Main trade-off
LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
No DTS passthrough. A compatible direct player-to-receiver connection or a suitable player audio setting may be needed for those discs.
Head-to-head
LG C6 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II: Two consoles or a DTS disc library?
The short answer
Choose LG C6 for two directly connected high-refresh consoles plus an eARC soundbar, or when a supplied central stand suits the installation. After an eARC soundbar, C6 leaves three high-refresh inputs and BRAVIA 8 II leaves one. Choose BRAVIA 8 II when DTS discs must pass through the TV to a compatible receiver or soundbar. It supports that route, while C6 does not. A receiver that accepts the player directly can remove Sony’s audio advantage for your setup.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The second console is where Sony’s four sockets stop being enough
Picture a family with a PS5, an Xbox and a soundbar that has eARC but no suitable HDMI input of its own. C6 can leave all three connected while both consoles retain access to 4K120. BRAVIA 8 II assigns eARC to HDMI 3, one of its two high-refresh ports, leaving HDMI 4 for only one console. The second can still connect, but not through another equivalent high-refresh TV input. That creates cable swapping or another equipment purchase. If only one console is used, or an existing receiver already switches both at the required formats, this reason to choose C6 largely disappears. Count the actual signal paths before paying for the TV.
What this is based on
Two users’ consoles and an eARC-only soundbar crossed with exact port allocation. C6 4 minus 1 equals 3, Sony 2 minus 1 equals 1. Assumes no suitable intermediate switching device.
Main trade-off
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
Only one high-refresh input remains after eARC, and both supplied foot positions are wide. Direct Connect wireless surround also disables Bluetooth listening and Voice Zoom. Check console audio on current firmware, as the September 2026 long-session LPCM drift report has no independently confirmed fix here.
LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
- Choose it for
- Keep two 4K120-capable consoles and an eARC soundbar connected directly, with one further high-refresh input spare. Games and cables must support the chosen mode.
- Use the supplied central stand instead of Sony’s outside-only feet. Check full TV width, cabinet depth, weight rating and anchoring, not just stand width.
- Main trade-off
- No DTS passthrough. A compatible direct player-to-receiver connection or a suitable player audio setting may be needed for those discs.
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
- Choose it for
- Pass DTS disc audio through the TV to a compatible eARC system. The player, soundtrack and receiver must support the format too.
- Keep a one-console film setup with Dolby Vision and a raised soundbar position, provided the roughly 57-inch foot spread fits your furniture safely.
- Main trade-off
- Only one high-refresh input remains after eARC, and both supplied foot positions are wide. Direct Connect wireless surround also disables Bluetooth listening and Voice Zoom. Check console audio on current firmware, as the September 2026 long-session LPCM drift report has no independently confirmed fix here.
About this comparison
Compare the 65-inch LG C6 and Sony BRAVIA 8 II for two consoles, a soundbar and a disc collection. Check the audio route and cabinet before paying more.
These are plausible OLED alternatives for a household buying one main 65-inch TV for games and films. A Sony premium only makes sense after checking how the consoles, sound system and furniture will work together. The number of HDMI sockets hides a meaningful difference.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Two consoles use the TV directly alongside an eARC-only soundbar
LG leaves three high-refresh inputs. Sony leaves one, unless another device handles suitable switching.
- LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
- Better fit
- Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
- Caution
DTS discs must pass through the TV to the audio system
Sony supports DTS passthrough. Confirm the complete player-to-receiver route and settings.
- LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
- Caution
- Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
- Better fit
The cabinet cannot safely accommodate outside feet about 57 inches apart
LG’s central stand removes the wide-foot constraint. Full support, depth and anchoring still need checking.
- LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
- Better fit
- Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
- Caution
One console and a player already connected directly to a capable receiver
The port and DTS bottlenecks may both disappear. Decide from the remaining room and installation needs.
- LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
- Good
- Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
- Good
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The second console is where Sony’s four sockets stop being enough
Picture a family with a PS5, an Xbox and a soundbar that has eARC but no suitable HDMI input of its own. C6 can leave all three connected while both consoles retain access to 4K120. BRAVIA 8 II assigns eARC to HDMI 3, one of its two high-refresh ports, leaving HDMI 4 for only one console. The second can still connect, but not through another equivalent high-refresh TV input. That creates cable swapping or another equipment purchase. If only one console is used, or an existing receiver already switches both at the required formats, this reason to choose C6 largely disappears. Count the actual signal paths before paying for the TV.
How we reached this conclusion
Two users’ consoles and an eARC-only soundbar crossed with exact port allocation. C6 4 minus 1 equals 3, Sony 2 minus 1 equals 1. Assumes no suitable intermediate switching device.
A disc collection can favor Sony, but the receiver may make it a tie
A household that streams most evenings but plays DTS Blu-rays at weekends should trace where the player sends sound. If it connects to the TV first and the TV returns audio by eARC, BRAVIA 8 II’s DTS passthrough solves a real compatibility problem that C6 does not. If the player already feeds a DTS-capable receiver directly, the TV is no longer in that audio path. Paying more for Sony just to preserve DTS may then solve a problem you do not have. A player with a separate compatible audio output can offer another route. Check equipment and settings rather than assuming that a Dolby Atmos logo covers every disc soundtrack.
