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LG OLED evo G3 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II

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LGOLED evo G3SonyBRAVIA 8 II
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023June 2025
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Brightness Booster Max; the brightness boost and anti-reflection treatment differ by size–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping ProIMAX Enhanced
Screen finish–Low-reflection film
Peak brightnessLG states a brightness increase against its B3 of up to 70% on 55″, 65″ and 77″ G3, and 30% on 83″; these are relative maker claims, not measured luminance. Super Anti Reflective treatment applies to 55″, 65″ and 77″.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, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness ControlXR 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 handlingLG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly supports 4K 120fps HFR and 4K 120Hz HDMI input; 120Hz records the highest supported native-resolution rate.XR OLED Motion
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65″
Largest size83″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all 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 detail4 × HDMI with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on all ports; eARC on HDMI 2. QMS requires a compatible source.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, 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
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen6XR Processor
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels50 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
Speaker detail60 W, 4.2-channel down-firing speakersAcoustic Surface Audio+ with 2 actuators and 2 subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro, AI Acoustic Tuning and Bluetooth Surround ReadyAcoustic 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 software webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027–
USB3 × USB 2.02 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet1 × Ethernet1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × optical1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28.0 mmWithout stand, 55″ 1224 × 707 × 34 mm; 65″ 1443 × 830 × 34 mm
StandDesigned for wall mounting; tabletop stand sold separatelyAluminum Edge Stand with two heights (standard and soundbar)
VESA pattern55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65″ and 77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm300 × 300 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby55″ 334 W, 65″ 418 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Colours–Black
In the boxMagic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cable–

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