Main trade-off
LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
The feet span 41.6 inches. B5 may need different furniture even though it is lighter, and its bright-room limitations deserve attention.
Head-to-head
LG B5 vs Sony XR8B: More console inputs or closer feet?
The short answer
Choose B5 for two high-refresh sources connected directly beside an eARC-only soundbar. B5 leaves three high-refresh inputs after eARC, while XR8B leaves one and offers 23-inch narrow raised feet. Sony is worth considering when those feet keep a soundbar beneath the screen on suitable furniture. Check the weight as well as the spacing. XR8B weighs 51.2 lb installed against B5’s 38.1 lb.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
A PS5 and a second gamer can favor LG despite the Sony branding
A family can have a PS5 and an Xbox, or one person can move between a PS5 and a living-room PC. If the soundbar has eARC but no suitable gaming input, XR8B leaves only one high-refresh TV input for those two sources. B5 leaves three. Sony’s automatic PS5 picture setup does not create another connection or make LG incompatible with the console. Choose the Sony when the one-console setup and its other advantages suit the room. Choose B5 when leaving both gaming devices connected is the daily convenience that matters. A receiver or switch verified for the required formats can remove this reason to favor LG.
What this is based on
Two independently used gaming sources plus eARC-only audio crossed with exact input allocation. B5 4 minus 1 equals 3. XR8B 2 minus 1 equals 1. PS5 compatibility is separate from same-brand setup features.
Main trade-off
Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
One high-refresh TV input remains after eARC. The narrower stand carries a 51.2 lb TV, so foot spacing alone is not a safe-fit test.
LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
- Choose it for
- Leave two consoles, or a console and a gaming PC, connected directly with high-refresh capability after the eARC-only soundbar.
- Keep the installed TV load 13.1 lb lower, provided the wider 41.6-inch feet and full TV safely fit the furniture.
- Main trade-off
- The feet span 41.6 inches. B5 may need different furniture even though it is lighter, and its bright-room limitations deserve attention.
Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
- Choose it for
- Use the 23-inch narrow raised stand position to place a compatible soundbar below the screen. Check its actual height and width.
- Choose a one-main-console setup where Sony’s supplied stand positions solve a real installation problem. A PS5 alone does not require a Sony TV.
- Main trade-off
- One high-refresh TV input remains after eARC. The narrower stand carries a 51.2 lb TV, so foot spacing alone is not a safe-fit test.
About this comparison
Compare LG B5 and Sony XR8B for a shared 65-inch OLED room. Trace two-console wiring, soundbar space and the extra load behind Sony’s narrower feet.
Buyers explicitly cross-shop the 65-inch B5 and XR8B for OLED films and PS5 use. Both have Dolby Vision and 120 Hz capability, but neither a matching console brand nor a shared screen size tells you whether the existing cabinet and audio setup will work. This page resolves those practical differences.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Two high-refresh sources and an eARC-only soundbar use the TV directly
B5 leaves three suitable inputs. XR8B leaves one unless other equipment handles the switching.
- LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
- Better fit
- Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
- Caution
One main console and a soundbar need narrow raised feet
Sony supplies a 23-inch narrow raised position. Verify furniture support and soundbar clearance.
- LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
- Caution
- Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
- Better fit
The remaining furniture load allowance fits 38.1 lb but not 51.2 lb
LG is lighter installed. Its wider feet still need safe support and the manufacturer’s installation requirements.
- LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
- Better fit
- Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
- Not suitable
A suitable wall mount and compatible gaming receiver are already planned
Both main tabletop and input bottlenecks can disappear. Confirm each TV’s VESA pattern and load instead.
- LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
- Good
- Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
- Good
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
A PS5 and a second gamer can favor LG despite the Sony branding
A family can have a PS5 and an Xbox, or one person can move between a PS5 and a living-room PC. If the soundbar has eARC but no suitable gaming input, XR8B leaves only one high-refresh TV input for those two sources. B5 leaves three. Sony’s automatic PS5 picture setup does not create another connection or make LG incompatible with the console. Choose the Sony when the one-console setup and its other advantages suit the room. Choose B5 when leaving both gaming devices connected is the daily convenience that matters. A receiver or switch verified for the required formats can remove this reason to favor LG.
How we reached this conclusion
Two independently used gaming sources plus eARC-only audio crossed with exact input allocation. B5 4 minus 1 equals 3. XR8B 2 minus 1 equals 1. PS5 compatibility is separate from same-brand setup features.
Closer feet can save space without making the TV easier to support
XR8B’s narrow raised feet help when a soundbar and a cabinet must stay where they are. Their 23-inch spread is 18.6 inches narrower than B5’s supplied feet. Yet Sony puts 51.2 lb on that furniture, compared with 38.1 lb for LG. That is 13.1 lb extra, about a third more installed weight. In an apartment where replacing the cabinet is awkward, check both conditions before deciding the Sony is the easy fit. The stand can solve the spacing problem while failing the load-rating check. These are installation differences, not evidence that either TV is safe to move alone or more stable around children.
