LG OLED evo OLED42C6PUA 42"
LG
80 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo OLED42C6PUA 42"
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Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
75 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
Picture quality 5
Remote control issues 4
App stability 2
Setup experience 3
Build quality 3
Customer service 2
Scores
Streaming
Budget
Sports
Smart Home
Movies
Corporate
Gaming
Portable
Outdoor
Specifications
| LG OLED evo OLED42C6PUA 42" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Alpha 11 AI processor Gen3 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 185W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 139 kWh★ | 407 kWh |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 24.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo OLED42C6PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (86th percentile)86th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.