Which is better for gaming?

The LG C6. It lists VRR up to 165Hz, NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium and a 0.1ms response, while the Sony lists 120Hz and VRR only.

Which is better for movies in a dark room?

Both are OLED with Dolby Vision and Atmos. The Sony adds IMAX Enhanced and DTS:X and is known for accurate film handling; the LG adds FILMMAKER MODE with Ambient Light Technology.

Is the LG worth it over the Sony?

For most rooms, yes. It is $58 cheaper at $1,339.99 at Amazon versus $1,398.00 at Best Buy as of November 5, 2026, and it is 10 inches larger.

Which has the better smart TV system?

They trade off. Sony uses Google TV with Assistant, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built in. LG uses webOS 26 with Google Gemini and the AI Magic Remote.

The LG. Brightness Booster raises luminance on the evo panel. The Sony has no brightness booster listed.

How many HDMI ports does each have?

The Sony listing shows 1 HDMI port. The LG listing does not state a count, so check the port count before buying if you have several devices.

Sony 55-inch BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K Smart TV vs LG 65-Inch Evo C6 OLED TV

Buy the LG C6 if you want the bigger screen and the better gaming feature set: 65 inches, four HDMI 2.1-class inputs in practice, VRR to 165Hz, G-SYNC and FreeSync Premium, for $1,339.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026. Buy the Sony BRAVIA 8 if you sit closer, care most about out-of-box color accuracy and motion handling for film, and want Google TV with AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built in, for $1,398.00 at Best Buy as of November 5, 2026. The LG is $58 cheaper and 10 inches larger, so it wins on value for most rooms. The Sony's price has ranged from $1,398.00 to $1,669.99 since October 27, and the LG dipped to $999.99 on November 1, so both move.

Today the Sony 55-inch BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K Smart TV costs $1.99 less at its best price.

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