Compare LG C6 vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II

The C6 delivers a crisp, colorful, high-contrast image that looks excellent across movies, sports, streaming, and games. Standard-size models are refined rather than revolutionary, while the larger tandem-panel versions look even more striking.

Natural color and fine-detail processing make ordinary shows and daytime films pleasing to watch. More critical assessments find washed-out blacks and insufficient highlight punch on the 65-inch IPS model.

Deep blacks, rich contrast, and accurate Filmmaker Mode make the C6 excellent for nighttime viewing. A few units need minor near-black adjustments.

The absence of local dimming makes black-heavy scenes much less immersive, especially on the 65-inch IPS model. Even enthusiastic owners often see a higher-tier backlight as preferable for nighttime films.

Pixel-level lighting produces superb contrast, with bright highlights standing cleanly against dark backgrounds and plenty of depth in cinematic scenes.

The lack of local dimming leaves dark scenes flatter than on many Mini LED rivals. Some users find the contrast acceptable with room lights on, especially on regional VA-panel versions.

The C6 makes a clear brightness jump over the C5, creating more impactful sunlight, clouds, reflections, and specular highlights. Full-screen brightness remains more limited than small-window peaks.

Moderately lit HDR scenes can look lively, but the measured output lacks the headroom to make tiny specular highlights sparkle. Opinions are more positive when judging against basic LCD sets.

The brighter panel makes ordinary daytime viewing practical, but direct light and dark scenes can still be difficult because of reflections.

Ordinary programs look bright, clear and colorful with the lights on, especially on versions with a matte screen. It is less forgiving when a bright window reflects directly in a glossy model.

HDR is a major strength, combining bright highlights, deep blacks, strong color, and confident tone mapping. The experience is especially impressive in dark or controlled-light rooms.

Some users enjoy the natural color and refined details in Dolby Vision films. Others find HDR underwhelming because poor native contrast and limited peak output flatten highlights.

Bright full-screen scenes trigger noticeable automatic brightness limiting, so sports and snow-heavy content can look dimmer than small HDR highlights suggest.

The backlight maintains adequate output in ordinary and moderately bright scenes rather than delivering dramatic localized highlights.

Filmmaker Mode is impressively accurate out of the box, with several measurements landing close to reference targets. Most buyers can get a natural, creator-faithful image without professional calibration.

Factory SDR colors are particularly well tuned, and HDR color mapping is mostly good despite some midtone and luminance errors.

Brightness is unusually strong for a midrange OLED, with HDR highlights that can exceed 1,400 nits on standard models and go beyond 2,000 nits on tandem-panel versions. It still cannot fully overpower harsh direct light.

SDR output handles ordinary room lighting adequately and improves on the earlier generation. It is not powerful enough to compete with brighter Mini LED sets.

The presentation can sound wider and more precisely mapped than older C-series TVs, yet standard models still feel narrow beside a dedicated sound system.

The speakers can project a surprisingly broad and lively sound for their size, though the presentation remains limited by a two-channel TV layout.

Bass is tighter and more controlled than on the C5, but deep low-end impact remains limited on standard models.

Deep bass is consistently the weak link, with limited rumble in explosions, film scores and bass-heavy music. Speech and lighter material fare better.

Filmmaker Mode produces neutral whites and accurate grayscale tracking, improving on the greenish tint seen in some older C-series models. HDR can run slightly cool on certain samples.

Factory white balance is good, if slightly warm with a touch of excess red in several shades. HDR color temperature is even closer to target.

AI Picture Pro can remove visible noise while preserving fine detail, making compressed or lower-quality material look cleaner.

Compression blocks and digital noise are cleaned up while preserving a surprisingly crisp image. Very fine source detail may occasionally soften in the process.

Built-in audio is improved and often clearer than expected, but standard-size models still benefit greatly from a soundbar. The 77-inch tandem model can sound surprisingly loud and immersive.

The built-in speakers emphasize crisp voices and can sound fuller than expected. They still lack the deep bass and cinematic scale of an external sound system.

Colors are vivid yet natural in the best picture modes, with several tests showing near-reference accuracy straight from the box. Some HDR and gaming modes trade precision for extra punch.

