Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
LG OLED77G5WUA 77"
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 OLED77G5WUA 77"
The LG G5 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, brightness, and lifelike colors, with many users calling it a major upgrade over previous TVs. However, a few complaints about shipping delays, a poorly designed remote, and intrusive ads on startup temper the enthusiasm. Overall, it's seen as a premium investment worth the price for home theater enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Very bright display
- Lifelike colors
- Great upscaling of HD content
- Sleek wall-mount design
Cons
- Poorly designed remote
- Intrusive ads on startup
- Shipping delays
- Weak built-in speakers
- No tabletop stand included
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | LG OLED77G5WUA 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 77" |
| 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 |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 |
| 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 | 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 | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| 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 | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 195W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 359 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg★ | 45.00 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 OLED77G5WUA 77"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
