Head to head

LG G4 OLED evo TV vs Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV

LG G4 OLED evo TV leads 4 to 0 on the 4 rankable specs, but Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV costs $800 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 G4 lists WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink (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 G4 lists ~1,500–3,000 nits peak 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 G4 lists 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (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).
Native refresh rate: LG G4 lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: LG G4 lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary); Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED lists High native VA contrast with XR Contrast Booster 20 (our summary).

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

LG G4 OLED evo TV

$2,5994 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: 4 to 0

Buy the LG G4.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable overall specs.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR vs ~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED is $800 cheaper. Pay the difference only if peak brightness (hdr) matters to you.

Check first: the LG G4 has burn-in risk. the LG G4 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 LG G44 rankable of 28 specsSony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED 0

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 G4 · 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)Trips:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · 2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz;…
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG G4 · Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5…Clear:Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED · None (LED)
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Trips:LG G4 · Glossy with low-reflection treatmentClear: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≠

WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink

Sony

Mini-LED QLED (VA panel with local dimming)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR

Sony

~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)

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 G4

Upfront list price$2,599

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box for 65"+))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,748

Comes with slim wall bracket; official 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.

No stand in box for 65"+ (included on 55" in some regions)

Sony

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Soundbar Clearance

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

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

Sony

Standard clearance

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

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
65" and larger models still omit tabletop stands in the US box.
Buyers planning to place the 65" or 77" on a media console must budget for a third-party or OEM VESA stand.
Software / Apps
webOS home screen features sponsored content & banner recommendations.
Navigating the smart interface prompts promotional banners unless manually restricted via deep privacy settings.

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 G4$2,5994 wins

Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED$1,7990 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

26 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink	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 (up to 144 Hz PC)	120 Hz
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)	~1,800–2,000 nits peak HDR
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel self-lit)	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	Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective coating	Moderate (VA panel without wide-angle film)
Screen finish	Glossy with low-reflection treatment	Semi-gloss with anti-reflective coating
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Processor	α11 AI Processor 4K	XR Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Near-instantaneous OLED pixel response (~0.1 ms)	XR Motion Clarity (fast response with backlight scanning)
Upscaling	α11 AI Super Upscaling 4K	XR Clear Image 4K upscaling

Gaming

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Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (wins this row: higher)	2 (HDMI ports 3 and 4 support 4K 120Hz; port 3 doubles as eARC)
4K 120Hz	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)	Yes (on HDMI 3 and 4)
VRR	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync, HDMI VRR)	Yes (HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes (Auto Low Latency Mode)
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz (wins this row: lower)	~10 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~17 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium	G-Sync compatible (via VRR)

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers	4.2 channel, 60W (α11 AI Sound Pro 11.1.2 virtual upmix)	Acoustic Multi-Audio (40W total: 2 tweeters, 2 full-range drivers)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support)
eARC	Yes (HDMI 2)	Yes (HDMI port 3)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Google TV
Voice assistants	LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa built-in, Apple HomeKit / AirPlay 2	Google Assistant built-in, works with Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~24 mm (flush One Wall Gallery design) (wins this row: lower)	~56 mm
Wall mount	Included flush Gallery wall bracket (VESA 300 × 300 compatible)	VESA 300 × 300 mm

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5-year panel warranty)	None (LED)
Warranty	5-year limited panel warranty (1-year parts & labor)	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.

LG G4 OLED evo TV source Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG G4 OLED evo TV

65-inch flagship OLED evo TV with Brightness Booster Max (MLA 2.0), α11 AI processor 4K, 144Hz gaming, and flush wall-mount Gallery design.

Micro Lens Array 2.0 delivers top-tier OLED peak brightness (~3,000 nits)
Flagship α11 AI 4K processor and 144Hz refresh rate
5-year panel warranty included

What you give up

Premium price point
Tabletop stand sold separately (designed primarily for wall mounting)

Full LG G4 OLED evo TV specs →

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

Full Sony BRAVIA 7 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 G4.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz vs ~10 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~17 ms at 60Hz
Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED is $800 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. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Infinite vs High native VA contrast with XR Contrast…
Panel type: WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array 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 low-reflection treatment vs Semi-gloss with anti-reflective coating
Viewing angle: Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective… vs Moderate

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 G4 OLED evo TV spec sheet Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG G4 OLED evo TV ↗ · Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG G4 or the Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED?

Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED costs $800 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG G4 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 G4 or the Sony BRAVIA 7 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the LG G4. 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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