Natural skin tones and restrained saturation are recurring strengths, with strong SDR accuracy even before calibration. Some settings deliberately trade precision for brighter, punchier colors.

The C6 is one of the strongest gaming TVs available, combining superb picture quality, low latency, full-featured HDMI ports, and smooth VRR performance.

Fast Game Mode response and four high-bandwidth ports are major strengths. Lab testing nevertheless finds more blur at 60Hz than the smooth 120Hz experience suggests.

Sports, films, and games generally look smooth and controlled. The recommended Cinematic Movement setting reduces judder without creating an obvious soap-opera effect.

The 120Hz panel and Sony’s processing earn strong praise for sports and smooth camera movement. Lab testing is more cautious about blur at 60Hz, where transitions can look smeary.

Game Optimizer and Boost mode deliver exceptionally low latency, with 4K/60 results around 9ms and 120Hz results near 5ms in several tests.

Game Mode is impressively responsive, even in timing-heavy PlayStation games. Lag rises substantially outside Game Mode, making external navigation feel sluggish.

webOS 26 may require an LG account and acceptance of terms before built-in apps can be used, an unacceptable restriction for privacy-conscious buyers.

Google sign-in is optional for basic TV use, which also removes home-screen advertising. Giving up the account means losing most of the smart features.

The central base has a sensible footprint that fits more furniture than wide-set feet.

The two legs sit far apart and cannot be moved toward the center, so larger versions demand a wide media stand.

OLED blacks are generally deep and inky, but a few samples showed raised blacks or crushed near-black detail before adjustment. Small setting changes usually restore the expected depth.

The 65-inch IPS set struggles to deliver convincing blacks in dark rooms, where shadowy scenes can appear gray. Some other sizes or reviewers report better results, but panel differences make generalizations risky.

The move from 144Hz to 165Hz is a useful upgrade for PC players. One test found intermittent flicker and softness at 165Hz, while 120Hz remained more stable.

The native 120Hz refresh delivers fluid play on current consoles. PC users seeking 144Hz, 165Hz or faster must look elsewhere.

Near-instant OLED response keeps gaming motion exceptionally clean and responsive, though it can make low-frame-rate stutter more visible.

120Hz motion is usable but shows some pixel-transition overshoot; at 60Hz motion is substantially blurrier. Other evaluations of gaming response are more upbeat.

Color transitions are notably smoother than on the C5, with posterization mostly confined to extreme torture-test scenes.

Color transitions look generally smooth, with a little banding in difficult gradients rather than major posterization.

The thin panel looks excellent on a wall, but larger sizes are heavy and delicate enough to justify professional installation.

VESA mounting is supported, but downward and rear-facing inputs are awkward to access after installation. Connect eARC and other essential cables first.

The C6 offers deep manual controls, AutoCal support, multiple accurate presets, and reset options. Enthusiasts can fine-tune grayscale, tone mapping, and white balance extensively.

Color is already accurate in the preferred presets and can be refined further, with Calman support available. Missing granular color-management controls limit a full professional adjustment.

The standard WOLED panel covers a broad HDR range, but very bright saturated colors can look slightly washed because of the white subpixel.

Bright animated scenes and vivid daylight colors look lively, but dark saturated colors and extreme HDR highlights are harder for this panel to reproduce.

Glare control is weaker than on flagship anti-reflective OLEDs and some matte competitors. Direct sunlight is the main problem.

Direct reflections are well controlled on the matte 65- and 75-inch versions. Glossy sizes show brighter mirror-like reflections, so placement matters.

The Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor improves brightness, detail, noise cleanup, and menu speed. Some optional AI remastering modes are too aggressive and are better left off.

Sony’s XR processing is a consistent highlight, making mixed-quality content look more refined without obvious artificial sharpening. Its improvements cannot fully overcome the native backlight limitations.

App shortcuts, the pointer, and a customizable heart button are convenient, but the missing conventional mute button frustrates some users.

Useful app shortcuts and a customizable button speed common tasks. A few important controls could be larger and easier to distinguish.

Fast action remains crisp with minimal ghosting or edge artifacts, especially in gaming and sports.

Many sports and gaming sequences look strikingly smooth, but instrumented tests describe pronounced 60Hz smearing and slower dark transitions.

