LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
What Buyers Say
LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50"
This commercial TV has very limited capabilities, lacking basic features like scheduled power on/off. Users struggled with content management, as third-party apps failed and LG's software was inaccessible. One review noted the manual is useless and the TV cannot be mounted vertically. However, it does support USB playback of images and videos.
Pros
- USB playback support
- Built-in digital signage features
Cons
- No scheduled power on/off
- Useless manual
- No vertical mounting support
- Inaccessible LG management software
- Third-party apps not working
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | 68% NTSC | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 100W★ | 438W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 183 kWh★ | 355 kWh |
| Weight | 25.86 kg | 22.32 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50"
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average picture quality (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.