Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
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
LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55"
The LG C3 OLED TV receives very positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. Reviewers highlight its brightness, ease of setup, and seamless integration with smart home systems, though some note that the webOS interface could be improved. A few users mention using a soundbar for better audio, but overall the TV is considered a fantastic upgrade for both movies and gaming.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with deep blacks
- Bright screen with vibrant colors
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Easy setup and wall-mounting
- Seamless Apple HomeKit integration
Cons
- webOS UI feels unrefined
- Remote can be twitchy
- Sound quality alone may require a soundbar
- Potential burn-in concerns (though not experienced by reviewers)
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | Infinite |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | None |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | a9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 2W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 140W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 176 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
