LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50"
This commercial TV has very limited capabilities, lacking basic features like scheduled power on/off. Users struggled with content management, as third-party apps failed and LG's software was inaccessible. One review noted the manual is useless and the TV cannot be mounted vertically. However, it does support USB playback of images and videos.
Pros
- USB playback support
- Built-in digital signage features
Cons
- No scheduled power on/off
- Useless manual
- No vertical mounting support
- Inaccessible LG management software
- Third-party apps not working
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | 68% NTSC | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 100W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 183 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 25.86 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50"
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average picture quality (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
LG UM340E 50UM340E0UZ 50" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