How we reached this conclusion
Fixed furniture and soundbar placement crossed with stand geometry and equal-condition installed weights. 41.6 minus 23 equals 18.6 inches. 51.2 minus 38.1 equals 13.1 lb. 13.1 divided by 38.1 is about 34%.
The stand advantage stops mattering after a proper wall installation
If the household has already arranged a suitable wall installation, the narrow raised feet no longer solve a problem. Compare the gaming routes and the remaining picture and audio needs instead. Even then, the old bracket is not automatically reusable. B5 uses a 300 by 200 mm VESA pattern and weighs 37.7 lb without its stand. XR8B uses 300 by 300 mm and weighs 49.2 lb without its stand. A bracket that fitted the LG can therefore fail either the hole-pattern or load check for Sony. Keep those bare-TV figures separate from the installed weights used for furniture. Have the installer verify the whole mounting system.
How we reached this conclusion
A planned wall installation reverses the tabletop recommendation and introduces a different compatibility check. Bare-TV mass and VESA are compared in the same configuration. No bracket compatibility or wall-load guarantee.
Choice A
LG, OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ
LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
Leave two consoles, or a console and a gaming PC, connected directly with high-refresh capability after the eARC-only soundbar.
- Best matched use
- Leave two consoles, or a console and a gaming PC, connected directly with high-refresh capability after the eARC-only soundbar.
Checked facts
- High-refresh inputs after eARC: Three remain. Four 4K120 inputs, eARC on 3.
- Feet around the soundbar: 41.6-inch foot spread, 9.3-inch installed depth.
- Furniture load: 38.1 lb with supplied stand.
- PS5 setup: 4K120, VRR and ALLM supported.
Choice B
Sony, K-65XR8B
Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
Use the 23-inch narrow raised stand position to place a compatible soundbar below the screen. Check its actual height and width.
- Best matched use
- Use the 23-inch narrow raised stand position to place a compatible soundbar below the screen. Check its actual height and width.
Checked facts
- High-refresh inputs after eARC: One remains. HDMI 3/4 support 120 Hz and eARC is on 3.
- Feet around the soundbar: 23-inch inside raised position, 9.88-inch installed depth.
- Furniture load: 51.2 lb with supplied stand.
- PS5 setup: 4K120, VRR, ALLM and Sony Auto HDR Tone Mapping.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA | Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-refresh inputs after eARC | Three remain. Four 4K120 inputs, eARC on 3. | One remains. HDMI 3/4 support 120 Hz and eARC is on 3. | Two directly connected high-refresh sources favor LG unless a suitable receiver or switch handles the Sony connection. |
| Feet around the soundbar | 41.6-inch foot spread, 9.3-inch installed depth. | 23-inch inside raised position, 9.88-inch installed depth. | Sony narrows the feet without removing the need for safe full-TV support or soundbar clearance checks. |
| Furniture load | 38.1 lb with supplied stand. | 51.2 lb with supplied stand. | Sony adds 13.1 lb, about 34% of B5’s installed weight. A narrower footprint can still exceed the furniture load rating. |
| PS5 setup | 4K120, VRR and ALLM supported. | 4K120, VRR, ALLM and Sony Auto HDR Tone Mapping. | Sony’s integration is a setup convenience, not a requirement to use a PS5 at 120 Hz on a compatible TV. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
- Exact 65-inch OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ with supplied feet. Include any furniture change in the current offer comparison.
If you choose Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
- Exact 65-inch K-65XR8B, not BRAVIA 8 II. Direct Connect support for BRAVIA Theatre wireless rear/sub speakers is unconfirmed for XR8B. Do not buy that separate system on assumption.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
The second gaming source otherwise requires cable changes
Choose LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA. B5 preserves more direct high-refresh connections after the soundbar.
One-console viewing and narrow raised feet preserve the existing setup
Choose Sony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B. XR8B solves that installation, provided the furniture is safely rated for its higher load.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
The TV that fits the soundbar and furniture more neatly may be the one that makes a second gamer change cables.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No claim that one TV’s picture processing, input lag or speakers were tested by BestProductFit.
- The XR8B is a separate exact model. BRAVIA 8 II test results are not transferred to it.
- A matching Sony console does not prove better motion or eliminate signal-format setup.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current televisions comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
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LG B5 65-inch OLED65B5PUA
Leave two consoles, or a console and a gaming PC, connected directly with high-refresh capability after the eARC-only soundbar.
Keep the installed TV load 13.1 lb lower, provided the wider 41.6-inch feet and full TV safely fit the furniture.
See price & reviews on AmazonSony BRAVIA XR8B 65-inch K-65XR8B
Use the 23-inch narrow raised stand position to place a compatible soundbar below the screen. Check its actual height and width.
Choose a one-main-console setup where Sony’s supplied stand positions solve a real installation problem. A PS5 alone does not require a Sony TV.
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