How we reached this conclusion
Mixed streaming/disc routine crossed with signal-path topology and confirmed DTS support. Conditional compatibility conclusion, not a sound-quality test or a promise for every disc.
Replacing a 65-inch TV can still force a furniture change
The LG’s supplied stand is central. Sony’s two supplied positions both place the feet near the outside edges, roughly 57 inches apart. A household that already has a cabinet, a soundbar and limited freedom to rearrange the room should check that footprint before choosing by panel preference. Sony’s raised position helps with a bar beneath the picture, but does not bring the feet inward. C6 avoids the wide-foot requirement, although its full width, depth, weight and anchoring still need to suit the furniture. In a home with children or pets, convenient foot spacing never replaces securing the installation and keeping cables out of reach. A planned wall mount removes the foot-spacing issue, with its own safety checks.
How we reached this conclusion
Existing furniture, separate soundbar and a shared family room crossed with actual stand architecture. No claim that an 18.5-inch cabinet safely supports a 56.7-inch TV. Sony safety instructions retained.
Choice A
LG, OLED65C6PUA
LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
Keep two 4K120-capable consoles and an eARC soundbar connected directly, with one further high-refresh input spare. Games and cables must support the chosen mode.
- Best matched use
- Keep two 4K120-capable consoles and an eARC soundbar connected directly, with one further high-refresh input spare. Games and cables must support the chosen mode.
Checked facts
- Two consoles after the soundbar: Four high-refresh HDMI inputs, with eARC on HDMI 2.
- Disc audio sent through the TV: No DTS passthrough.
- Existing cabinet and soundbar: Supplied central stand, 18.5 inches wide.
- The gaming refresh headline: Up to 165 Hz with a compatible PC.
Choice B
Sony, K-65XR80M2
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
Pass DTS disc audio through the TV to a compatible eARC system. The player, soundtrack and receiver must support the format too.
- Best matched use
- Pass DTS disc audio through the TV to a compatible eARC system. The player, soundtrack and receiver must support the format too.
Checked facts
- Two consoles after the soundbar: High-refresh HDMI 3/4, with eARC on HDMI 3.
- Disc audio sent through the TV: DTS passthrough supported.
- Existing cabinet and soundbar: Two outside-foot positions, about 57 inches wide, including raised.
- The gaming refresh headline: Up to 120 Hz.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA | Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two consoles after the soundbar | Four high-refresh HDMI inputs, with eARC on HDMI 2. | High-refresh HDMI 3/4, with eARC on HDMI 3. | C6 leaves three suitable direct inputs. Sony leaves one. A compatible receiver or switch can change the wiring decision. |
| Disc audio sent through the TV | No DTS passthrough. | DTS passthrough supported. | Sony can keep that existing route. C6 needs a supported alternative if the disc soundtrack is DTS. |
| Existing cabinet and soundbar | Supplied central stand, 18.5 inches wide. | Two outside-foot positions, about 57 inches wide, including raised. | Screen size alone does not establish a drop-in replacement. Check furniture support and the bar’s position. |
| The gaming refresh headline | Up to 165 Hz with a compatible PC. | Up to 120 Hz. | A PS5-only home should focus on the connection plan. A sufficiently fast PC can use a difference the console cannot. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
- Selected 65-inch OLED65C6PUA with tabletop stand. Check any extra audio-routing equipment before comparing total cost.
If you choose Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
- Selected 65-inch K-65XR80M2. Include any furniture or switching changes. A September 2026 RTINGS report found extended-session LPCM audio drift on Android 14. Check the actual console and audio route on current firmware. A fix has not been independently confirmed here.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Two consoles need direct high-refresh connections after the soundbar
Choose LG C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA. C6 avoids making cable swapping or new switching hardware part of the daily routine.
DTS audio must pass through the TV and the wide feet fit safely
Choose Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2. Sony solves a verified compatibility problem without changing that audio route.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
You want the film setup you have invested in to work, without making the rest of the household swap console cables.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No matched picture-quality or input-lag test by BestProductFit.
- This comparison does not cover 77-inch C6H or other Sony generations.
- Bluetooth listening restrictions apply to Sony Direct Connect, not every audio mode.
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 C6 65-inch OLED65C6PUA
Keep two 4K120-capable consoles and an eARC soundbar connected directly, with one further high-refresh input spare. Games and cables must support the chosen mode.
Use the supplied central stand instead of Sony’s outside-only feet. Check full TV width, cabinet depth, weight rating and anchoring, not just stand width.
See price & reviews on AmazonSony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch K-65XR80M2
Pass DTS disc audio through the TV to a compatible eARC system. The player, soundtrack and receiver must support the format too.
Keep a one-console film setup with Dolby Vision and a raised soundbar position, provided the roughly 57-inch foot spread fits your furniture safely.
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