TVs · Head-to-head
LG G6 OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II
The short answer
LG G6 OLED comes out ahead overall with 9.2/10 against 8.8/10 for the Sony BRAVIA 9 II. LG G6 OLED is stronger on gaming & connectivity and value. Sony BRAVIA 9 II is stronger on processing & motion.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | LG G6 OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality | 9.8Editorial 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 | 9.6Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. | 9.8Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. |
| Processing & Motion | 9.5Editorial 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 | 6.4Editorial 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 G6 OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | OLED | LCD |
| Panel / Backlight Type | OLED evo / Hyper Radiant Color | RGB LED with local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Available Screen Sizes | 55, 65, 77, 83, 97 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 | Reflection Free Premium | Immersive Black Screen Pro |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV | — | Yes |
LG G6 OLED
Pros
- Outstanding premium OLED picture quality and brightness
- Reflection Free Premium treatment helps in brighter rooms
- 165Hz gaming with broad HDMI 2.1 support
Cons
- Substantially more expensive than the C6
- 65-inch version is designed around wall mounting and premium installation
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.