Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
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
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5"
The LG StanbyME Go is praised for its unique pivoting design, portability, and versatility for various uses like watching movies or fitness. However, users note limitations such as the restricted app store and difficulty connecting as a touchscreen to a PC. A common wish is for a built-in battery to eliminate the need for constant plug-in.
Pros
- Unique pivoting design
- Portable and freestanding
- Versatile for various uses
- Large touchscreen
- Good screen brightness
Cons
- Limited app store access
- No built-in battery
- Difficult PC touchscreen connection
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | 1000:1 |
| Color Gamut | — | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 5 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 2.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 6.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5"
- Strong picture quality (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average audio (27th percentile)
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
