LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
LG
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Sony
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Brightness 8
Picture quality 8
Blooming 2
Viewing angles 1
Sound quality 5
Design 3
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Gaming
Sports
Corporate
Budget
Movies
Portable
Outdoor
Specifications
| LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Gamut: Quad | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7 | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | 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 | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 80W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG C4 OLED42C4PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.