LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
What Buyers Say
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
The Sony 32-inch 4K TV receives mixed reviews, with many praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks for gaming, but some criticize the washed-out look and poor viewing angles. A major point of contention is the remote control: the included one lacks a microphone, making Google Assistant inaccessible without a separate $65 purchase. The operating system is also debated, with some calling it Android TV rather than Google TV, though others confirm it is Google's Android OS. Overall, it is seen as a great monitor or secondary TV for 4K streaming and gaming, but not ideal as a primary TV due to sound and tuner limitations.
Pros
- Excellent 4K picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Great for gaming with good contrast
- Fast operating system
- Crisp and clear display for monitors
Cons
- Missing microphone on remote control
- Google Assistant inaccessible without extra purchase
- Washed out picture for some users
- Poor viewing angles compared to larger models
- Mediocre sound quality
Scores
Specifications
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | 3000:1 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | — |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | 4K HDR Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | 6 ms |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Android TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2-Channel |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 100x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 133W | 40W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 246 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 14.11 kg | 7.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average smart (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average audio (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
