LG QNED84BUA 55QNED84B 55"
LG
50 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG QNED84BUA 55QNED84B 55"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
75 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
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
Picture quality 5
Remote control issues 4
App stability 2
Setup experience 3
Build quality 3
Customer service 2
Scores
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Budget
Sports
Smart Home
Movies
Corporate
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| LG QNED84BUA 55QNED84B 55" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Booster 288 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | a8 AI Processor 4K Gen3 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 Pro | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Magic Remote | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | virtual 5.1 surround sound | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | 185W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 407 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 24.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED84BUA 55QNED84B 55"
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong audio (66th percentile)
- Below average smart (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
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
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
LG QNED84BUA 55QNED84B 55"0.083score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"0.066score per dollar
LG QNED84BUA 55QNED84B 55" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
