Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA 48"
What Buyers Say
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
LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA 48"
Overall, users are very satisfied with the picture quality, colors, and immersive experience of this LG OLED TV, often comparing it to a cinema. The sleek design and easy setup are also praised. However, several reviewers mention issues with the remote control, specifically the lack of a mute button and an accidental scroll button, and one notes that the screen can be dark with glare during daytime viewing.
Pros
- Immaculate picture quality
- Vivid and crisp display
- Sleek and non-bulky design
- Easy setup and navigation
- Immersive cinema-like experience
Cons
- Remote lacks mute button
- Accidental scroll on middle button
- Screen dark with glare during day
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | XR Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| 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 | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa, Google |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W | 82W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh | 176 kWh★ |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 14.88 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA 48"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA 48" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 41 specs.
