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- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
LG B6 OLED vs Sony A8F OLED
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
LG B6 OLED
Sony A8F OLED
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TypeOLED
Sub-TypeN/A
Resolution4k
Refresh Rate120 Hz
TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWRGB
Resolution4k
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Variants
- OLED55B6P (55")
- OLED65B6P (65")
- XBR55A8F (55")
- XBR65A8F (65")
Our Verdict
LG B6 OLED
Sony A8F OLED
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.5
8.5
Full Comparison
Market Context
Design
Style
9.5
9.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x200
VESA 300x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.43" (1.1 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
1.77" (4.5 cm)
Max Thickness
2.24" (5.7 cm)
Build Quality
9.5
Build quality picture
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
Average Temperature
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
Local Dimming
10
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
N/A
No Backlight
SDR Peak Brightness
7.1
6.3
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
259 cd/m²
270 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
408 cd/m²
368 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
405 cd/m²
369 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
405 cd/m²
368 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
221 cd/m²
273 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
126 cd/m²
164 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
408 cd/m²
273 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
405 cd/m²
277 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
405 cd/m²
277 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
221 cd/m²
237 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
126 cd/m²
163 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.038
HDR Peak Brightness
8.2
7.0
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
601 cd/m²
635 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
745 cd/m²
831 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
787 cd/m²
700 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
504 cd/m²
495 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
268 cd/m²
308 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
151 cd/m²
182 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
745 cd/m²
449 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
787 cd/m²
381 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
504 cd/m²
378 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
268 cd/m²
268 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
151 cd/m²
174 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.058
Gray Uniformity
8.6
8.5
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
0.999%
1.745%
50% DSE
0.121%
0.123%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.816%
0.665%
5% DSE
0.109%
0.112%
Viewing Angle
8.1
8.8
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
LCD Type
N/A
WRGB
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
32°
Color Washout
56°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
75°
Hue Graph
Black Level Picture
Color Shift
29°
Lightness Graph
Black Level
75°
Brightness Loss
68°
Black Level Raise
70°
Gamma Shift
62°
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.245%
0.293%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
Reflections
9.0
9.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Bright Room Picture
Reflection
0.4%
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Total Reflections
1.4%
Indirect Reflections
0.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.2%
Pre Calibration
8.0
8.4
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
4.07
2.48
Color dE
3.25
1.41
Gamma
2.24
2.15
Color Temperature
6,127 K
Picture Mode
Custom
Color Temp Setting
Expert 1
Gamma Setting
0
Post Calibration
9.5
9.4
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.47
0.22
Color dE
1.25
1.54
Gamma
2.2
2.20
Color Temperature
6,505 K
White Balance Calibration
10 point
Color Calibration
No
Auto-Calibration Function
No
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
OLED
OLED
Sub-Type
N/A
WRGB
Color Gamut
8.6
8.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
97.31%
97.59%
DCI P3 uv
99.55%
99.25%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
71.22%
71.64%
Rec 2020 uv
75.89%
75.75%
EOTF
3D
0.0
3D Picture
3D
No
3D Type
No
2D to 3D
No
Color Volume
7.3
6.9
P3 Color Volume Picture
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage
82.453%
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
76.7%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage
56.908%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
42.1%
2020 Color Volume Picture
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage
64.772%
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
59.8%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage
43.97%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
32.7%
Gradient
9.5
8.5
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.106
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.104
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.087
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.080
Temporary Image Retention
1.2
7.8
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
2.654%
0.64%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.475%
0.07%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.303%
0.07%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.187%
0.06%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.133%
0.02%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.046%
0.08%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
2.0
Permanent Burn-In Risk
Yes
Motion
Response Time
10
9.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
Response Time Chart
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Response Time
0.1 ms
Overshoot
0.3 ms
80% Response Time
0.2 ms
100% Response Time
2.3 ms
Flicker-Free
4.0
10
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
BFI
No
Yes
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Frequency
0 Hz
BFI In Game Mode
No
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
8.7
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
No
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
No
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
4.9
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
39.7 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
14.4 ms
24p Judder
7.1
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
7.8
6.3
1080p @ 60 Hz
27.6 ms
47.4 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
54.3 ms
110.1 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
31.1 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
27.8 ms
30.8 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
28.5 ms
30.8 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
70.9 ms
30.8 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
93.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
93.4 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
1080p With Interpolation
53.3 ms
1080p @ 120 Hz
21.0 ms
1440p @ 120 Hz
21.0 ms
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
62.9 ms
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
N/A
Supported Resolutions
8.0
9.6
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
No
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 60 Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
3
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
1 (incl. adapter, shared)
0
Composite In
1 (incl. adapter, shared)
1 (adapter required, not incl.)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
1
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
Yes
3D
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes
Yes (HDMI 2,3)
HDMI 2.1
No
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
Yes (HDMI 3)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
Yes (1)
Yes (1)
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
MHL
No
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.7
7.6
Frequency Response
Frequency Response Picture
Low-Frequency Extension
89.8 Hz
63.50 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
1.75 dB SPL
3.43 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.48 dB SPL
3.68 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
4.52 dB SPL
5.48 dB
Max
87.6 dB SPL
91.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.14 dB
Distortion
5.4
6.8
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total Harmonic Distortion Picture
Weighted THD @ 80
0.074
0.057
Weighted THD @ Max
0.284
6.153
IMD @ 80
0.63%
IMD @ Max
9.95%
Distortion @ 70
0.019
Smart Features
Interface
9.0
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
WebOS 3.0
Android TV
Interface
7.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
WebOS 3.0
Android TV
Version
7.0
Ease of Use
Average
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
4 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
6 s
Advanced Options
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
10
Ads Picture
Ads
No
No
Opt-out
No
No Add
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
Yes
Apps and Features
0.0
9.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
HDR in YouTube
No
Remote
0.0
8.0
Remote Picture
Remote
Smart
Size
Large
Voice Control
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Remote App
Android TV
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
92 W
97 W
Power Consumption (Max)
156 W
176 W
Firmware
03.15.07
PKG6.5164.0145NAA
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