Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
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 G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
The LG G5 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, bright screen, and excellent contrast, with many users noting a significant reduction in reflections compared to previous models. However, a major recurring complaint is that the TV does not include a stand, forcing buyers to purchase one separately at additional cost. Verified reviewers highlight the thin design, easy wall mounting, and seamless integration with external devices like Apple TV and soundbars. Overall, the G5 is considered a top-tier upgrade, especially for those upgrading from older OLEDs like the C1.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and brightness
- Excellent contrast and perfect blacks
- Significantly reduced reflections
- Thin and sleek design
- Easy wall mounting with included bracket
Cons
- No stand included in the box
- Stand must be purchased separately at extra cost
- Stand availability is limited
- Some blooming in rare edge cases
- Requires careful settings adjustment for optimal picture
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 97" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | α9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 9.1.5 |
| Wattage | 40W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 440W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.90 kg★ | 58.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 13.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
