Which is better for movies?

The Sony Bravia 8. Its 77-inch screen, XR processing and screen-based audio give a more cinematic result in a living room. The LG OLED Flex is too small for a group to watch from across a room.

Which is better for gaming?

The LG OLED Flex suits desk and close-range gaming, with low input lag and a curve you can switch on. The Sony is the better pick for console gaming from a couch because of its size.

Both use OLED panels with similar lifespan expectations. The Sony has fewer moving parts; the LG's bending mechanism is the extra part that could need service over time.

Is the LG OLED Flex worth stepping up to over a normal 42-inch OLED?

Only if you want the bendable screen. Otherwise a fixed 42-inch OLED gives the same panel benefits without the motorized mechanism.

Can the Sony be wall-mounted?

Yes. It is a flat panel and mounts on a wall or sits on a wide console. The LG OLED Flex ships with a stand and is meant for desk or floor placement.

Do both support 4K at 120Hz?

Yes. Both are 4K OLEDs with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1, so both handle high-frame-rate consoles.

Sony Bravia 8 II 77-inch OLED TV vs LG OLED Flex

The Sony Bravia 8 is the better TV for most people. It is a 77-inch OLED with Sony's Cognitive Processor XR, Acoustic Surface Audio+ and Google TV, and reviewers consistently praise its motion handling and out-of-box picture accuracy. The LG OLED Flex is a 42-inch bendable OLED built for gaming and desk setups, not for a living room. Owners like the curve control and low input lag, but the smaller panel and the motorized bending mechanism are the trade-offs.

Choose the Sony Bravia 8 if you want a big 77-inch OLED for movies and sports in a living room and you value Sony's processing and screen-as-speaker audio.
Choose the LG OLED Flex if you sit close, mostly game on a monitor or desk, and want a screen that switches between flat and curved.

Prices

Sony Bravia 8 II 77-inch OLED TV: $2,299.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 11)
LG OLED Flex: $2,148.44 at Compu Devices (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the LG OLED Flex is $151.55 cheaper than the Sony Bravia 8 II 77-inch OLED TV at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 11)

	Sony Bravia 8 II 77-inch OLED TV	LG OLED Flex
Screen size	77 inches, suited to a living room at normal seating distance	42 inches, suited to a desk or close viewing
Panel shape	Flat only	Bendable between flat and curved, with preset curve levels
Picture processing	Sony Cognitive Processor XR tunes picture and sound in real time	LG's standard OLED processing without a dedicated AI picture chip of the same class
Audio	Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the panel itself to produce sound	Conventional down-firing speakers
Gaming fit	120Hz, VRR and HDMI 2.1, good for console gaming on a big screen	120Hz with low input lag and a bendable screen aimed at PC and console gamers
Smart platform	Google TV with Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri support	LG webOS with Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, Bluetooth built in
Placement	Wall-mount or wide media console for a large room	Includes a stand; fits a desk or a small room
Build complexity	Fixed panel, fewer moving parts	Motorized bending mechanism adds a part that can wear or need service

Spec	Sony Bravia 8 II 77-inch OLED TV	LG OLED Flex
Network Functionality	Smart TV, Streaming	Smart TV
Supported Resolutions	4K	4K
Smart TV	Yes	Yes
HDMI Ports	4	4
Internet Streaming Services	Netflix, Sony Pictures Core	Netflix, Disney+, YouTube
Network Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi	Ethernet, Bluetooth
Video Interface	HDMI	HDMI, USB
PC Interface	HDMI	HDMI
CEC Enabled	Yes	Yes
Display Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution	4K	4K
HDTV Format	4K UHD	4K UHD

Spec	Sony Bravia 8 II 77-inch OLED TV	LG OLED Flex
Backlight Technology	OLED	OLED
Display Highlights	HDR	HDR
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120 Hz
Display Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	Infinite contrast	Near-infinite contrast ratio
Image Contrast Ratio	Nearly infinite contrast ratio	Nearly infinite contrast ratio, Fantastic contr…
Viewing Angle	Wide viewing angle, Remains mostly consistent f…	Wide Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle (Vertical)	178 o	Excellent
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