The glossy screen can produce strong mirror-like reflections from windows and lamps. Indirect reflections are manageable, but placement matters in bright rooms.

The 65- and 75-inch matte screens control direct reflections well, making them appealing in bright spaces. Glossy sizes are more vulnerable to windows or lamps facing the screen.

Opinions vary by region and model: some find the slimmer Magic Remote useful and responsive, while others criticize its lightweight plastic feel.

The recycled-plastic remote is generally comfortable, tactile and useful. Some users would prefer a smaller body or larger setting buttons.

The self-emissive panel keeps halos around bright objects to a minimum, delivering clean high-contrast edges without the blooming common on Mini LED sets.

The absence of local dimming avoids the usual isolated halos around subtitles and highlights. The compromise is an elevated glow across larger dark areas rather than genuinely deep blacks.

The default energy-saving mode reduces brightness enough that several users prefer to disable it, trading lower power use for better picture quality.

The Eco Dashboard offers easy access to consumption controls, though higher-performance settings trade reduced automatic dimming for greater electricity use.

AI search can identify content correctly but sometimes fails to launch it, while simpler voice searches generally perform better.

Gemini voice search can help locate content in conversational language without digging through several app menus.

Color and contrast remain consistent from wide seating positions, making the C6 a strong choice for group viewing.

The tested 65-inch IPS panel holds colors reasonably well for people sitting off-center, making group viewing practical. VA-panel sizes can shift more when watched from the side.

Cinematic Movement is effective at smoothing pans while preserving a natural film look. Stronger processing is rarely necessary.

Sony’s motion smoothing can reduce cinematic stutter effectively at conservative settings. Pushing it harder may add artificial trails or compromise other frame rates.

The new processing greatly reduces visible banding and dark-scene dithering. A few samples still showed faint vertical bands in very dark gray content.

Most gradients stay reasonably smooth, though mild visible banding prevents a truly spotless result.

LG’s Game Optimizer remains one of the most useful dashboards for adjusting latency, VRR, HDR, and genre-specific settings on the fly.

A dedicated on-screen game menu groups VRR, black equalizer, crosshair and motion controls in one convenient place.

ALLM integrates cleanly with the broader gaming suite, automatically enabling responsive settings for compatible consoles.

The TV can switch into low-latency play automatically when a compatible console starts. That removes the need to hunt through menus before gaming.

HDMI VRR, FreeSync, and G-SYNC support keep gameplay smooth and largely tear-free. Occasional flicker was reported in demanding PC use.

VRR helps match the screen to changing console and PC frame rates, reducing tears without sacrificing 120Hz input support.

Simultaneous audio through the TV speakers and Bluetooth hearing devices is especially valuable for mixed-hearing households.

The remote’s raised, tactile buttons can be located without looking, helping make the TV easier to navigate for people with limited vision.

DCI-P3 coverage is essentially complete, and tandem-panel versions expand wider-gamut performance further. HDR colors look rich and varied without usually appearing overdone.

The DCI-P3 and SDR coverage are impressive for a direct-lit set, giving images pleasing variety. More demanding BT.2020 colors, especially rich blues and greens, are less complete.

Recommendations range from useful and sensible to generic and poorly personalized. The feature may improve as it learns viewing habits.

The Google TV home screen offers reasonably useful suggestions alongside its familiar app and show navigation.

AI Sound Pro keeps speech intelligible during action scenes, though one aggressive clarity mode made voices unnaturally loud and weakened the rest of the mix.

Voices remain intelligible through action sequences and at moderate TV volumes. This is a more consistent strength than music weight or bass impact.

Uniformity testing found little to no dirty-screen effect during normal viewing, which helps sports and panning shots look clean.

Uniform areas are relatively clean, with little obvious blotching or vertical banding in the screen tests. Slight edge darkening remains visible on some patterns.

Nvidia G-SYNC compatibility helps maintain clean, tear-free motion for PC gaming.

G-SYNC Compatible operation is a useful addition for gaming PCs, complementing the set’s native 120Hz panel and low Game Mode input lag.

Standard-size models have modest output, while the 77-inch version can play surprisingly loud without immediately losing clarity.

Some speakers are clear and ample for regular room listening, while lab testing found the maximum output unimpressive. Loudness depends on the volume and expectations involved.

