Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1"
The LG OLED C5 65-inch and 77-inch TVs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the immersive cinematic experience, smooth gaming with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1, and user-friendly webOS with a magic remote. A few minor criticisms include a cluttered home screen with ads (which can be turned off), a less preferred remote design, and the need for initial tweaking of settings. Overall, it is highly recommended for both movies and gaming, especially in darker rooms.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and perfect contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent HDR performance
- Smooth 144Hz gaming
Cons
- Cluttered home screen with ads
- Mediocre remote design
- Ads can be turned off but annoying
- Requires initial settings tweaking
- Less bright than some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| 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 | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| 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 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 164W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 302 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 16.60 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65.1"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.