Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42"
LG
89 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Sports
Budget
Movies
Gaming
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6" | LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | None |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | A9 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast, SmartShare |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 70W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 131 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 8.98 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.