Head to head
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
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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.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Clear:LG G3 · 4Trips:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · 2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz;…
- Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…Clear:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · None (LED)
- 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.
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)
LG G3
Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED
Living Room Space & Placement Check
Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.
TV Stand & Table Footprint
No stand in box (wall mount only; official stand ~$149)
Standard pedestal or dual-foot support
Soundbar Clearance
N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional swivel stand
Standard clearance
Wall Mount Profile & Depth
Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap
Standard VESA wall depth
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
LG: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
Zero tabletop stand included in the box.
- Hardware Quirk
Subtle green/pink tint shift at extreme off-axis viewing angles.
Sony: What to watch for
- Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
- Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Picture
7 differences| Panel type | WOLED evo with MLA | Mini-LED QLED (VA panel with local dimming) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Native refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 summary | Infinite (per-pixel) | High native VA contrast with XR Contrast Booster 20 |
| Local dimming | Per-pixel (self-emissive) | XR Backlight Master Drive (thousands of Mini-LED zones) |
| Viewing angleOur summary | Excellent | Moderate (VA panel without wide-angle film) |
| Screen finish | Glossy | Semi-gloss with anti-reflective coating |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced |
Processing
3 differences| Processor | α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K | XR Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Motion handlingOur summary | Excellent OLED response time | XR Motion Clarity (fast response with backlight scanning) |
| Upscaling | AI Super Upscaling | XR Clear Image 4K upscaling |
Gaming
leads 2-0| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 (wins this row: higher) | 2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz; port 3 doubles as eARC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4K 120Hz | Yes | Yes (on HDMI 3 and 4) |
| VRR | Yes | Yes (HDMI VRR) |
| Auto low latency (ALLM) | Yes | Yes (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 / FreeSync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync | G-Sync compatible (via VRR) |
Audio
3 differences| Speakers | 4.2 channel, 60W | Acoustic Multi-Audio (40W total: 2 tweeters, 2 full-range drivers) |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes (Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support) |
| eARC | Yes | Yes (HDMI port 3) |
Smart TV
2 differences| Operating system | webOS 23 | Google TV |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistants | ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant built-in, works with Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2 |
Design
leads 1-0| ThicknessNot on the official sheet | Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall (wins this row: lower) | ~56 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Wall mount | Included flush Gallery mount | VESA 300 × 300 mm |
Ownership
2 differences| Burn-in riskOur summary | Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move) | None (LED) |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 year (panel varies by region) | 1 year manufacturer limited warranty |
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
For gaming, buy the LG G3.
Movies
Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets.
Bright rooms
Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets.
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.