Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
LG G5 Series OLED65G5WUA 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
LG G5 Series OLED65G5WUA 65"
The LG G5 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive brightness. Users highlight its sleek, flush-to-wall design and included no-gap wall mount as major value-adds. The smart interface is praised for being smooth and responsive, and the TV is recommended for both movies and gaming. No significant complaints were mentioned across the five reviews.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vibrant and natural colors
- Deep blacks and high contrast
- Impressive brightness
- Sleek flush-to-wall design
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | LG G5 Series OLED65G5WUA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms | 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 | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | — | 5W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 300mm | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 148W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 162 kWh★ | 274 kWh |
| Weight | 13.43 kg★ | 22.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
LG G5 Series OLED65G5WUA 65"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.