LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
LG
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
No customer feedback yet
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
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| LG OLED42C5PUA 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 |
| Motion Tech | VRR | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | a9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | 185W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 153 kWh★ | 407 kWh |
| Weight | 11.00 kg★ | 24.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (79th percentile)
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 5 of 40 specs.