Home Office and wireless mirroring connect easily and turn larger C6 models into useful oversized displays for work.

Sharing photos or videos to the TV is convenient once connected, though responsiveness can differ between static images and moving footage.

The pedestal feels sturdy and secure once assembled.

Metal-topped feet generally hold the panel securely and sit confidently on a wide cabinet.

Lower-resolution streams and discs receive useful cleanup and added clarity, though very soft or low-bitrate sources still cannot be made to look truly 4K.

DVDs, 720p video and compressed streams are cleaned up well without heavy sharpening halos. Very low-resolution 480p images still have unavoidable softness.

HD, 1080p, and even DVD material look cleaner, sharper, and more dimensional than expected. The new processor improves edges and textures without usually making content look artificial.

Low-resolution broadcasts, older videos and DVDs come out surprisingly sharp and well controlled. This is one of the strongest reasons to choose the Sony over less expensive alternatives.

With the right TruMotion setting, slow camera pans look much smoother and more cinematic without obvious artifacts.

Film cadence is handled cleanly without extra setup for most 24p sources. Some 25p material and selected 60p inputs need extra care or settings.

The central pedestal is attractive and furniture-friendly, though its angle can complicate soundbar placement and it does not swivel.

Slim feet and a clean metallic look appeal to some reviewers, but the support positions are fixed and can be inconvenient.

Voices and midrange are usually clean at normal levels, but one 48-inch model introduced distortion as volume increased.

Moderate and fairly loud playback stays clean without much audible breakup. The low-end extension remains limited despite that clarity.

Most samples were clean across normal brightness levels, but one retail unit showed a visible green glow near the bottom edge and some dark-gray vertical banding.

The center stays relatively clean with minimal dirty-screen patches and no obvious near-black banding. Some edge darkening and clouding remain.

The native 120Hz panel supports VRR up to 165Hz, giving PC gamers more headroom than the C5.

The move to a native 120Hz panel is a substantial leap over the previous 60Hz model, especially for sports and consoles.

All four HDMI inputs support the full gaming feature set, a major advantage for households with multiple consoles and a soundbar.

Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs stand out even against pricier Sony models. They make multiple modern consoles and a gaming PC much easier to keep connected.

Large home-screen banners and screensaver promotions are distracting on a premium TV. LG at least allows some advertising to be disabled.

Google TV includes on-screen ads even when personalized advertising is disabled. Basic offline setup removes them at the cost of smart functions.

Game Optimizer preserves strong HDR impact and provides quick access to useful controls. Some samples needed tuning, and one 48-inch unit showed reduced color saturation.

PlayStation-oriented tuning produces a polished image and automatically selects low-latency settings. Custom picture controls are more limited than on higher-end Sony sets.

Dark scenes usually retain fine textures and background objects, though a few units showed black crush or slightly raised near-black tones that benefited from adjustment.

Picture processing can preserve attractive texture in dark scenes, but the tested panel’s raised blacks make some subtle shadow gradations inaccurate.

OLED’s fast response can expose stutter in low-frame-rate movies, although interpolation reduces it. Broadcast and fast-edit content generally avoids micro-stutter.

Slow camera pans can show mild stutter; conservative interpolation reduces it without completely removing it.

Long-term reliability is not established, and one retail sample showed a green edge glow. Early software and gaming bugs also suggest some launch-period quality risk.

Direct-lit LCD hardware carries a low projected burn-in risk and resists some aging-related panel problems. A single backlight failure could affect a large screen area.

Google Cast is built in and joins AirPlay and Miracast for easy wireless sharing.

Chromecast functionality can work well once the TV is discoverable. One owner had to switch networks before Android or Mac devices could find it.

Apple AirPlay 2 makes it easy to send media from an iPhone or other Apple device.

Apple mirroring can be seamless on a suitable connection, but another setup failed to discover the TV on the home network. Results can depend on network configuration.

AirPlay, Google Cast, Miracast, and Auracast provide broad wireless sharing options across phones, tablets, and computers.

Chromecast and AirPlay make wireless sharing practical, but discovery failed on one home network even when ordinary Wi-Fi connectivity remained stable. A phone hotspot restored casting.

Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG are supported, but the continued absence of HDR10+ keeps the format lineup from being complete.

Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG give good access to mainstream streaming formats. HDR10+ remains absent, even for services that offer it.

Atmos decoding is included, but standard models lack the height and scale needed for truly immersive effects. A soundbar remains the best route to cinematic audio.

Format compatibility helps the TV work with Atmos content and compatible external sound systems. The internal two-speaker setup does not deliver true room-filling surround on its own.

Dolby Vision content looks vibrant, accurate, and cinematic, making it the preferred premium HDR format on the C6.

Dolby Vision improves the balance of tone and detail for streaming movies and games, with bright and dark picture modes available. Physical brightness limits still hold back the most demanding highlights.

AMD FreeSync Premium works as part of a comprehensive VRR package, supporting smooth PC and console play.

FreeSync support joins HDMI Forum VRR to help keep fluctuating game frame rates free of visible tearing.

The HDMI 2.1 implementation is unusually complete, with full-bandwidth gaming features available across all four inputs.

Every HDMI input carries the higher-bandwidth format needed for modern 4K/120Hz devices, a rare convenience in Sony’s lineup.

HDR10+ remains unsupported, which limits format flexibility for some streaming and gaming content despite otherwise strong HDR capabilities.

There is no HDR10+ decoding, so compatible services fall back to standard HDR10. That omission matters more because the display has limited brightness headroom.

Stand assembly, app pairing, and initial configuration are generally straightforward, although the thin panel requires careful handling.

Assembly and initial configuration are uncomplicated, with stands that slot into place and secure with screws. Large sizes still need assistance with lifting and positioning.

All major current consoles can run at their 4K/120 ceiling through the C6’s fully capable gaming ports.

Native 4K/120Hz support gives modern consoles smooth, responsive play on any of the four HDMI inputs. There is no higher-than-120Hz option for demanding PC players.

The C6 offers excellent performance for a midrange OLED, but launch pricing is difficult to justify while discounted C5 models remain available. Value improves substantially as prices fall.

Plenty of reviewers like the Sony processing and four gaming-ready ports for the money, especially on sale. Others argue that cheaper Mini LED TVs or a closely priced BRAVIA 5 deliver better contrast.

Console gaming at 4K/120 and PC gaming up to 4K/165 are both handled smoothly, with strong HDR and responsive controls.

Modern consoles can deliver 4K gameplay at 120Hz with VRR and automatic low-latency switching. Smooth responsiveness is the standout benefit.

Broadcast setup works, but US models lack ATSC 3.0, which limits access to newer over-the-air standards.

The ATSC 1.0 tuner receives ordinary broadcasts but cannot handle the newer ATSC 3.0 4K over-the-air format.

LG’s assistant, Gemini, and Copilot add voice and AI features, but their usefulness and reliability remain inconsistent.

Hands-free commands and Google/Gemini tools make playback and search convenient, with a hardware microphone switch for opting out.

Users can disable some ads, but mandatory account and data-sharing terms make the smart platform feel invasive to privacy-conscious owners.

A physical microphone switch allows hands-free listening to be disabled. Google setup can also avoid a sign-in, though most connected services are then unavailable.

Google Home, Matter, and LG device control are supported, but assistant behavior can feel fragmented compared with a full Google TV ecosystem.

AirPlay, HomeKit and voice commands add convenient control from phones and compatible home devices, including power and volume.

The faster processor makes settings and navigation feel snappy, with useful quick menus that avoid interrupting playback.

Navigation is generally quick, and several users report smooth animation. A few occasional stutters and slower source changes keep it from being flawless.

Native HDR tone mapping preserves highlight detail well, but SDR-to-HDR remastering is inconsistent and can add harsh edges, cool tones, or an artificial look. PC HDR also showed mapping bugs on one 48-inch sample.

Bright HDR scenes can abruptly clip instead of preserving subtle gradations, while midtones remain more consistent.

Bluetooth audio can play alongside the TV speakers, a valuable option for hearing aids and mixed-listening households.

Wireless headphone listening is available, including a reported simultaneous speaker-and-headphone mode with separate volume adjustment.

webOS 26 is fast, feature-rich, and easy to navigate, with strong app and gaming support. Mandatory account terms and advertising substantially weaken the experience for privacy-conscious buyers.

