Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
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 UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
The TV offers good picture quality and decent value for the price, especially for basic use like watching YouTube or movies. However, the smart TV interface is slow and laggy, with a poorly designed UI cluttered with ads, and the remote is frustratingly small. Some users experienced missing screws or Bluetooth compatibility issues, but overall it's seen as a solid budget option.
Pros
- Good picture quality
- Good value for money
- Quick and simple setup
- Stable WiFi connection
- Decent sound quality
Cons
- Slow and laggy smart TV interface
- Poorly designed UI with ads
- Frustratingly small remote
- Missing screws for stand
- Bluetooth compatibility issues with speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | TruMotion 120 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Quad Core Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple Airplay2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 75W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 140 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 7.21 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 (31st percentile)
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- Strong smart (65th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.