LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50"
The LG 50-inch UHD TV delivers excellent picture and sound quality, with vibrant colors and a bright display that many users love. However, several reviewers and Q&A participants report frustrating issues with the voice guidance speed, difficulty switching between broadcast and internet TV, and problems with app downloads and LG account sign-in. While the TV is praised as a great value for the price, the software quirks and setup challenges hold it back from being perfect.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound with plenty of volume
- Vibrant and bright colors
- Good value for the price
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Voice guidance speed issues
- Difficulty switching between broadcast and internet TV
- Problems downloading apps
- LG account sign-in issues
- TV defaults to internet channels
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | FreeSync, VRR | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Apple AirPlay, Works with Alexa, Alexa Built-in, Works with Google Assistant, LG ThinQ | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 102W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 189 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 8.30 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.