Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
No customer feedback yet
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
85 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Picture quality 14
Brightness 7
Build quality 5
Audio quality 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 4
Scores
Gaming
Streaming
Budget
Sports
Smart Home
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony A90K XR42A90K 42" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | ALLM | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple Airplay, Chromecast Built-In | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 25W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | 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 | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 29.30 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
No current pricing available
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
Verdict
Winner: LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
