LG C5 OLED vs Sony Bravia 8 II
Get the LG C5. OLED blacks, Dolby Vision, proper gaming ports, and it costs clearly less. The Bravia 8 II is the film lover's pick, with richer colour and the best upscaling around.
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Which one is for you?
LG C5
Get the C5 if this sounds like you: more than one console or a PC, and OLED for less.
Is the LG C5 OLED worth it?Bravia 8 II
Films and shows at night, lots of streaming, no fiddling? Then it's the Bravia 8 II.
Is the Sony Bravia 8 II worth it?Key differences
Gaming
Colour
Upscaling and streams
Bright rooms
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
LG C5
Owners love the picture. The main complaints are the built-in sound and the new menus.
- Stunning picture, deep blacks
- Easy to set up
- Slim and good-looking
- The built-in sound is weak or boomy, so they bought a soundbar
- The menus are slow, cluttered with ads and hard to find your way around
Bravia 8 II
Owners love the picture and the sound from the screen. The main complaints are software glitches and sound going out of sync with soundbars.
- Superb picture: rich colour and deep blacks
- Great sound for a TV
- Easy to set up
- Apps crash, it needs restarting or the software is slow
- Picture disappointing or too dim for the price
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the LG C5: 984 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Bravia 8 II: 579 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Costco (US), Boulanger (France), Costco (Canada) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.