Sony 65" A95K or LG G2? - Blu-ray Forum

Fors** · 02-02-2023, 10:43 PM

Time for a new TV. Budget is $3,000. Max TV size is 65". Room will have some sunlight and ambient light, but not dark. My signature provides what equipment I have. TV will be used for HD TV shows/movies and blu-ray. For this purpose, I see that they are very close in what I want in just about every category for performance...but the price point of the LG seems to be a tie breaker, as you get a very comparable quality TV for quite a bit less money. It just seems for the additional money for the A95K (and it is quite a large difference), you hit the point of diminishing returns. Please convince me otherwise or do you agree with me?

MechaGodzilla · 02-03-2023, 12:50 AM

In my opinion, you should compare the Sony A95K to the LG G2, and the C2 to the A80K.

Those are more equivalent models from each respective brand. And they're all very fine TVs, can't really go wrong whatever you pick.

Fors** · 02-03-2023, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

In my opinion, you should compare the Sony A95K to the LG G2, and the C2 to the A80K.

Those are more equivalent models from each respective brand. And they're all very fine TVs, can't really go wrong whatever you pick.

Will do.......thanks

ResidentEvil7200 · 02-03-2023, 03:49 AM

Speaking of TVs, I'm saving up for the Sony A80K OLED after upgrading my home theater speakers. I rather spend $1,300 at Best Buy for the 55" TV A80K than spend $2,500 for A95K 55". I can't justify spending an additional $1,200 for a slight upgrade for the same size, same brand TV.

oddbox83 · 02-03-2023, 09:09 AM

If you want a superb TV, either.

The A95K has a lot to recommend it though if you've got that extra money free to spend, and has various things which make it better than the G2 for HDR movies/streaming. (Colour volume, ASBL/TPC all but solved, incredible tone mapping, fantastic processing.)

If you've more than one modern game console, and use both DV and 4k/120 regularly the A95K starts to get awkward due to only 2 HDMI2.1 slots and one is used up by eARC, and that Sony won't allow both DV and 120hz enabled on the same input. So in terms of gaming, the G2 beats the Sony because you've got 4 HDMI 2.1 slots without this limitation.

For pure aesthetics, the G2 is a sexier design. The A95K is a bulky beast (at least by OLED standards) because of the heatsink that improves the TV. If you're wall-mounting the G2 does look the best with it's flush to wall design.

Looking at your budget and your equipment in your sig, another thought crosses my mind. The fact is, many of the A95Ks benefits over the G2 won't be visible to you if you're not watching actual 4K content - the G2 too for that matter, you'll only be using a fraction of what it can actually do so why even buy a G2 over a C2? Are you not better using your money for the 65" G2 plus a decent 4K UHD player? I know I rave about how great the A95K is, but the G2 is no slouch and you appear to be in need of a 4K disc player. Unless you've budgeted separately for one of those.

Fors** · 02-03-2023, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oddbox83

If you want a superb TV, either.

The A95K has a lot to recommend it though if you've got that extra money free to spend, and has various things which make it better than the G2 for HDR movies/streaming. (Colour volume, ASBL/TPC all but solved, incredible tone mapping, fantastic processing.)

If you've more than one modern game console, and use both DV and 4k/120 regularly the A95K starts to get awkward due to only 2 HDMI2.1 slots and one is used up by eARC, and that Sony won't allow both DV and 120hz enabled on the same input. So in terms of gaming, the G2 beats the Sony because you've got 4 HDMI 2.1 slots without this limitation.

For pure aesthetics, the G2 is a sexier design. The A95K is a bulky beast (at least by OLED standards) because of the heatsink that improves the TV. If you're wall-mounting the G2 does look the best with it's flush to wall design.

Looking at your budget and your equipment in your sig, another thought crosses my mind. The fact is, many of the A95Ks benefits over the G2 won't be visible to you if you're not watching actual 4K content - the G2 too for that matter, you'll only be using a fraction of what it can actually do so why even buy a G2 over a C2? Are you not better using your money for the 65" G2 plus a decent 4K UHD player? I know I rave about how great the A95K is, but the G2 is no slouch and you appear to be in need of a 4K disc player. Unless you've budgeted separately for one of those.

