LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG C5 OLED TV is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. Users appreciate the sleek design, fast interface, and easy setup, though several note that the built-in speakers are weak and the magic remote lacks a mute button. Overall, it's considered a premium TV that delivers a cinematic experience, with most reviewers highly recommending it despite minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Perfect blacks and contrast
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Sleek thin design
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- Expensive price
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors, with many users calling it a significant upgrade from previous TVs. The built-in sound, especially the screen-based audio, is praised for its immersion, and gaming performance on PS5 is noted as smooth. However, a few users report issues with lip-sync audio delay and a cheap-feeling remote, and one mentions a streaming contract issue with Spectrum. Overall, the TV is highly recommended for its premium experience, despite some minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Immersive screen-based sound
- Smooth PS5 gaming performance
- Sleek ultra-thin design
Cons
- Lip-sync audio delay
- Cheap-feeling remote
- Streaming contract issue with Spectrum
- Bluetooth remote setup difficulty
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1500 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 50W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 133W★ | 340W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 246 kWh★ | 322 kWh |
| Weight | 14.11 kg★ | 17.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Pricing
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
