Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 830 nits |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 | 2 |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
Between the B5 OLED 65 and Bravia 8 OLED 65, the B5 OLED 65 comes out ahead in hdmi 2.1 ports, while the Bravia 8 OLED 65 wins on peak brightness / smart os. Overall, the B5 OLED 65 scores 65 and the Bravia 8 OLED 65 scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65 vs 65.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the B5 OLED 65 if you care most about hdmi 2.1 ports. The biggest gaps in its favor are hdmi 2.1 ports. The single most decisive one: HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Pick the Bravia 8 OLED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, smart os. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 10.67% more. 830 nits vs 750 nits.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, refresh rate, 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: LG - B5 OLED 65 or Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65?
Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 0.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - B5 OLED 65 if…
LG - B5 OLED 65 has the measurable edge on hdmi 2 1 count.
Choose Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 if…
Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, smart os.
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 LG - B5 OLED 65 wins
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Why Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 10.67% more. 830 nits vs 750 nits.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs webOS).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 750 nits | 830 nitslead |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | false |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TVlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4lead | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, B5 OLED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65?+
Bravia 8 OLED 65 peaks at 830 nits vs 750 nits.
Which is better for gaming, B5 OLED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65?+
B5 OLED 65 offers 120Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does B5 OLED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.