LG C5 vs Sony Bravia 8: Which OLED TV should you buy?

Sony's established OLED steps into the ring with LG’s newcomer. Which will win?

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With competition hotting up from every angle, there's no shortage of premium screens vying for that coveted spot in your living room.

If you've done some research, chances are you have probably got some OLED offerings from LG and Sony on your shortlist, which is why we are pitting the LG C5 against the Sony Bravia 8 - these are two top-notch OLED TVs that have plenty going for them.

We have tested both models to deliver an in-depth comparison - so let's figure out which of these two mid-range OLED marvels is best for you.

LG C5 vs Sony Bravia 8: price

While the LG C5 is brand new and therefore still full price, the Bravia 8 has had a year's worth of discounts; it is now available for significantly less than it was at launch - and therefore for significantly less than the LG C5.

Experience tells us that the C5 will drop in price quickly, but it could be a little while before it gets cheaper than the Bravia 8, so this round has to go to the Sony set - at least for now.

WINNER: Sony Bravia 8

LG C5 vs Sony Bravia 8: design

The Sony Bravia 8 maintains the elegant aesthetics of its predecessor, the A80L. The rear panel has a rather fetching textured pattern and has also been refined to sit more flush when wall-mounted. The set's feet, meanwhile, have been thoughtfully redesigned with a flatter top and slimmer profile, to better accommodate soundbars.

Those feet offer multiple position options, too: they can be placed centrally or at the corners, and at two different heights, providing versatility for different furniture and audio set-ups.

LG has stuck largely with the C4's design language for its C5 model - namely, a super-slim profile for most of the chassis, with a modest enclosure housing connections and processing components at the bottom of the rear panel.