Compare LG G6 vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II

Across movies, sports, games, SDR, and HDR, the G6 delivers a brilliant, cinematic image with deep blacks, rich color, and strong detail. Most criticism centers on firmware-specific flaws rather than the core panel.

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.

Inky blacks, precise highlights, and cinematic depth make the G6 superb for lights-off movie viewing.

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.

Per-pixel OLED dimming precisely separates stars and highlights from black backgrounds without blooming.

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.

Perfect OLED blacks beside intense highlights create exceptional depth and punch. This remains a standout advantage in both dark and bright rooms.

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.

Small highlights are intensely bright and full-screen HDR output is substantially stronger than before. Some firmware versions undertracked real scenes despite excellent test-pattern results.

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.

Full-screen HDR brightness around the mid-400-nit range is a meaningful OLED upgrade, improving sports, bright scenes, and room-light performance.

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

AI Sound Pro adds noticeably more bass punch and warmth than the G5. The low end can still turn soft, tubby, or underpowered in demanding movie soundtracks.

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

The G6 reaches exceptional OLED peaks, often around 2500–3100 nits and higher in tiny highlights. Measurements vary by mode and firmware, but brightness is a major strength.

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 combination of bright highlights, deep blacks, broad color, and fine detail creates spectacular HDR. Firmware and Dolby Vision inconsistencies prevent completely uniform results.

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.

Audio can spread beyond the screen with decent directionality, yet it often remains contained and lacks the scale of stronger built-in systems.

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

High full-screen brightness and excellent anti-reflection treatment make this one of the strongest OLEDs for bright living rooms without sacrificing deep blacks.

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.

Filmmaker Mode can look natural and reference-like, especially after firmware fixes. Sample-to-sample tint and changing HDR tracking caused some inconsistent early results.

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

Most modes are well balanced after proper setup, but some samples show green, pink, or warm magenta tint, especially off-axis or in selected scenes.

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.

Built-in sound is fuller and bassier than the G5 and adequate for everyday TV, but it falls well short of the picture quality and usually deserves a soundbar.

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.

Fast response, extremely low input lag, four full-bandwidth HDMI ports, and rich HDR make the G6 an elite gaming TV across consoles and PCs.

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.

Color is usually natural, vivid, and highly accurate out of the box, particularly in Filmmaker Mode. Some samples showed green tint, warm magenta, or firmware-related saturation errors.

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.

Dithering and dark-scene noise are greatly reduced, and DVD grain is usually preserved. Compressed HDR can still reveal flicker or temporal noise.

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

Fast sports and movie movement is generally excellent. Default processing can look heavy-handed, but better-tuned modes restore natural motion.

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.

Measured latency is consistently extremely low, often below one frame and dropping further at 120Hz or 165Hz.

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

Streaming apps being locked behind an LG account is one of webOS 26’s most disliked changes, with added concern over required data consent.

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.

A skinny, flat base leaves room for a soundbar without dominating the furniture.

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

Blacks are consistently deep, rich, and precise, even with room lights on. A few tests found mild black crush in the darkest HDR scenes.

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 flat Gallery chassis and included zero-gap or slim mounts create an especially clean, picture-like wall installation.

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

Pushing the volume introduces slight distortion, and action scenes can sound sluggish rather than clean and forceful.

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

PC gaming reaches up to 165Hz, while consoles are exceptionally well served at 120Hz. The maximum 165Hz mode can trade some gradation and chroma quality for speed.

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

OLED pixel response is nearly instantaneous, producing crisp motion and exceptionally responsive gaming.

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

The Magic Remote’s pointer can be genuinely useful, but many versions feel light, plasticky, and unworthy of an expensive flagship.

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

Complex color transitions are exceptionally smooth and among the best seen on OLED. Only heavily compressed or Dolby Vision material occasionally reveals residual issues.

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

The new processing pipeline produces exceptionally smooth HDR10 gradients and greatly reduces the G5’s banding. Very dark compressed material and some Dolby Vision scenes can still expose artifacts.

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

Reflections are greatly reduced without using a matte finish, so the screen keeps glossy depth and strong black retention. A faint magenta tint can appear in reflected light.

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.

Sports and games look smooth, responsive, and largely free of ghosting or obvious artifacts.

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

Per-pixel OLED lighting eliminates the halos and bloom associated with backlit TVs, preserving clean high-contrast edges.

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.

AI Search can be convenient for simple requests, but broader queries may return slow, inaccurate, or irrelevant results.