You do make a good point oddbox. I did not think of a 4K disc player.....but if you get the bells and whistles with the G2, you might as well "ring" them. I may just go with the G2 and use the extra money for the 4K player. I am moving into a new home and my equipment has been in storage for a few years (long story) so a few people may say some of my equipment could be considered "vintage", LOL. Therefore, I may need one anyway. Thanks for your input.

grodd · 02-11-2023, 05:58 AM

A few things for the A95K.
1.If you are a heavy gamer, it does dim in many SDR games by around 10% and a little in some HDR games by about 5%.
2. It does also auto dim a little on broadcast SDR sports after a certain amount of time, but it's not very noticable. 5% or so. Not always, but it will on something with a large amount of continuous white.
3. This TV has one of the better anti glare screens available, it does a much better job at managing glare than the LG. So in daylight with reflections I would most certainly choose this TV.
4. The TV can be currently purchased for $2500 at the 65in and around $1900 for the 55in, no tax. Check Greentoe, that's where I bought mine.
5. This TV is the best you can possibly buy for picture bar none.
6. LG G2 at the 65 in size has an issue with uniformity and will have one side of the screen pushing magenta. I would stay away from that size on the LG.

3Stooges · 02-15-2023, 04:25 PM

I debated this a while myself. And settled on the A95K. Can't wait for it to arrive tomorrow.

Hydra Spectre · 02-17-2023, 12:36 PM

LG is better for gaming and mixed content.
But if you want the best picture quality for movies, then Sony and maybe Panasonic is better.
Avoid Samsung like the plague.

Aerodude73 · 02-20-2023, 02:48 AM

[Show spoiler]

LG C2 65" - under $1800

RalphoR · 02-20-2023, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResidentEvil7200

Speaking of TVs, I'm saving up for the Sony A80K OLED after upgrading my home theater speakers. I rather spend $1,300 at Best Buy for the 55" TV A80K than spend $2,500 for A95K 55". I can't justify spending an additional $1,200 for a slight upgrade for the same size, same brand TV.

If you want to save a bit more $ then the 55" A80J for under a grand could be the best value at Best Buy.

Robert Zohn · 02-20-2023, 06:58 PM

I'd suggest Sony's 55A90J Master Series OLED TV with the heat sync, upgraded audio and Sony's full Q/C and calibration for $1,399 all in and delivered to your home.

Aerodude73 · 02-20-2023, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

I'd suggest Sony's 55A90J Master Series OLED TV with the heat sync, upgraded audio and Sony's full Q/C and calibration for $1,399 all in and delivered to your home.

Hey Robert - that's prob a great option but he's looking at a 65" TV, not 55"

Robert Zohn · 02-23-2023, 12:57 AM

@Aerodude73, thank you!

Sony's 65" A90J Master Series OLED TV is also on a very aggressive sale for $2,199 with more to come shortly.

chetripley80 · 02-23-2023, 01:28 AM

I recently purchased the A95K, and I’m loving it. The display is truly amazing and a huge improvement over my last 4K Samsung set.

If you can afford the A95K, I fully recommend it.

Aerodude73 · 02-23-2023, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

@Aerodude73, thank you!

Sony's 65" A90J Master Series OLED TV is also on a very aggressive sale for $2,199 with more to come shortly.

Nice.

(PM sent a few days ago also, thx)

Talal86 · 02-26-2023, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grodd

6. LG G2 at the 65 in size has an issue with uniformity and will have one side of the screen pushing magenta. I would stay away from that size on the LG.

is the 77 better or worse?

I was debating between the A90J or G2, but this thread is making me look at the A95K

Aerodude73 · 03-01-2023, 12:25 AM

“Sony Bravia A95K QD-OLED TV hits lowest price ever thanks to steep discounts on Amazon.”

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-B....697902.0.html

Robert Zohn · 03-01-2023, 01:51 AM

Same price at all Sony Authorized dealers. 55A95K $2.299 and the 65A95K is $2,599. All in and delivered nationwide.

Check with your favorite Sony retailer

for the best deal!

Aerodude73 · 03-01-2023, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Same price at all Sony Authorized dealers. 55A95K $2.299 and the 65A95K is $2,599. All in and delivered nationwide.

Check with your favorite Sony retailer

for the best deal!

[Show spoiler]

Ty Robert

View Poll Results: 65" Sony A95K or LG G2?
Sony A95K	6	60.00%
LG G2	4	40.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2023, 10:43 PM	#1
Fors** Junior Member Member since:Feb 2023 Location:Pottstown, PA	Sony 65" A95K or LG G2? Time for a new TV. Budget is $3,000. Max TV size is 65". Room will have some sunlight and ambient light, but not dark. My signature provides what equipment I have. TV will be used for HD TV shows/movies and blu-ray. For this purpose, I see that they are very close in what I want in just about every category for performance...but the price point of the LG seems to be a tie breaker, as you get a very comparable quality TV for quite a bit less money. It just seems for the additional money for the A95K (and it is quite a large difference), you hit the point of diminishing returns. Please convince me otherwise or do you agree with me? Last edited by Fors; 02-26-2023 at 06:48 PM.*

