LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
The LG OLED C5 65-inch and 77-inch TVs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the immersive cinematic experience, smooth gaming with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1, and user-friendly webOS with a magic remote. A few minor criticisms include a cluttered home screen with ads (which can be turned off), a less preferred remote design, and the need for initial tweaking of settings. Overall, it is highly recommended for both movies and gaming, especially in darker rooms.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and perfect contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent HDR performance
- Smooth 144Hz gaming
Cons
- Cluttered home screen with ads
- Mediocre remote design
- Ads can be turned off but annoying
- Requires initial settings tweaking
- Less bright than some competitors
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | 8.5 ms |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS Digital Surround |
| 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★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 164W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 302 kWh | 162 kWh★ |
| Weight | 16.60 kg | 13.43 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