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

Uniformity is very good overall, with clean gray fields and strong sports performance. One sample showed minor edge tint and faint dark vertical streaks.

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

The Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor improves gradation, clarity, and detail, but low-quality sources can trigger ringing or aggressive smoothing that erases fine texture.

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.

Filmmaker Mode and Calman support can deliver reference-grade accuracy with extensive adjustment. One firmware version’s broken HDR color controls created a notable exception.

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.

Good DVDs and HD sources can look crisp and detailed, but heavily compressed broadcasts expose ringing, artifacts, and inconsistent processing.

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

FreeSync, G-Sync, and HDMI VRR work smoothly up to very high frame rates, with only the usual OLED flicker possible in some static game scenes.

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

Game Optimizer is feature-rich and responsive, but firmware-dependent HGiG, color, and high-refresh accuracy issues keep it from being flawless.

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.

AI Concierge can surface useful suggestions, but several tests found the recommendations too limited or unremarkable to become a regular feature.

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

ALLM is part of the G6’s complete gaming toolkit and helps consoles switch into responsive play automatically.

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

The revised layout is cleaner for some users, yet missing backlighting, charging, and a straightforward source button keeps it from feeling fully premium.

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

The glossy anti-reflection coating suppresses glare extremely well while preserving image depth, contrast, and saturated color.

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

Rich, bright color is one of the G6’s defining strengths, with bold highlights retaining impressive saturation and realism.

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

Game Optimizer provides quick, customizable access to frame rate, VRR status, genre presets, black level, HGiG, and latency controls.

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

Accessibility options are extensive and easy to reach, while eye-care features can reduce fatigue during long viewing sessions.

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

The panel covers virtually all DCI-P3 and a strong portion of Rec.2020, producing broad HDR color. A few comparisons found slightly less high-brightness coverage than rival QD-OLEDs.

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.

The tested panel showed no visible dirty-screen effect on full-field gray slides.

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

The second-generation tandem panel improves efficiency while also increasing brightness and color performance.

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

Nvidia G-Sync compatibility combines with high refresh rates and low latency for excellent 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.

The RGWB subpixel arrangement makes desktop text noticeably clearer, with less fringing and blur than the G5.

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

Classic screen mirroring joins AirPlay and Chromecast for flexible wireless display sharing.

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

The heavy metal pedestal is consistently described as reassuringly sturdy.

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

Off-axis viewing is generally excellent, though extreme seats can reveal a green or pink shift on white objects.

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.

The sturdy, height-adjustable pedestal works well with soundbars where included. Several wall-mount variants omit a stand entirely, creating extra cost for tabletop users.

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

Speech is generally clear, natural, and separated from background effects, though the warmer tuning can make some male voices sound slightly bass-heavy.

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

Dark-scene texture is often excellent and preserved without raising blacks. A few firmware versions and challenging scenes showed mild crush or required a small Near Black adjustment.

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

The native 120Hz panel extends to 165Hz with compatible PCs, providing excellent flexibility for gaming.

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

Cinematic Movement controls panning judder effectively without strongly exaggerating the soap-opera effect, though some smoothing is needed.

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

DVD and HD material often gains crisp texture and careful detail, especially from cleaner sources. The weakest compressed broadcasts can still expose overprocessing.

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.

Cinematic Movement can add useful smoothness without obvious artifacts, while stronger settings may hesitate or create an artificial look.

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

Large banner ads occupy a substantial portion of the webOS home screen. Some promotions can be disabled, but the space cannot be removed entirely.

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

All four HDMI ports support modern high-bandwidth gaming, avoiding the two-port limitation found on many rivals.

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.

AI Sound Pro can produce sufficient or improved loudness, yet other tests found the speakers too quiet until pushed near their upper range.

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.

Near-instant OLED response makes 24p stutter visible, especially on larger screens; light TruMotion can smooth it at the risk of some soap-opera effect.

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

The hardware is widely regarded as excellent, but launch firmware varied across units and introduced inconsistent HDR, Dolby Vision, and processing behavior. Later updates fixed many of those problems.

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.

DTS decoding and passthrough are completely absent, a recurring drawback for Blu-ray collections and external audio setups.

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

Google Cast is built in and works as part of a versatile wireless streaming setup.

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 works alongside Google Cast to make wireless sharing flexible across device ecosystems.

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.

Built-in Google Cast and AirPlay provide broad, convenient wireless sharing.

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.

