Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Picture quality 8
Motion handling 5
Value for money 5
Smart tv interface 4
Build quality 3
Sound quality 3
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48" | LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | XR OLED Contrast Pro | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 25W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 162 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 13.43 kg★ | 16.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
- 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 XR48A90K 48"0.061score per dollar
vs
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA0.106score per dollar
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
