LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55"
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55"
The LG QNED TV is generally well-received, with users praising its picture quality, brightness, and ease of setup. It's considered a great value for the price, especially for watching sports and streaming apps. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting to the LG app and an occasionally annoying magic remote pointer.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Very bright display
- Easy setup
- Good value for price
- Fast streaming performance
Cons
- LG app connection issues
- Annoying magic remote pointer
- Limited HDMI ports
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
The Sony Bravia 3 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and secondary rooms. However, a significant number of reviews highlight frustrating issues with WiFi connectivity dropping, the TV turning on by itself, and smart home bugs requiring hard resets. Open-box purchases frequently arrive damaged or missing parts like stands and remotes, leading to poor customer service experiences.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Easy setup
Cons
- WiFi connectivity drops frequently
- TV turns on by itself at night
- Smart home bugs require hard reset
- Open-box items often damaged or missing parts
- Poor customer service for open-box issues
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55" | Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Dynamic QNED Color | Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | — | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | 4K HDR Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Virtual 9.1.2 Up-mix | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 134W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 209 kWh★ | 308 kWh |
| Weight | 11.52 kg★ | 12.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong audio (73rd percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.