TVs · Head-to-head
LG C6 OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II
The short answer
LG C6 OLED comes out ahead overall with 9.2/10 against 8.8/10 for the Sony BRAVIA 9 II. LG C6 OLED is stronger on gaming & connectivity and value. Sony BRAVIA 9 II is stronger on hdr & bright-room performance and processing & motion.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | LG C6 OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality | 9.5Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity. | 9.5Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity. |
| HDR & Bright-Room Performance | 9.0Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. | 9.8Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. |
| Processing & Motion | 9.2Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. | 9.8Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. |
| Gaming & Connectivity | 9.8Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility. | 8.3Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility. |
| Features & Usability | 9.2Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability. | 9.1Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability. |
| Value | 8.3Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison. | 5.8Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison. |
Specifications
| Spec | LG C6 OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | OLED | LCD |
| Panel / Backlight Type | OLED evo | RGB LED with local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Available Screen Sizes | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 inches | 65, 75, 85 inches |
| Reference Screen Size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Native Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Max 4K Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 2 |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | No |
| Local Dimming | No | Yes |
| Screen Finish / Reflection Treatment | Glossy OLED with anti-reflection treatment | Immersive Black Screen Pro |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV | — | Yes |
LG C6 OLED
Pros
- Excellent OLED contrast and picture quality
- 165Hz VRR gaming with four HDMI 2.1 ports
- Dolby Vision support and strong current 65-inch value
Cons
- Not as bright as the flagship G6 in demanding bright-room HDR
- OLED still requires reasonable care around persistent static content
Sony BRAVIA 9 II
Pros
- Excellent bright-room image and reflection control
- Strong Sony processing and motion handling
- Dolby Vision and ATSC 3.0 support
Cons
- Very expensive for a 65-inch TV
- Only two HDMI ports support the full HDMI 2.1 gaming feature set
Both products are part of our guide Best TVs of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.