Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 | LG - B5 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 2700 nits | 750 nits |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 2 | 4 |
| Smart OS | Google TV | webOS |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | OLED |
Between the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 and B5 OLED 65, the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness / smart os, while the B5 OLED 65 wins on hdmi 2.1 ports / panel type. Overall, the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 scores 69.5 and the B5 OLED 65 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 65), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, smart os. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 260.00% more. 2700 nits vs 750 nits.
Pick the B5 OLED 65 if you care most about hdmi 2.1 ports / panel type. Its strongest claims are hdmi 2.1 ports, panel type. The single most decisive one: HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Both ship with comparable screen size, refresh rate, dolby vision, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 or LG - B5 OLED 65?
Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 4.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare panel type, hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 if…
Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, smart os.
Choose LG - B5 OLED 65 if…
LG - B5 OLED 65 has the measurable edge on hdmi 2 1 count, panel type.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 260.00% more. 2700 nits vs 750 nits.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs webOS).
Why LG - B5 OLED 65 wins
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 | LG - B5 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LED | OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 750 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 | LG - B5 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | false |
| Smart OS | Google TVlead | webOS |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Sony - Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 | LG - B5 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2 | 4lead |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 or B5 OLED 65?+
Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 peaks at 2700 nits vs 750 nits.
Which is better for gaming, Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 or B5 OLED 65?+
B5 OLED 65 offers 120Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does Bravia 9 Mini LED 65 or B5 OLED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.