LG G5 OLED 55-inch vs Sony Bravia 8 II
Get the LG G5. It's the brighter TV with natural colour and four 165Hz ports, and it costs less. The Bravia 8 II is the night-time film TV with the best processing around.
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Which one is for you?
LG G5
Daylight, several consoles or a PC, flagship brightness for less? Then it's the G5.
Is the LG G5 OLED 55-inch worth it?Bravia 8 II
Get the Bravia 8 II if this sounds like you: mostly at night, lots of older shows, a picture that's right out of the box.
Is the Sony Bravia 8 II worth it?Key differences
Brightness
HDMI 2.1 ports
Upscaling
Colour
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
LG G5
Owners love the picture, and many say it's the best TV they've had. Complaints are rare: a few faults, and the menus and remote.
- Stunning picture and colour
- Slim, and sits flush on the wall
- Good sound for a TV
- A fault: overheating, the bezel coming away, HDMI-ARC not working or stuck in an update
- The menus, remote or missing apps (no teletext, no Google TV apps)
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 G5: 410 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read November 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.