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LG OLED65E6 vs Sony XBR-65A1E

LG OLED65E6

2016 · $999 today

7338
Sony XBR-65A1E

2017 · $899 today

7140
Picture qualityBrightnessGamingSmart featuresSoundValue
LG OLED65E6Sony XBR-65A1E

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why LG OLED65E6 is better

  • Speaker Output: 60W (Harman Kardon) vs Acoustic Surface (screen-driven)(Infinity× more)
  • Input Lag: ~35 ms vs ~40 ms(14% less)

Why Sony XBR-65A1E is better

  • Peak Brightness: ~700 nits vs ~500 nits(40% more)

Verdict

Sony XBR-65A1E leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Check price at Amazon · ~$899

Spec by spec

SpecLG OLED65E6Sony XBR-65A1E
Display
Screen Size65 in65 in
Resolution4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Panel TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Picture Performance
Peak Brightness~500 nits~700 nits●
Local Dimming ZonesPer-pixel (OLED)Per-pixel (OLED)
HDR FormatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Gaming & Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI 2.1NoNo
Variable Refresh RateNoNo
Input Lag~35 ms●~40 ms
Audio & Design
Speaker Output60W (Harman Kardon)●Acoustic Surface (screen-driven)
Sound FormatDolby Atmos passthroughDolby Atmos passthrough