LG OLED A2 55" vs Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
The Verdict
LG's A2 represents exceptional value for OLED technology at $899, delivering true OLED contrast with 500-nit brightness and solid 14ms gaming input lag despite lacking VRR support. Sony's A95K is a flagship QD-OLED with dramatically superior specs: its 65-inch panel achieves 1500-nit peak brightness, 120Hz native refresh rate, full gaming features (VRR), and only 8ms input lag. Audio quality heavily favors Sony with Acoustic Surface Audio+ actuators versus LG's basic 20W speakers. However, the $2,600 price gap is substantial. For budget-conscious buyers seeking genuine OLED quality, the LG A2 punches well above its weight with webOS and vibrant colors. Serious gamers and cinephiles seeking the absolute best picture should choose the Sony A95K, though casual viewers will find the LG more than adequate.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED A2 55" if…
- →Budget OLED — perfect blacks and infinite contrast at $899
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive movie watching
- →Wide viewing angles inherent to OLED technology
Buy the Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) if…
- →First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- →Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED A2 55"
Pros
- Budget OLED — perfect blacks and infinite contrast at $899
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive movie watching
- Wide viewing angles inherent to OLED technology
- Thin and lightweight for easy wall mounting
- Self-lit pixels produce gorgeous picture quality for the price
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz, VRR, or HDMI 2.1 for gaming
- Only 500 nits peak brightness — dim in well-lit rooms
- 20W speakers require a soundbar for decent audio
- Only 3 HDMI ports, all HDMI 2.0
- Older α7 Gen5 processor with basic upscaling
Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
Pros
- First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
- Dolby Vision support (unlike Samsung QD-OLED TVs)
- Perfect blacks with brighter, more vivid colors than traditional OLED
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 — flagship pricing
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz (HDMI 2.1)
- Wi-Fi 5 is inexcusable at this price point
- First-gen QD-OLED panel has some near-black color uniformity issues
- Potential burn-in risk inherent to OLED technology
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED A2 55" | Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs | 46.7 lbs |
| Dimensions | 48.4 x 28.0 x 1.8 inches | 57.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 30.0 x 9.4 inches | 57.1 x 34.3 x 13.5 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 60 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 14 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 22 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 4 |
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