Sony's BRAVIA 8 II is a persuasive home-cinema TV because of its processing, wide viewing and more established owner feedback. LG's G6 is the brighter flagship with more gaming flexibility. Films, daytime use and the number of HDMI 2.1 devices should guide the choice, not whichever product is newer.
Start with the LG G6 for a bright living room or several high-refresh gaming devices. Put the Sony BRAVIA 8 II on your shortlist when Google TV and a DTS-based home-theater setup matter more. For evening movies, both are strong OLED options: compare the actual same-size offers rather than paying more for the brand alone.
RTINGS' 65-inch assessments favor the G6's bright-room capability; the Sony is better suited to moderate lighting and its blacks can look raised under ambient light. This makes the G6 the more useful starting point for daytime sports, not a promise that any OLED can eliminate a direct window reflection.
The Sony supports 4K at 120Hz on HDMI 3 and 4. The G6 offers four high-bandwidth HDMI inputs and PC refresh rates up to 165Hz. Reserve the audio-return connection in your port plan. A 165Hz mode matters to a compatible PC, not as an extra console frame-rate guarantee.
Both support Dolby Vision. Sony uses Google TV; LG uses webOS. Sony's DTS passthrough is relevant for a compatible disc-player and audio-system chain, while the G6 does not pass DTS. A direct player-to-receiver connection may change which TV feature you actually need.
Pay the G6 premium when its daylight performance or extra gaming inputs solves a real problem. A less expensive Sony can be the better purchase for a mainly evening movie setup. Check delivery, returns and mounting equipment as part of the total: the US OLED65G6WUA is supplied with a wall mount, so confirm the stand bundle before choosing tabletop installation.
RTINGS tested both products at 65 inches. Its G6 unit is OLED65G6SUB; the review identifies the US WUA equivalent and the different mounting bundle. These are source-backed buying judgments, not a new Piqelo ranking. No locked lab numbers or current prices are copied into this answer.
RTINGS: Sony BRAVIA 8 II, tested 65-inch unit →
Independent picture, lighting and input assessment.
RTINGS: LG G6, tested 65-inch unit and variants →
Independent bright-room, gaming and audio-passthrough assessment; US suffix scope.
Sony USA: K-65XR80M2 specifications →
Exact US 65-inch inputs, 120Hz, Google TV and HDR formats.
LG USA: OLED65G6WUA specifications and supplied mount →
Exact US 65-inch model, Dolby Vision, PC refresh capability and mounting bundle.
Buying answer reviewed . Product scores and retailer checks keep their own dates.
Superb home-theater picture, Sony processing and wide viewing
Top-tier OLED brightness, color, Dolby Vision and 165Hz gaming
This is not a new test by Piqelo. We compared the available independent findings for the Sony BRAVIA 8 II (K-65XR80M2) and LG G6 (OLED65G6WUA), then separated the buying implications from what the evidence does not establish. Confirm the exact US model suffix at checkout.
In its same-method head-to-head updated in autumn 2026, RTINGS finds the LG considerably brighter and more capable against daytime glare. It also gives LG a gaming edge for refresh rate and VRR support across sources. The G6 supports up to 165Hz and has four HDMI 2.1 inputs; Sony tops out at 120Hz and offers just two full-bandwidth inputs.
What changes the choice: A bright living room, a gaming PC alongside consoles, or a setup with several high-bandwidth devices makes LG's advantages more useful.
RTINGS notes slightly more vibrant colors on Sony's QD-OLED, while independent Sony reviews emphasize picture processing, home-cinema presentation and integrated sound. Those qualities can matter in controlled lighting when 120Hz and two high-bandwidth inputs cover your devices.
What changes the choice: If you mainly stream films, use a single console and prefer Sony's processing or sound, check whether the current delivered price justifies giving up LG's brightness and connections.
Tom's Guide measured the 65-inch Sony at 1,584 nits HDR and 103 nits SDR using a 10% window in Filmmaker Mode, plus 16.3 ms input lag in its listed Game mode. These are different picture modes and cannot be subtracted as a meaningful HDR/SDR gain. Piqelo does not have a matching, independently verified 65-inch LG G6 lab row from the same Tom's Guide method in this evidence packet, so we do not publish a made-up LG value, brightness delta or input-lag winner.
Why the two verdicts differ: RTINGS is comparing the TVs with its own common test methodology and concludes LG is better overall. Piqelo's higher last-published Sony Score came from a broader mix of expert, owner, reliability and value components; both public snapshots were revalidating at the October 20, 2026 source check; each Full Review shows the latest state. Neither is a measurement of HDR nits, nor should a historical score overrule the more recent directly comparable lab findings.
Verify the evidence: RTINGS direct LG/Sony comparison ↗ · Tom's Guide Sony 65-inch test ↗ · Sony Full Review and owners → · LG Full Review and sources →
Editorial cross-check: October 20, 2026. Test results and current shop offers have separate source dates. Retailer prices, stock and score publication are not changed by this article.
Independent testing: The BRAVIA 8 II research favors a cinematic picture: QD-OLED contrast, nuanced processing and built-in sound are the main attractions. Gaming connectivity is a more significant compromise than it is on some rivals. This range stops at 65 inches, making the exact comparison with the G6 especially useful before stepping up in size.
Owner experience: Piqelo has an exact-size Best Buy owner-feedback sample that broadly praises OLED picture quality. These reports help describe living with the TV, but are not independent brightness tests or proof of long-term reliability.
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Independent testing: The G6 pairs a very bright OLED picture with deep blacks, wide viewing angles and strong gaming performance. Reviewers also value its processing, making it an appealing step up for demanding movie viewing. The built-in sound is less impressive than the picture, so include your audio setup when weighing the current price.
Owner experience: The early Best Buy feedback is positive about picture quality and OLED performance. The sample is still modest, so it adds useful first impressions rather than a long-term reliability verdict.
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Superb home-theater picture, Sony processing and wide viewing
Trade-off: Only two HDMI 2.1 ports; expensive versus LG/Samsung OLEDs
Top-tier OLED brightness, color, Dolby Vision and 165Hz gaming
Trade-off: Expensive; Samsung S95H handles direct glare better
RTINGS' direct same-method comparison favors LG. Piqelo's previously published multi-source scores also included ownership, reliability and value signals; do not treat either view as a final answer for your room or as a newly recalculated rating.
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