Google TV is generally organized, fast and stocked with popular apps and voice features. Home-screen advertising and occasional software hiccups are the main downsides.

Most major streaming and catch-up services are available, although regional omissions such as Discovery+ or Freely may matter to some buyers.

Google TV supplies a wide app catalogue, including major streaming services. Access and navigation are uncomplicated, making it well suited to routine streaming.

Menus and apps are generally quick and smooth once the TV is running. One large model took 20 to 30 seconds to complete a cold boot.

The MediaTek-powered Google TV interface feels quick and responsive in normal use. Startup and occasional heavy-use stutters are less polished.

Wireless results conflict by region or model: one review found Wi-Fi 6E, while others reported a downgrade to Wi-Fi 5. Wired Ethernet is a safer choice where maximum stability matters.

Normal network speeds can remain solid even if casting devices cannot discover the TV. Switching to a mobile hotspot resolved the one reported problem.

The lineup covers compact 42-inch through large 83-inch screens, but panel technology and performance differ significantly by size.

Screen sizes from 43 to 100 inches cover small rooms through giant living-room installations. Coating and panel variations make size selection more consequential than usual.

The panel is nearly bezel-free, giving the image most of the front surface and creating a clean, immersive look.

Some sizes and reviewers find the bezels pleasingly thin and unobtrusive, while the tested 65-inch unit has a thicker, dated-looking bottom edge.

The ultra-thin, nearly borderless chassis looks premium and fits easily into modern rooms. It is familiar rather than dramatically redesigned.

The clean front and slim trim win admirers, though the heavy plastic rear and fixed wide feet strike others as old-fashioned. Appearance varies somewhat by size and region.

The television itself feels premium and well made, even when the included remote does not.

The chassis and stand feel sturdy in some size variants, and several owners describe a premium finish. Others think the plastic back and construction are merely adequate.

Simple Google TV navigation and accessible quick settings keep daily operation straightforward. Advanced HDMI input formats may still require manual configuration.

PlayStation checks found 1440p unsupported despite excellent 4K/120Hz operation. Players who specifically need that resolution should check their setup.

The XR processor adjusts images based on the objects in a scene, and the resulting color enhancement is regarded as impressive rather than gimmicky.

Optional strobing can reduce persistence blur, but its 120Hz flicker produces distracting duplicated images with 60fps footage.

The tested matte 65-inch IPS panel shows substantial clouding and uneven blacks. A separate VA variant was described much more favorably, emphasizing the importance of screen size.

The direct-lit LCD construction carries very low risk of permanent image retention, reassuring viewers who leave static graphics on-screen.

Included clips and guides keep power and signal cables tidy around the central stand.

The standard DC-dimmed backlight is flicker-free, a welcome trait for viewers sensitive to ordinary PWM flicker.

Google TV Freeplay adds readily accessible channels without a separate antenna, a useful bonus when the TV is online.

There is no low-latency motion interpolation option, which is disappointing for players who want smoother retro games without added lag.

Four advanced-capable HDMI ports are useful, but enhanced input formats may need to be selected individually before a console can display 4K at 120Hz.

Some rear inputs face downward and are awkward to reach after mounting, especially the eARC connection. Plugging in essential cables before hanging the set saves frustration.

Four HDMI inputs provide ample room for consoles, media players, and an eARC sound system.

Sony’s processing can make bright objects appear clear, but genuinely small HDR highlights are too dim on the tested 65-inch panel.

Skin tones, greens and blues retain a believable balance without the artificial saturation common to more aggressive picture presets.

Accessory policies differ by market: some installations provide a stand or mount during setup without extra charge, while another unit did not include either in the box.

The 100-inch option creates a particularly impressive, enveloping image at an unusually accessible price for a Sony with XR processing.

Without individually driven zones, the picture does not show zone pumping or flashing around moving highlights. The entire frame brightens together instead.

Fast transitions can show inverse ghosting and minor overshoot, even when most 120Hz motion looks clear. These issues are more apparent at 60Hz.

One regional screen showed a slight pink shift in a warm-toned game scene when viewed from the side, so important color work is better done head-on.

The BRAVIA 3 II wins praise for polished everyday viewing and full-featured gaming, but opinions diverge sharply on whether its plain backlight justifies Sony’s price. Dark-room performance is the recurring sticking point.

