared with BRAVIA 8 II

	LGOLED B5	SonyBRAVIA 8 II
Overview
Released
Released	March 2025	June 2025
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	QD-OLED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Self-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming	–
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	–	IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	Low-reflection film
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	–	About 1,800 cd/m² calibrated and up to 2,200 cd/m² in Vivid mode, HDR (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Colour range
Colour range	–	XR Triluminos Max
Picture processing
Picture processing	AI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode	XR Contrast Booster 25, XR 4K Upscaling, AI scene recognition, ambient light sensor
Picture modes
Picture modes	Personalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room 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 handling
Motion handling	Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input	XR OLED Motion
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	48, 55, 65, 77, 83″	55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	83″ (better)	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible	HDMI VRR
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3	HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Input lag
Input lag	–	17 ms at 60 Hz, about half that at 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD)
Variable refresh range
Variable refresh range	LG specifies VRR up to 120Hz	–
Game features
Game features	Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz	Game Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	Xbox Cloud Gaming requires internet, Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible Bluetooth controller; available in supported regions including the UK. App and service availability varies by country.	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	webOS	Google TV
Processor
Processor	α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2	XR Processor
Speakers
Speakers	20 W, 2.0 channels	50 W, 2.2 channels (better)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X	–	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Down-firing 2.0-channel speakers	Acoustic Surface Audio+ with 2 actuators and 2 subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W
Audio features
Audio features	α8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channels	Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Force Front Surround, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	LG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions apply	Google Assistant built in with hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
Casting
Casting	Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi View	Google Cast, Apple AirPlay
Software updates
Software updates	webOS 25; webOS Re:New supports upgrades for up to five years, varying by model and region, with security support through 31 December 2029. LG Australia's March 19, 2025 launch confirms local availability and lists 48/55/65-inch B5 availability that day. Release records the first confirmed series month; LG's May 12 US release lists 55/65/77-inch models available now and the 83-inch model for preorder. TechRadar's July/August regional date does not override the earlier maker evidence.	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.	DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports	2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet
Ethernet	Ethernet LAN port	1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output	1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
Size
Size	Without stand (W × H × D): 48″ 1070 × 620 × 45.9 mm; 55″ 1228 × 708 × 45.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 45.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mm	Without stand, 55″ 1224 × 707 × 34 mm; 65″ 1443 × 830 × 34 mm
Stand
Stand	With stand (W × H × D; weight): 48″ 1070 × 684 × 235 mm, 11.7 kg; 55″ 1228 × 772 × 235 mm, 14.5 kg; 65″ 1449 × 896 × 235 mm, 17.3 kg; 77″ 1719 × 1057 × 319 mm, 23.5 kg; 83″ 1842 × 1144/1084 × 300 mm, 27.7 kg (two published stand heights). Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm; 83″ 1477 × 300 mm.	Aluminum Edge Stand with two heights (standard and soundbar)
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm	300 × 300 mm
Power use
Power use	Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply	55″ 334 W, 65″ 418 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Colours
Colours	–	Black
In the box
In the box	Magic Remote MR25GA / MR25GB (UK and Italy) and attached power cable; TechRadar distinguishes the UK remote with AI button from the streamlined US remote	–