TVs / Compare
LG G4 OLED vs Sony A80L
Product A: LG
93 of 159 known
Product B: Sony
85 of 159 known
Change Sony A80L
74 of 151 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 37 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 49 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- HDR peak brightness (measured)A: 1,488nitsB: 800nitsLG is 688 nits higher.
- Refresh rateA: 144HzB: 120HzLG is 24 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A144Hz
B120Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ALG: 1,441 × 826 mm
- BSony: 1,448 × 836 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A29.1kg
B24.9kg
Weight without stand
A23.8kg
B23.3kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
1951740767431Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact Warranty table UPC.
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
LG G3 OLED7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oledRead 7 October 2026Public introduction says G4 replaces LG G3 OLED. Catalog predecessor lg-g3-oled is exact US 65-inch OLED65G3PUA.
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Successor
LG G5 OLED17Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/2025-lg-oled-pre-order-press-release-3-10-25.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 2025 US G5 announcement explicitly names its predecessor the LG OLED evo G4. This is the G-series generation relationship. Catalog lg-g5-oled uses a 65-inch EU reference, not the US G5 SKU. No target regional hardware facts or measurements are inherited.
Sony BRAVIA 86Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-8-oledRead 10 October 2026Public introduction of the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED says it is the successor to the Sony A80L/A80CL OLED. The catalog product sony-bravia-8 is the BRAVIA 8 (K-65XR80).11Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-bravia-8Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi's review calls the Sony Bravia 8 the follow-up to the Sony A80L.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
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Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
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Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
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Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Backlight
Local dimming
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Local dimming zones
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Panel maker
Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
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Black frame insertion
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Ambient light sensor
Calibration software
Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ALG G4 OLED
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz |
Source6Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/2024_OLED_TV_Pricing_Availability.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original LG US release page 4 Gaming and page 7 footnote 7 explicitly C4/G4 screen sizes up to 83 in support 4K at up to 144 Hz with HDMI 2.1. PC capable 144 Hz required. Exact model native 120 Hz is separate. Dolby Vision, lower-resolution maxima, input bit depth, chroma and DSC are unproved and omitted.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oledRead 7 October 2026Public Gaming verdict confirms accepted maximum 4K144 with VRR on all four HDMI 2.1 inputs. Maker published up-to 144 maximum corroborates it. Lower-resolution maxima and signal bit-depth/chroma/DSC are unproved. Other-size measurements are not transferred.
BSony A80L
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz |
Maximum accepted refresh rate
144Hz
120Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Gaming table G-Sync Compatible Yes. Exact product key features explicitly AMD FreeSync Premium. No formal NVIDIA certification or VRR lower endpoint is inferred.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oledRead 7 October 2026Public PS5/Xbox and VRR paragraphs explicitly HDMI Forum VRR. Maker FreeSync Premium retained despite Xbox prose naming Premium Pro. No stronger FreeSync claim replaces maker.
HDMI VRR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet row Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Yes (for HDMI3/4). VRR is listed as a feature specified in HDMI 2.1.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a80l-a80cl-oledRead 10 October 2026Public introduction: HDMI Forum VRR is supported. RTINGS also lists G-SYNC support and no FreeSync, but TechRadar says the A80L does not support G-Sync. The two disagree, so only HDMI VRR is stored.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact OLED65G4SUB key feature explicitly names AMD FreeSync Premium. AMD producer mandatory tier requirements establish licensed LFC support. This is not a measured refresh floor or a VRR interval.18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/technologies/freesync.htmlRead 7 October 2026AMD FreeSync producer FAQ explicitly requires LFC for every FreeSync Premium and Premium Pro certified display, including TVs. Combined with exact maker FreeSync Premium claim. No interval or measured lower endpoint inferred.
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Dolby Vision gaming
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Measured
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Input lag (measured)
ALG G4 OLED
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | Input lag (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 480 | 60 | 27.2 |
| 800 | 600 | 60 | 34.2 |
| 1024 | 768 | 60 | 26.9 |
| 1280 | 960 | 60 | 26.9 |
BSony A80L
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness per window (measured)
BSony A80L
| Window | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|
| 10% | 800 |
| 100% | 189 |
HDR peak brightness (measured)
1,488nits
800nits
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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189nits
Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
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Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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RAM
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact Smart TV table Hands-free Voice Control Yes. Exact 65-inch RTINGS public remote paragraph independently identifies microphones on the TV itself. This is separate from the remote microphone.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oledRead 7 October 2026Public Remote paragraph explicitly supports hands-free voice via microphones on the TV itself. Exact tested 65-inch US hardware.