Panel hardware varies by size: standard WOLED models are excellent, while tandem OLED versions deliver brighter, richer performance.

Proper RGB and chroma 4:4:4 rendering keep Windows or PC interface text readable at both 1080p and 4K.

The built-in app lets owners stream gameplay from a PS5 located in another room or another home. It is a convenient addition for households that share a console.

A cold start can take a couple of minutes before full functionality returns, despite reasonably responsive operation afterward.

Raised controls help with eyes-free operation, and the familiar layout is easy to learn. Small or closely spaced buttons can cause accidental presses.

The remote can emit a sound after a command from the TV, turning a misplaced remote into a quick search rather than an inconvenience. It is especially welcome as a small everyday convenience.

The Magic Remote pointer and navigation controls respond well, making text entry and menu movement faster.

The 4K panel looks especially sharp at the 48-inch size, making it well suited to large-screen desktop and gaming use.

The TV launched in several markets, but UK shoppers were specifically warned that there was no confirmed local release.

There is enough room for mainstream streaming apps, but estimates around 15–18GB usable space can feel restrictive for large app collections.

VRR extends up to 165Hz for PC gaming while fully covering the 120Hz ceiling of current consoles.

Apps load quickly and are well optimized, though one early sample had a temporary BBC iPlayer launch problem.

Bluetooth 5.3 and Auracast contribute to a comprehensive wireless setup for speakers, controllers, and other accessories.

Near-black details appear raised and bright scenes can clip sharply at the panel’s peak output, reducing the intended HDR gradation.

Core adjustments remain useful, but higher-end Sony models offer more complete picture controls, including local-dimming and tone-mapping options.

Early firmware and PC-gaming bugs may improve through updates, but several issues remained unresolved at launch.

Popular services are broadly covered and usually deliver Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos correctly.

Basic voice search can work well, but command recognition and AI responses are inconsistent. Copilot and hands-free “Hey LG” behavior felt unfinished on one unit.

Gaming audio delay has been reported through both internal speakers and a soundbar, while controller-connected headphones avoided it. This is an isolated but potentially important complaint.

An equalizer provides room for customization, but one assessment found the default tuning unpleasant enough to require several adjustments.

Ambient-light sensing can keep the image comfortable when room lighting changes. Manual brightness control is available by choosing a different energy setting.

The standard 42- to 65-inch models use an improved WOLED design, while select larger and 48-inch versions receive more advanced tandem OLED hardware. That split creates meaningful performance differences between sizes.

Without independently controlled dimming zones, bright details and dark backgrounds cannot be optimized separately. This puts cinematic HDR and night viewing at a disadvantage against locally dimmed sets.

Black Equalizer, crosshair overlays and related controls are practical additions for fast gameplay and shadow-heavy games.

The XR processor makes textures, faces and object edges impressively distinct. Compressed material can lose a little fine detail during cleanup.

Cinema and Professional favor natural images, while Standard and Vivid add punch for animation or sports. Selecting a preset is worthwhile because brightness and color differ noticeably.

News, broadcast sports and brightly colored animation look lively yet largely natural. Good out-of-box tuning and image cleanup make routine viewing a standout.

Sony’s dedicated app offers high-bitrate streams and IMAX-enhanced titles; free credits add appeal, while some content needs rentals or purchases.

Virtual surround gives the built-in speakers a greater sense of spread than basic stereo, but it is not a substitute for separate surrounds.

GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, and LG’s gaming portal make controller-only gaming easy without a console.

Broad DTS compatibility is useful for disc-based films and external audio gear, especially when paired with the full eARC passthrough.

The audio return channel passes high-quality formats to a soundbar or receiver, including lossless movie soundtracks. Its downward-facing port can be fiddly after wall mounting.

Bluetooth hearing devices can operate simultaneously with the TV speakers, making shared viewing more flexible.

The 100-inch version offers a huge 120Hz Sony screen with XR processing for unusually accessible money, even though its black levels trail premium alternatives.

The 65-inch version uses a matte IPS panel, while the confirmed 50-inch VA version is glossy. These changes alter contrast, off-axis performance and glare, so conclusions from one size may not transfer perfectly.