Traditional TV functions include useful recording and time-shifting, but the US tuner remains ATSC 1.0 rather than the newer ATSC 3.0 standard.

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

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is a promising way to add wireless surround speakers and use the TV within a larger audio system.

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.

eARC is available for connecting a soundbar or receiver, though it cannot pass DTS.

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.

AMD FreeSync support is consistently praised as part of the G6’s complete adaptive-sync package.

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

Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 across every input supports the G6’s comprehensive gaming feature set.

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

HDR10+ remains unsupported, leaving Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG as the main formats.

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

Performance is genuinely flagship-level, but launch pricing is difficult to justify while the discounted G5 and cheaper C6/C6H deliver much of the experience.

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.

Dolby Vision can look excellent and improved substantially after firmware updates, but early units showed serious near-black artifacts. Dolby Vision 2 is also absent.

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.

Stand or wall-mount installation is generally straightforward, although one 5GHz Wi-Fi issue made initial software setup painfully slow.

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.

Console gaming is exceptionally well covered at 4K/120Hz, including Dolby Vision on compatible systems. Image fidelity is generally strongest at 120Hz rather than pushing the optional 165Hz mode.

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.

Four capable HDMI inputs and a broad gaming feature set make the G6 a first-rate 4K gaming display.

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

Opening streaming apps can require consent to transmit data outside the European Economic Area, which privacy-conscious users may dislike.

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.

webOS is usually intuitive and quick, especially with the pointer remote, though occasional settings-menu sluggishness remains.

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

Dynamic tone mapping can reveal shadows and add punch, but several tests found it overbrightened, washed out, or reduced highlight and color nuance. Accuracy is usually best with it disabled.

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

webOS offers an excellent app catalog covering major streaming services plus niche platforms such as Crunchyroll and Hidive.

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

Voice control and AI search offer broad device and content commands, and some consider LG’s assistant among the best for TV control.

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

webOS 26 remains a fast, customizable, app-rich platform with useful Quick Cards and settings. Ads, account requirements, and uneven AI features are its main drawbacks.

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.

Matter support and compatibility with Thread, Zigbee, Homey, and connected devices make the G6 a capable smart-home hub.

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

webOS feels swift and snappy in most use, with only occasional hesitation in deeper settings.

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

Wireless results vary by region and unit: Wi-Fi 6E is welcome where included, while Wi-Fi 5 and a reported 5GHz setup failure feel like regressions.

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 almost borderless screen creates a clean, floating-picture effect that suits the Gallery design.

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 slim, understated Gallery design looks premium and especially elegant when flush-mounted. Its familiar appearance has changed little, which some consider overdue for a refresh.

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 metal frame and substantial construction feel reassuringly sturdy and appropriately premium.

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.

The tandem panel reaches up to 83 inches, giving big-screen buyers access to the flagship picture technology.

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.

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.

Rear channels and clips can keep wiring tidy, but the permanently attached power cord and cable-length requirements complicate concealed installations.

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 capable HDMI inputs provide ample room for consoles, PCs, and external media devices.

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.

The four-stack tandem OLED panel combines premium blacks, high brightness, and richly realistic color.

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.

Pointer controls, the scroll wheel, and navigation pad make webOS fast to operate, although some buttons require excessive pressure.

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.

There are three USB ports, but limiting all of them to slow USB 2.0 is disappointing on a flagship.

VRR remains smooth and tear-free up to 4K HDR 165Hz, giving PCs a very wide operating range.

HDR gaming can run at 4K/144Hz on compatible hardware, giving high-end PC players plenty of headroom.

GeForce Now can reach 4K/120Hz, and the portal includes several major cloud services. Low-latency controller support makes the feature unusually capable for a TV.

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

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.

A five-year panel warranty on G6 models adds valuable protection beyond LG’s standard one-year coverage.

The ThinQ app works well as a quick remote, and external streaming devices perform smoothly with the TV.

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

Ultra-low-latency Bluetooth controller support strengthens the G6’s cloud-gaming credentials.

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.

Firmware has already corrected major HDR and Dolby Vision problems, and LG promises years of webOS updates. The messy launch showed how dependent performance can be on software version.

Major and niche streaming services are widely available and work correctly once the required LG account is active.

Voice ID and queries have potential, but slow responses, limited language support, and inconsistent usefulness weaken the experience.

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.

DTS passthrough over eARC is missing, forcing disc users to route compatible players directly through an external audio system.

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 tandem OLED implementation delivers the cinematic blacks, depth, and color that make OLED especially compelling for movies.

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.

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.