Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
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 XR48A90K 48" | LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | XR OLED Contrast Pro | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | None |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | α9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | 25W | 213W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 115W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 162 kWh★ | 213 kWh |
| Weight | 13.43 kg★ | 17.78 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %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 XR48A90K 48" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
