Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - QNED99 Mini LED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 830 nits |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 | 2 |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
Between the QNED99 Mini LED 65 and Bravia 8 OLED 65, the QNED99 Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the Bravia 8 OLED 65 wins on panel type / smart os. Overall, the QNED99 Mini LED 65 scores 70.6 and the Bravia 8 OLED 65 scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The QNED99 Mini LED 65 edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.6 vs 65.3), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the QNED99 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, refresh rate, hdmi 2.1 ports. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 201.20% more. 2500 nits vs 830 nits.
Pick the Bravia 8 OLED 65 if you care most about panel type / smart os. Its strongest claims are panel type, smart os. The single most decisive one: Panel type: OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Both ship with comparable screen size, dolby vision, vrr, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the QNED99 Mini LED 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: LG - QNED99 Mini LED 65 or Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65?
LG - QNED99 Mini LED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare panel type, refresh rate, hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - QNED99 Mini LED 65 if…
LG - QNED99 Mini LED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, hdmi 2 1 count.
Choose Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 if…
Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 has the measurable edge on panel type, 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 - QNED99 Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 201.20% more. 2500 nits vs 830 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Why Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 wins
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs Mini-LED).
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs webOS).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | LG - QNED99 Mini LED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LED | OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2500 nitslead | 830 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | LG - QNED99 Mini LED 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 - QNED99 Mini LED 65 | Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4lead | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, QNED99 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65?+
QNED99 Mini LED 65 peaks at 2500 nits vs 830 nits.
Which is better for gaming, QNED99 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65?+
QNED99 Mini LED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does QNED99 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.