LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"

LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"

LG
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"

No customer feedback yet

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

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
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

Scores

Streaming
LG
78
Sony
97
Smart Home
LG
80
Sony
97
Gaming
LG
94
Sony
84
Sports
LG
75
Sony
93
Corporate
LG
73
Sony
93
Movies
LG
64
Sony
86
Budget
LG
81
Sony
86
Portable
LG
73
Sony
63
Outdoor
LG
49
Sony
65

Specifications

LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size42"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLED★Mini-LED
BacklightOLED★Mini-LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratioinfinite—
Color GamutWide Color Gamut: QuadNot Specified by Manufacturer
Motion TechOLED MotionXR Motion Clarity
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen7XR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Response Time0.10000000149011612 ms★—
VRRFreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformwebOSGoogle TV
Voice AssistantAlexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringAirPlay 2AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works WithAlexa, Google, Apple HomeKitGoogle Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.2.2
Wattage20W70W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports3★2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x200400x400
Power & Size
Power80W★345W
Energy Star✓★✗
Annual Energy—759 kWh★
Weight9.80 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"

  • Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.

LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42" Better at:

GamingPortable

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetMoviesSportsOutdoorCorporateStreamingSmart Home