Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
78 out of 100 high confidence 200 reviews
The Sony Bravia XR8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially when paired with a PS5. Many users find it a significant upgrade over previous TVs, praising its ease of setup and integration with Google TV. However, a notable minority report issues with a sluggish user interface, random power cycling, and missing features like a sleep timer, leading to some returns. Overall, it is highly recommended for movie enthusiasts and gamers who can overlook its software quirks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Deep blacks (OLED)
- Excellent PS5 integration
- Easy setup and navigation
Cons
- Sluggish user interface
- Random power cycling issues
- No sleep timer feature
- Slow app switching
- Mediocre in bright rooms
Picture quality 45
Ps5 integration 12
User interface speed 8
Power issues 5
Setup ease 15
Sound quality 10
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55" | LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 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 | Infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 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 | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.10 kg | 16.01 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
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 K55XR8B 55"0.074score per dollar
vs
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA0.106score per dollar
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
