LG OLED A2 55" vs Sony X85K 65" (LED)
The Verdict
LG's A2 OLED delivers superior picture quality with perfect blacks and exceptional contrast at 55 inches, ideal for dark room viewing and cinematic content. Sony's X85K LED compensates with higher peak brightness (700 nits vs 500), larger 65-inch screen, full VRR support, 120Hz refresh rate, and lower input lag (10ms vs 14ms), making it more versatile for bright rooms and gaming. Audio matches at 20W with Dolby Atmos on both. The A2 excels in pure image fidelity and pixel-level precision, while the X85K offers superior gaming features, brightness capability, and screen real estate. For dark-room cinephiles seeking OLED perfection, choose the LG A2. Bright-room viewers and gamers benefit more from Sony's technical advantages and larger display.
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 X85K 65" (LED) if…
- →120Hz with VRR at $999 makes it a capable mid-range gaming TV
- →Wide viewing angles from IPS panel suit family viewing
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for full HDR support
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 X85K 65" (LED)
Pros
- 120Hz with VRR at $999 makes it a capable mid-range gaming TV
- Wide viewing angles from IPS panel suit family viewing
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for full HDR support
- Sony X1 processor handles upscaling and motion well
- Google TV platform with Chromecast built-in
Cons
- IPS panel has poor black levels — contrast is a weakness
- No local dimming — black uniformity suffers in dark scenes
- 700 nits brightness is modest for HDR performance
- 20W speakers need external audio support
- Bluetooth 4.2 is dated for a 2022 TV
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED A2 55" | Sony X85K 65" (LED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs | 43.2 lbs |
| Dimensions | 48.4 x 28.0 x 1.8 inches | 57.1 x 33.1 x 3.0 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 30.0 x 9.4 inches | 57.1 x 35.8 x 13.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 14 | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | Direct LED (IPS panel) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 700 |
| 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 | 4.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 4 |
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