Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
The Sony Bravia 2 II receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its picture quality, color accuracy, and value for the price, especially for casual viewing and streaming. However, significant complaints include weak or poor sound quality, remote control issues (no number buttons, no backlight), and some reports of defects or missing stand parts. A few users experienced serious problems like sound cutting out or the TV failing within weeks, while others found it a great budget-friendly Sony option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Weak sound quality
- Remote lacks number buttons
- No backlit remote
- Missing stand parts
- Occasional software glitches
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG C5 OLED TV is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. Users appreciate the sleek design, fast interface, and easy setup, though several note that the built-in speakers are weak and the magic remote lacks a mute button. Overall, it's considered a premium TV that delivers a cinematic experience, with most reviewers highly recommending it despite minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Perfect blacks and contrast
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Sleek thin design
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- Expensive price
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | HDMI 2.1 support | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS-X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 114W★ | 133W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 209 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50" offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
