LG OLED65B5PUA vs Sony XR65A80L
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Choosing between the LG OLED65B5PUA and Sony XR65A80L? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The LG OLED65B5PUA scores higher in value, video quality, form factor, room fit, future-proofing. They score similarly in gaming performance, ease of use.
The LG OLED65B5PUA holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Sony XR65A80L may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the LG OLED65B5PUA is the stronger choice — it leads in 5 of 7 scored dimensions. The Sony XR65A80L makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
LG 65" Class OLED AI B5 4K Smart TV 2025
Sony BRAVIA XR 65” Class A80L OLED 4K HDR Google TV (2023) XR-65A80L
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.99 | N/A |
| Screen Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | WOLED | WOLED |
| Backlight Type | none | none |
| Native Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| VRR Type | FreeSync+G-Sync | VRR |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 5 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 0 |
| eARC Port | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Processor | α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Series Name: LG OLED65B5PUA at B5 vs Sony XR65A80L at A80L
- HDR Formats: LG OLED65B5PUA at HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Sony XR65A80L at . Dolby Vision adds dynamic metadata that adjusts brightness scene-by-scene. HDR10 is the baseline. HDR10+ is Samsung's alternative to Dolby Vision.
- Power (Typical): LG OLED65B5PUA at 138.3W vs Sony XR65A80L at 438W
- Smart OS: LG OLED65B5PUA at webOS vs Sony XR65A80L at Google TV
- Speaker Config: LG OLED65B5PUA at 2.0 vs Sony XR65A80L at 3.2
Which Should You Choose?
Choose LG OLED65B5PUA if you want:
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports — hDMI 2
- + better depth (w/ stand)
- + lighter weight for easier placement
- + lighter weight for easier placement
Choose Sony XR65A80L if you want:
- + better hdmi total ports
See Where These Rank
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