Casting
Smart home
Art or ambient mode
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Tuners
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Tuners
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ALG G4 OLED
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BSony A80L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
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Record to USB
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
Built-in subwoofer
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Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, AC-4, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Audio Codec explicitly AC4,AC3,EAC3,HE-AAC,AAC,MP2,MP3,PCM and Atmos. WMA and apt-X have no matching audio-format option. DTS:X is bypass-only, so it is not copied into a decoding field. Unproved transport method does not populate eARC passthrough table.
Dolby Atmos, DTS, PCM, Dolby Audio (formats not named)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Decoder rows: Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, and linear PCM on HDMI input. Dolby Audio is not expanded into other Dolby formats. Dolby Audio is stored as Dolby Audio (formats not named).
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
Clear Voice Pro, AI Sound Pro, LG Sound Sync, Sound Mode Share, WiSA Ready1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact Audio rows Clear Voice Pro, AI Sound, LG Sound Sync, Sound Mode Share and WiSA Ready.
Acoustic Surface Audio+, Acoustic Center Sync, 3D Surround Upscaling, Voice Zoom 2, S-Force Front Surround, Vertical Surround Engine1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Names as printed in the sheet audio rows and feature text.
Connectivity
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Video inputs
ALG G4 OLED
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 2 | 2.1 | 1 | 48 | 144 | Yes |
| HDMI | Other HDMI inputs | 2.1 | 3 | 48 | 144 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Connectivity lists four HDMI inputs and eARC HDMI 2. The maker Connectivity row alone states 4K120 support. Stored HDMI 2.1 revision and highest accepted 4K144 on all four ports are independently proved by the exact-model RTINGS public Gaming verdict.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oledRead 7 October 2026Public Input Specifications prose explicitly says all four inputs have full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. Public Gaming verdict on the exact tested 65-inch US model explicitly accepts up to 4K144 with VRR on all four. eARC port number comes from the matching maker table. No locked result cells are used.
BSony A80L
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1-2 | Not available | 2 | 18 | Not available | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 3-4 | 2.1 | 2 | 48 | 120 | 2.3 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet says HDMI inputs total 4 and HDCP2.3 on HDMI1/2/3/4. HDMI IN1 and IN2 carry 4K up to 18Gbps. HDMI IN3 and IN4 carry 4K up to 48Gbps. 4K 120Hz is limited to IN3 and IN4. HDMI version of IN1 and IN2 is not stated. The sheet does not say which port is the eARC port, so eARC is not set on a row.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a80l-a80cl-oledRead 10 October 2026Public introduction: full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of the four HDMI ports. Public summary says one of the two HDMI 2.1 ports is the eARC port.
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
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Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
48Gbps
HDMI features
eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS, CEC1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026
USB peripheral ports
ALG G4 OLED
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2.0 | 3 |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact Connectivity USB Input 3ea (v 2.0). Connector type USB-A is identified by the original exact-model Quick Guide page 2 wiring illustration.2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Quick Guide page 2 USB wiring diagram shows the standard USB-A socket and USB-A plug to storage devices. Exact port count and USB 2.0 revision come from the model-specific maker Connectivity table.
Ethernet speed
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
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Remote power
AA batteries4Maker spec sheet (PDF)pmcav.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LG-2024-Product-Guide-Master-TV.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 15 supplied Magic Remote MR24 with NFC and Remote Control Battery Yes (AA x 2EA). Exact RTINGS 65-inch boxed list also names 2 AA.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oledRead 7 October 2026Public boxed list Remote (with 2x AA batteries). Corroborates maker exact G4 table.
