Head to head

LG C4 OLED evo TV vs Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV

LG C4 OLED evo TV leads 3 to 1 on the 4 rankable specs and costs $1,500 less, which makes it the straightforward pick. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: LG C4 lists WOLED evo (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED lists Mini-LED QLED (VA) (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): LG C4 lists ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED lists ~3,000–3,500 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: LG C4 lists 4 (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED lists 2 (of 4 HDMI total) (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: LG C4 lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: LG C4 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED lists Extremely high (thousands of dimming zones) (our summary).

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LG C4 OLED evo TV

$1,7993 spec wins

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Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV

$3,2991 spec win

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 1

Buy the LG C4.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable overall specs; Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED takes 1.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms vs ~8.5 ms
It is also $1,500 cheaper.

Check first: the LG C4 has burn-in risk. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 LG C44 rankable of 28 specsSony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Only two HDMI 2.1 portsrow
A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.
Clear:LG C4 · 4Trips:Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED · 2 (of 4 HDMI total)
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG C4 · Yes (OLED care suite included)Clear:Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED · None (LED)

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo

Sony

Mini-LED QLED (VA)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,000–1,150 nits HDR

Sony

~3,000–3,500 nits HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

Sony

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Sony

4-way versatile stand (wide, narrow, standard, soundbar height)

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

Standard clearance

Sony

Soundbar position gives 3.5 in vertical clearance

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Standard VESA wall depth

Sony

1.9 in Mini LED chassis with seamless edge frame

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

Sony: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

LG C4$1,7993 wins

Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED$3,2991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

20 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 1-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo	Mini-LED QLED (VA)
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)	120 Hz
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,000–1,150 nits HDR	~3,000–3,500 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Extremely high (thousands of dimming zones)
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	XR Backlight Master Drive Mini-LED
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Wide (X-Wide Angle layer)
Screen finish	Glossy with anti-reflective coating	Semi-gloss with X-Anti Reflection
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
Processor	α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7	XR Processor with XR Clear Image
Motion handlingOur summary	Instant OLED response time	XR Motion Clarity
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling 4K	XR 4K Upscaling

Gaming

leads 2-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 (wins this row: higher)	2 (of 4 HDMI total)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes (G-Sync, FreeSync Premium)	Yes
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5.5 ms (wins this row: lower)	~8.5 ms
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync	HDMI VRR, FreeSync

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers	2.2 channel, 40W	Acoustic Multi-Audio+, 70W (2.2.2 ch)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Google TV
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Google Assistant, Alexa

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~45 mm (thickest point) (wins this row: lower)	~48 mm
Wall mount	VESA 300x200	VESA 300x300

Ownership

1 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (OLED care suite included)	None (LED)
Warranty	1 year	1 year

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG C4 OLED evo TV source Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG C4 OLED evo TV

Versatile 65-inch 4K OLED TV with α9 AI Processor Gen7 and 144Hz PC gaming support.

Perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast
144Hz refresh rate with full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
Great value for high-end OLED performance

What you give up

Not as bright as MLA OLEDs or top Mini-LEDs
OLED burn-in risk with long static elements

Full LG C4 OLED evo TV specs →

Pick this one if

Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV

Sony's flagship 65-inch Mini-LED with High Peak Luminance and XR Backlight Master Drive.

Incredible peak brightness exceeding 3,000 nits
Class-leading XR processing and image accuracy
Superb reflection handling and wide viewing angles

What you give up

Premium price point
Only two HDMI 2.1 ports

Full Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

For gaming, buy the LG C4.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms vs ~8.5 ms
It is also $1,500 cheaper.

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Infinite vs Extremely high
Panel type: WOLED evo vs Mini-LED QLED

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Glossy with anti-reflective coating vs Semi-gloss with X-Anti Reflection
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Wide

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG C4 OLED evo TV spec sheet Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG C4 OLED evo TV ↗ · Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG C4 or the Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED?

LG C4 costs $1,500 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG C4 or Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED?

Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED has this deal-breaker: only two HDMI 2.1 ports. A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.

Which is better for gaming, the LG C4 or the Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the LG C4. Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 24 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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