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LG G3 OLED evo TV vs Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV

LG G3 OLED evo TV leads 3 to 0 on the 3 rankable specs, but Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV costs $400 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

  • Panel type: LG G3 lists WOLED evo with MLA (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists Mini-LED QLED (VA panel with local dimming) (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
  • Peak brightness (HDR): LG G3 lists ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists ~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
  • HDMI 2.1 ports: LG G3 lists 4 (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists 2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz; port 3 doubles as eARC) (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
  • Contrast: LG G3 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists High native VA contrast with XR Contrast Booster 20 (our summary).
  • Local dimming: LG G3 lists Per-pixel (self-emissive) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists XR Backlight Master Drive (thousands of Mini-LED zones) (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG G3 OLED evo TV
$2,1993 spec wins
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Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV
$1,7990 spec wins
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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 0

Buy the LG G3.

  • Leads 3 of 3 rankable overall specs.
  • HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
  • Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5 ms vs ~10 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~17 ms at 60Hz
  • Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Check first: the LG G3 has burn-in risk. the LG G3 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 LG G33 rankable of 28 specsSony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED 0

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

  • row

    A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.

    Clear:LG G3 · 4Trips:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · 2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz;…
  • row

    Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.

    Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…Clear:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · None (LED)
  • row

    Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.

    Trips:LG G3 · GlossyClear:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · Semi-gloss with anti-reflective coating

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Panel type

LG

WOLED evo with MLA

Sony

Mini-LED QLED (VA panel with local dimming)

Peak brightness (HDR)

LG

~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR

Sony

~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

LG

4

Sony

2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz; port 3 doubles as eARC)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG G3

Upfront list price$2,199
Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box))+$149
3-Year Estimated Total$2,348

Comes with slim wall bracket; official swivel stand sold separately.

Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED

Upfront list price$1,799
3-Year Estimated Total$1,799

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.

LG

No stand in box (wall mount only; official stand ~$149)

Sony

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Soundbar Clearance

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

LG

N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional swivel stand

Sony

Standard clearance

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

LG

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

Sony

Standard VESA wall depth

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

  • Hidden Cost

    Zero tabletop stand included in the box.

    Engineered as a flush gallery wall-mount TV. If you do not intend to drill into wall studs, the official LG swivel stand is an extra ~$149 purchase.

  • Hardware Quirk

    Subtle green/pink tint shift at extreme off-axis viewing angles.

    The Micro Lens Array (MLA) layer refracts light dramatically to boost brightness, but can introduce a mild chromatic tint when viewed past 45 degrees.

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.

Picture

7 differences
Picture specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Panel typeWOLED evo with MLAMini-LED QLED (VA panel with local dimming)
Screen size65 inches65 inches
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR
ContrastOur summaryInfinite (per-pixel)High native VA contrast with XR Contrast Booster 20
Local dimmingPer-pixel (self-emissive)XR Backlight Master Drive (thousands of Mini-LED zones)
Viewing angleOur summaryExcellentModerate (VA panel without wide-angle film)
Screen finishGlossySemi-gloss with anti-reflective coating
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced

Processing

3 differences
Processing specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Processorα9 Gen6 AI Processor 4KXR Processor
Motion handlingOur summaryExcellent OLED response timeXR Motion Clarity (fast response with backlight scanning)
UpscalingAI Super UpscalingXR Clear Image 4K upscaling

Gaming

leads 2-0
Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports4 (wins this row: higher)2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz; port 3 doubles as eARC)
4K 120HzYesYes (on HDMI 3 and 4)
VRRYesYes (HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)YesYes (Auto Low Latency Mode)
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet~5 ms (wins this row: lower)~10 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~17 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSyncNVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSyncG-Sync compatible (via VRR)

Audio

3 differences
Audio specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers4.2 channel, 60WAcoustic Multi-Audio (40W total: 2 tweeters, 2 full-range drivers)
Dolby AtmosYesYes (Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support)
eARCYesYes (HDMI port 3)

Smart TV

2 differences
Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Operating systemwebOS 23Google TV
Voice assistantsThinQ, Alexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant built-in, works with Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2

Design

leads 1-0
Design specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheetGallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall (wins this row: lower)~56 mm
Wall mountIncluded flush Gallery mountVESA 300 × 300 mm

Ownership

2 differences
Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summaryYes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move)None (LED)
Warranty1 year (panel varies by region)1 year manufacturer limited warranty
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG G3 OLED evo TV

Flagship 65-inch MLA WOLED with gallery-style flush wall mount and webOS.

  • Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
  • MLA brightness competitive with bright QLEDs
  • Best-in-class HDMI 2.1 gaming suite

What you give up

  • OLED burn-in risk with static UI
  • Glossy panel reflects more than matte QLED

Pick this one if

Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV

65-inch 4K Mini-LED TV with Sony XR Processor, XR Backlight Master Drive local dimming, and Google TV.

  • High Mini-LED brightness and precise XR Backlight local dimming
  • Industry-leading Sony XR video processing and upscaling
  • Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced support

What you give up

  • Only two HDMI 2.1 ports (one shared with eARC)
  • Viewing angles narrower than OLED options

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 G3.

  • Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
  • HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
  • Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5 ms vs ~10 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~17 ms at 60Hz
  • Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Movies

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

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets.

  • Contrast: Infinite vs High native VA contrast with XR Contrast…
  • Panel type: WOLED evo with MLA 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.

  • Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR vs ~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR
  • Screen finish: Glossy vs Semi-gloss with anti-reflective coating

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.

Manufacturer pages: LG G3 OLED evo TV · Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG G3 or the Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED?

Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG G3 or Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED?

Sony BRAVIA 7 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 G3 or the Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the LG G3. 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, 25 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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