LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this LG QNED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and great sound. Many highlight its excellent performance in both bright and dark rooms, and its suitability for gaming. A few minor criticisms include a less intuitive navigation menu and uncertainty about long-term durability, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great sound
- Excellent for gaming
- Good in bright and dark rooms
Cons
- Non-intuitive navigation menu
- Uncertain long-term durability
- TV speakers lack bass
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Pro | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 113W★ | 185W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 209 kWh★ | 407 kWh |
| Weight | 22.50 kg★ | 24.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 40 specs.
