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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG B1 is a more budget-friendly option with good overall picture quality and high performance for gaming, making it an excellent choice if you're looking to save money without sacrificing too much in terms of quality. However, it has a lower bright room performance, which may be noticeable if you often watch TV in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Sony A95L is a high-end model with superior picture quality, better performance in both dark and bright environments, and exceptional color handling straight out of the box, this might be the better choice if you're looking for the best possible viewing experience for all types of content and are willing to invest more. It also has better sound quality and additional features like voice commands. However, it is significantly more expensive than the LG B1. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B1 (OLED)
- The LG B1 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the LG B1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are fundamental for watching movies and cinematic content, offering better performance than the LG B1 in these essential aspects for a premium viewing experience. Additionally, for viewing angles and colors right out of the box—which impact how authentic and vibrant the picture looks—the Sony A95L also surpasses the LG B1, making it notably better for a wider range of seated positions and immediate use without needing calibration.
Sports
8.3
10.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L is rated higher for watching sports primarily because of its superior motion processing, which results in smoother action, and its better handling of reflections, ensuring clearer visibility in various lighting conditions. Conversely, the LG B1 still offers excellent motion processing and reflections handling, but not to the same extent, and while it has a slightly narrower viewing angle, it remains a very strong contender for sports viewing.
Gaming
8.9
10.0
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L outshines the LG B1 in gaming due to its superior response time and higher refresh rate, which translates to smoother and more responsive gameplay. While both TVs have excellent input lag performance for gaming, the A95L's better response time and the advantage of a 144Hz screen over the B1's 120Hz provide an edge for fast-paced gaming action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
10.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L stands out for watching cartoons and animation due to its superior 'Colors Out of the Box', making for a vibrant and captivating viewing immediately upon setup without the need for calibration, while also boasting a wide and rich 'Color Gamut', ensuring a broader range of colors are displayed accurately. The LG B1, while very good in these areas, doesn’t quite match the Sony A95L's excellence in color reproduction, which can be particularly noticeable when watching content that relies heavily on vivid and varied colors such as animated features.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.5
10.0
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG B1 has good upscaling and SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs, and it also offers good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday content. The Sony A95L, on the other hand, features superior upscaling and SDR brightness, which means sharper image quality for lower-resolution content and better visibility in bright rooms; additionally, it excels in delivering out-of-the-box color accuracy and a best-in-class color gamut for more vibrant and true-to-life colors, making it an outstanding choice for discerning viewers of news and TV programs.
Bright Room
7.0
9.0
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the LG B1 (OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,700
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG B1 (OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG B1 (OLED) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B1 | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 51.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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