Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
The Sony Bravia 3 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and secondary rooms. However, a significant number of reviews highlight frustrating issues with WiFi connectivity dropping, the TV turning on by itself, and smart home bugs requiring hard resets. Open-box purchases frequently arrive damaged or missing parts like stands and remotes, leading to poor customer service experiences.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Easy setup
Cons
- WiFi connectivity drops frequently
- TV turns on by itself at night
- Smart home bugs require hard reset
- Open-box items often damaged or missing parts
- Poor customer service for open-box issues
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
The LG G3 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its stunning picture quality, exceptional brightness, and vibrant colors. Many highlight its performance in bright rooms and for various content types, though some note the high price and minor issues like sparse documentation and non-backlit remote. Overall, it's highly recommended for those seeking a premium viewing experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great for bright rooms
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- High price
- Sparse documentation
- Non-backlit remote
- Cannot disable internal speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" | LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Triluminos Pro | — |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | None |
| Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 | α9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| 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 | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 213W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 134W | 115W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 308 kWh | 213 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.10 kg★ | 17.78 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong audio (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
- Strong audio (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