02-03-2023, 09:09 AM	#5
oddbox83 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2013 Location:UK	If you want a superb TV, either. The A95K has a lot to recommend it though if you've got that extra money free to spend, and has various things which make it better than the G2 for HDR movies/streaming. (Colour volume, ASBL/TPC all but solved, incredible tone mapping, fantastic processing.) If you've more than one modern game console, and use both DV and 4k/120 regularly the A95K starts to get awkward due to only 2 HDMI2.1 slots and one is used up by eARC, and that Sony won't allow both DV and 120hz enabled on the same input. So in terms of gaming, the G2 beats the Sony because you've got 4 HDMI 2.1 slots without this limitation. For pure aesthetics, the G2 is a sexier design. The A95K is a bulky beast (at least by OLED standards) because of the heatsink that improves the TV. If you're wall-mounting the G2 does look the best with it's flush to wall design. Looking at your budget and your equipment in your sig, another thought crosses my mind. The fact is, many of the A95Ks benefits over the G2 won't be visible to you if you're not watching actual 4K content - the G2 too for that matter, you'll only be using a fraction of what it can actually do so why even buy a G2 over a C2? Are you not better using your money for the 65" G2 plus a decent 4K UHD player? I know I rave about how great the A95K is, but the G2 is no slouch and you appear to be in need of a 4K disc player. Unless you've budgeted separately for one of those. Last edited by oddbox83; 02-03-2023 at 09:26 AM.

02-11-2023, 05:58 AM	#7
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	A few things for the A95K. 1.If you are a heavy gamer, it does dim in many SDR games by around 10% and a little in some HDR games by about 5%. 2. It does also auto dim a little on broadcast SDR sports after a certain amount of time, but it's not very noticable. 5% or so. Not always, but it will on something with a large amount of continuous white. 3. This TV has one of the better anti glare screens available, it does a much better job at managing glare than the LG. So in daylight with reflections I would most certainly choose this TV. 4. The TV can be currently purchased for $2500 at the 65in and around $1900 for the 55in, no tax. Check Greentoe, that's where I bought mine. 5. This TV is the best you can possibly buy for picture bar none. 6. LG G2 at the 65 in size has an issue with uniformity and will have one side of the screen pushing magenta. I would stay away from that size on the LG. Last edited by grodd; 02-11-2023 at 01:40 PM.

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02-03-2023, 12:50 AM	#2
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:626 DVD collection:235	In my opinion, you should compare the Sony A95K to the LG G2, and the C2 to the A80K. Those are more equivalent models from each respective brand. And they're all very fine TVs, can't really go wrong whatever you pick.

02-03-2023, 03:49 AM	#4
ResidentEvil7200 Member Member since:Jan 2020 Location:My Man Cave, Illinois 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:148 Digital collection:27	Speaking of TVs, I'm saving up for the Sony A80K OLED after upgrading my home theater speakers. I rather spend $1,300 at Best Buy for the 55" TV A80K than spend $2,500 for A95K 55". I can't justify spending an additional $1,200 for a slight upgrade for the same size, same brand TV.

02-15-2023, 04:25 PM	#8
3Stooges Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Nashville Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:202 DVD collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:2	I debated this a while myself. And settled on the A95K. Can't wait for it to arrive tomorrow.

02-17-2023, 12:36 PM	#9
Hydra Spectre Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2019 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:1	LG is better for gaming and mixed content. But if you want the best picture quality for movies, then Sony and maybe Panasonic is better. Avoid Samsung like the plague.

02-20-2023, 02:48 AM	#10
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:2288 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	[Show spoiler] LG C2 65" - under $1800

02-20-2023, 06:58 PM	#12
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	I'd suggest Sony's 55A90J Master Series OLED TV with the heat sync, upgraded audio and Sony's full Q/C and calibration for $1,399 all in and delivered to your home.

02-23-2023, 12:57 AM	#14
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	@Aerodude73, thank you! Sony's 65" A90J Master Series OLED TV is also on a very aggressive sale for $2,199 with more to come shortly.

02-23-2023, 01:28 AM	#15
chetripley80 Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Omaha, NE 4K collection:213 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:5	I recently purchased the A95K, and I’m loving it. The display is truly amazing and a huge improvement over my last 4K Samsung set. If you can afford the A95K, I fully recommend it.

03-01-2023, 12:25 AM	#18
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:2288 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	“Sony Bravia A95K QD-OLED TV hits lowest price ever thanks to steep discounts on Amazon.” https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-B....697902.0.html

03-01-2023, 01:51 AM	#19
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Same price at all Sony Authorized dealers. 55A95K $2.299 and the 65A95K is $2,599. All in and delivered nationwide. Check with your favorite Sony retailer for the best deal!

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