LG OLED A2 55" vs Sony Bravia 9 75"
The Verdict
LG's A2 delivers exceptional OLED picture quality with perfect blacks and wide viewing angles at an accessible $899 price point, featuring webOS 22 and triple HDMI inputs. Sony's Bravia 9 represents a premium investment at $2999, offering a massive 75-inch Mini-LED display with stunning 3300-nit brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and advanced gaming features like VRR,critical for competitive gaming. Audio quality heavily favors Sony with 85-watt 4.2.2ch Acoustic Multi-Audio versus LG's modest 20-watt 2.0 setup. For competitive gamers and large living rooms, the Bravia 9's superior brightness, variable refresh rate, and 8ms input lag justify the premium. However, the A2's OLED technology still produces superior color accuracy and contrast at 1/3 the price, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts with moderate budgets. Choose the LG A2 for picture quality-per-dollar; pick Sony Bravia 9 if you demand the latest gaming technology and maximum brightness.
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 Bravia 9 75" if…
- →XR Backlight Master Drive with thousands of precise Mini-LED zones for exceptional contrast
- →Acoustic Multi-Audio+ uses speakers behind the screen to localize sound to on-screen action
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for top-tier cinematic HDR
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 Bravia 9 75"
Pros
- XR Backlight Master Drive with thousands of precise Mini-LED zones for exceptional contrast
- Acoustic Multi-Audio+ uses speakers behind the screen to localize sound to on-screen action
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for top-tier cinematic HDR
- Google TV is clean, feature-rich, and tightly integrated with Google ecosystem
- 85W output from a 4.2.2ch system is class-leading built-in audio
Cons
- Very high price at $2,999 for a Mini-LED panel that cannot match OLED black levels
- Input lag of ~8ms, while good, trails LG OLED panels for competitive gaming
- Sony's Bravia Cam (for auto-calibration features) is sold separately
- 75-inch size and 101 lbs makes installation and repositioning very challenging
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED A2 55" | Sony Bravia 9 75" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs | 101.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 48.4 x 28.0 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 30.0 x 9.4 inches | 66.8 x 44.7 x 13.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 85 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 4.2.2ch Acoustic Multi-Audio+ |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 14 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode |
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 3300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 22 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
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