Voice button on remote
Yes15Maker product pagelg.com/us/tv-home-theater-accessories/lg-mr24gn-magic-remoteRead 7 October 2026Maker US MR24GN page identifies 2024 G4 compatibility and Intelligent Voice Recognition. Original MR24GN manual labels physical Microphone on printed page 3. Supplied G4 datasheet says MR24 with NFC. This is remote hardware, separate from TV hands-free microphones.16Owner's manualmanualsfile.com/product/k4ioo89wl8s.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public full text of original LG MR24GN manual MFL719708422401REV00. Cover MR24GN, copyright 2024 LG. Printed English page 3 Remote Description diagram explicitly Microphone. Original maker-authored document mirror, not third-party feature summary. Alternate PDF mirror 403 and unreadable, not used.
Pointer remote
Yes9Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/lg-g4-oled-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review Remote section says wave remote to display a mouse-style pointer and select onscreen elements. Maker supplied MR24 and MR24GN accessory controls corroborate.15Maker product pagelg.com/us/tv-home-theater-accessories/lg-mr24gn-magic-remoteRead 7 October 2026Official US MR24GN 2024 accessory page lists Intuitive Mouse Like Pointing and Wheel Control and compatible OLED G4 series. Exact TV review confirms provided remote pointer.
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Stand height adjustment
Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
Width485.14Depth263mm(19.1 × 10.4 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Dimensions/Weights explicitly Stand Width in inches, converted exactly to mm. Centre pedestal does not have separate feet. Depth uses the exact Quick Guide stand drawing and metric depth row.2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Quick Guide page 2 side-view dimension C spans the front and rear edges of the pedestal, confirmed by the metric stand row. Width comes from exact maker Stand Width row.
VESA mount
VESA screw
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Wall mount included
OLED care
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OLED care
Pixel Cleaning, Automatic brightness reduction for static images, Screen Move, Adjust Logo Brightness3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Owner manual Precautions for Protecting the OLED TV Screen: Pixel Cleaning automatically runs after power-off, and fixed images trigger automatic screen dimming.10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/g4-oled/settingsRead 7 October 2026Panel Care explicitly Screen Move shifts image pixels and Adjust Logo Brightness dims detected logo areas. Added these options alongside existing maker Pixel Cleaning and static dimming.
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Dimensions without stand
Width1,441Height826Depth24.3mm(56.7 × 32.5 × 1 in)2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model US Quick Guide page 2 OLED65G4* size row. Exact metric width, without-stand height and maximum external body depth are preferred over rounded webpage inches.
Width1,448Height836Depth53mm(57 × 32.9 × 2.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet row Dimension of TV without Stand: 1448 x 836 x 53 (26.2) mm. The larger depth 53 is stored. The number in brackets is not labelled in the sheet, so it is not stored as the thinnest depth.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
Intertek Color Volume verification, Intertek Color Fidelity verification1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker footnotes identify Intertek verification of DCI-P3-equivalent color gamut volume and color fidelity. Fidelity uses CIE dE 2000 below 2 for 125 patches. These are named third-party verifications. They are not stored as measured Delta E or claimed gamut area coverage.
ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Remote control, Remote control batteries, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Stand1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact Accessories Included rows. E-Manual is digital and is not represented as a physical item.
Table top stand, Voice remote control, Batteries, AC power cord, Operating instructions, Quick setup guide1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/XR65A80L_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied Accessories rows: Voice Remote Control RMF-TX810U, Batteries LR03, AC power cord, Operating instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Table Top Stand (assembly required). The optional BRAVIA CAM is sold separately.
Links
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Product page
www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tv1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026
electronics.sony.com/a80l2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-03-01-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-2023-BRAVIA-XR-TV-LineupRead 10 October 2026The release gives the US page as http://electronics.sony.com/a80l. It is stored as https. The Sony site blocks automated access, so the page itself was not opened.
Spec sheet
www.pmcav.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LG-2024-Product-Guide-Master-TV.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)pmcav.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LG-2024-Product-Guide-Master-TV.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored US guide, exact OLED65G4SUB specification rows. Mechanical metric Quick Guide takes priority over rounded guide/body figures.
Manual
gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile1Maker product pagelg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65g4sub-oled-4k-tvRead 7 October 2026Opened original owner manual linked by exact .AUS support. Separate Quick Guide mechanical table opened as well.3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Original LG owner manual cover explicitly identifies this US 65-inch model. General sections do not prove optional features whose presence varies by size or model.
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EPREL registration number
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