Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Notice: TV 2.0 is finally here! With this massive update, we've completely revamped the way we test and score TVs, with an emphasis on how a TV performs in a bright room. You can read about all the changes in our 2.0 changelog.
Notice: Improving our reviews takes a huge amount of time and effort. We're hiring writers and testers. Apply now!
- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
Sony A8H OLED vs LG BX OLED
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Sony A8H OLED
LG BX OLED
Tested using Methodology v1.6
Updated Feb 07, 2025 06:38 PM
Searching
Finding storeTested using Methodology v1.6
Updated Feb 07, 2025 06:46 PM
Searching
Finding store
TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWOLED
Resolution4k
TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWOLED
Resolution4k
Variants
- XBR-55A8H (55")
- XBR-65A8H (65")
- OLED55BXPUA (55")
- OLED65BXPUA (65")
Our Verdict
Sony A8H OLED
LG BX OLED
The Sony A8H OLED and the LG BX OLED are very similar TVs for the most part. The Sony gets brighter and handles gradients better, while the LG is a better choice for gaming because it has VRR support and a lower input lag. The LG also comes with LG's WebOS, which is easier to use but has fewer apps available to download than the Sony's Android TV.
Check Price
55"
XBR-55A8H
Searching
Finding store55"
OLED55BXPUA
Searching
Finding store65"
XBR-65A8H
Searching
Finding store65"
OLED65BXPUA
Searching
Finding storeMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.8
8.8
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Month 24
50% Gray
Month 24
50% Gray
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x300
VESA 300x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.31" (0.8 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.17" (5.5 cm)
1.89" (4.8 cm)
Build Quality
9.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
N/A
SDR Brightness
7.0
6.5
Real Scene Peak Brightness
316 cd/m²
285 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
429 cd/m²
336 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
430 cd/m²
401 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
432 cd/m²
363 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
314 cd/m²
291 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
183 cd/m²
138 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
409 cd/m²
320 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
415 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
419 cd/m²
343 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
308 cd/m²
276 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
182 cd/m²
133 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.054
0.068
Local Dimming
10
10
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
No Backlight
Local Dimming In Game Mode
10
10
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
No Backlight
No Backlight
HDR Brightness
7.0
6.0
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
643 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
824 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
687 cd/m²
542 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
476 cd/m²
386 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
296 cd/m²
231 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
161 cd/m²
128 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
755 cd/m²
436 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
659 cd/m²
517 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
465 cd/m²
364 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
294 cd/m²
220 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
159 cd/m²
122 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.092
0.093
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
6.9
6.0
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
606 cd/m²
450 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
834 cd/m²
442 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
686 cd/m²
540 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
478 cd/m²
384 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
303 cd/m²
241 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
186 cd/m²
130 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
759 cd/m²
420 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
659 cd/m²
516 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
469 cd/m²
362 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
303 cd/m²
230 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
186 cd/m²
124 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.084
0.086
Gray Uniformity
8.9
8.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
1.434%
1.691%
50% DSE
0.116%
0.118%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.338%
0.466%
5% DSE
0.072%
0.096%
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.290%
0.214%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Viewing Angle
8.5
8.6
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
49°
51°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
30°
31°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
64°
63°
Black Level Raise
70°
70°
Gamma Shift
57°
60°
Reflections
9.2
9.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Total Reflections
1.5%
1.5%
Indirect Reflections
0.1%
0.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.4%
1.3%
Pre Calibration
8.7
8.9
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.84
1.61
Color dE
1.42
1.04
Gamma
2.23
2.19
Color Temperature
6,742 K
6,834 K
Picture Mode
Custom
Expert (Dark Room)
Color Temp Setting
Expert 1
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
0
2.2
Post Calibration
9.4
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.36
0.26
Color dE
1.27
1.32
Gamma
2.21
2.20
Color Temperature
6,499 K
6,536 K
White Balance Calibration
10 point
22 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
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
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
OLED
OLED
Sub-Type
WOLED
WOLED
Color Gamut
8.6
8.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
97.13%
95.90%
DCI P3 uv
97.20%
98.62%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
73.24%
72.13%
Rec 2020 uv
77.25%
77.18%
Color Volume
7.7
7.9
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
88.1%
82.5%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
41.0%
38.0%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
65.9%
73.8%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
35.2%
34.2%
Gradient
9.3
7.0
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.066
0.133
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.078
0.136
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.060
0.112
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.073
0.197
Temporary Image Retention
8.8
9.3
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.27%
0.14%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.21%
0.13%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.13%
0.09%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.06%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.08%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.05%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
2.0
2.0
Permanent Burn-In Risk
Yes
Yes
Motion
Response Time
9.9
9.8
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
0.2 ms
0.2 ms
100% Response Time
2.3 ms
3.8 ms
Flicker-Free
10
10
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10
10
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120Hz For 120 fps
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
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
5.0
5.3
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
39.4 ms
37.9 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
14.4 ms
12.9 ms
24p Judder
10
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
7.9
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
No
Yes
FreeSync
No
Yes
G-SYNC Compatible
No
Yes (NVIDIA Certified)
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
40 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
40 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
40 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.1
9.4
1080p @ 60Hz
18.7 ms
15.0 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
110.2 ms
106.1 ms
1440p @ 60Hz
N/A
14.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz
18.5 ms
14.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
18.5 ms
14.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
18.4 ms
14.6 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
93.5 ms
94.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
85.3 ms
85.8 ms
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120Hz
10.5 ms
5.9 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
N/A
5.7 ms
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
6.9 ms
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
5.9 ms
1440p with VRR
N/A
6.2 ms
4k with VRR
N/A
9.2 ms
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.2
9.6
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
Yes (native support)
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes (native support)
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
Advanced Console Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
No
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
PS5 can't do 1440p
PS5 can't do 1440p
PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
PS5 can't do VRR yet
PS5 can't do VRR yet
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
No
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Yes (HDMI 3,4)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
Yes (1)
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
3
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1 (adapter required, not incl.)
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
1
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
Yes
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
No
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.5
7.2
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
63.50 Hz
67.27 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.87 dB
2.98 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
4.44 dB
3.51 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.78 dB
6.27 dB
Max
93.9 dB SPL
91.1 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
2.46 dB
4.93 dB
Distortion
6.5
6.8
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.060
0.129
Weighted THD @ Max
6.834
0.810
IMD @ 80
0.85%
2.74%
IMD @ Max
23.40%
9.52%
Smart Features
Interface
7.5
8.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Android TV
webOS
Version
9.0
5.0
Ease of Use
Average
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
2 s
7 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
Yes
No
Apps and Features
9.0
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Very Smooth
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
8.5
9.0
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Large
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Yes
Remote App
Android TV
LG TV Plus
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
99 W
70 W
Power Consumption (Max)
159 W
152 W
Firmware
PKG6.4770.0615NAA
03.10.25
Check Price
55"
XBR-55A8H
Searching
Finding store55"
OLED55BXPUA
Searching
Finding store65"
XBR-65A8H
Searching
Finding store65"
OLED65BXPUA
Searching
Finding store
Sony A8H OLED
LG BX OLED
Comments
Sony A8H OLED vs LG BX OLED: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.