LG OLED C2 55" (Evo) vs Sony X90L 65"
The Verdict
Both TVs excel in different areas at competitive price points. LG's 55" OLED C2 ($1299) delivers superior contrast and color accuracy with its self-emissive pixels, achieving near-perfect blacks and exceptional viewing angles,ideal for cinematic content. Sony's larger 65" X90L ($1099) compensates with significantly brighter peak performance (1300 nits vs 800 nits), making it superior for bright rooms, plus you gain 10 additional inches for $200 less. Gaming performance heavily favors LG with 6ms input lag versus Sony's 8ms. Audio favors LG at 40W with 2.2ch versus Sony's modest 20W 2.0ch setup. However, Sony's Full Array LED with local dimming and superior brightness excel in HDR highlights and sports viewing. Choose LG C2 for premium picture quality and gaming, or select Sony X90L for brightness, size, and budget consciousness.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED C2 55" (Evo) if…
- →OLED Evo panel is noticeably brighter than the C1 generation
- →Dolby Vision IQ adapts HDR dynamically to room lighting
- →Best 55-inch gaming TV with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and <10ms input lag
Buy the Sony X90L 65" if…
- →Sony's Cognitive Processor XR delivers best-in-class upscaling and color
- →Full-array local dimming produces excellent contrast for an LED TV
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for premium content
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED C2 55" (Evo)
Pros
- OLED Evo panel is noticeably brighter than the C1 generation
- Dolby Vision IQ adapts HDR dynamically to room lighting
- Best 55-inch gaming TV with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and <10ms input lag
- Lightweight at 29.1 lbs — easy to wall-mount
- α9 Gen5 AI processor upscales content impressively
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk remains for static content viewers
- 800 nits peak brightness is modest compared to Mini-LED alternatives
- webOS ads are intrusive on the home screen
- Remote control lacks backlighting
Sony X90L 65"
Pros
- Sony's Cognitive Processor XR delivers best-in-class upscaling and color
- Full-array local dimming produces excellent contrast for an LED TV
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for premium content
- 120Hz with VRR makes it genuinely good for PS5 gaming
- Google TV has the widest app selection of any smart TV platform
Cons
- Blooming visible in dark scenes with bright highlights
- 20W speakers are average despite the Acoustic Multi-Audio branding
- Heavier than competing LED TVs at 48.5 lbs
- Google TV can feel sluggish and ad-heavy on the home screen
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED C2 55" (Evo) | Sony X90L 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs | 48.5 lbs |
| Dimensions | 48.2 x 27.8 x 1.6 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.2 x 29.9 x 8.2 inches | 57.3 x 35.6 x 11.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.0ch Acoustic Multi-Audio |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 6 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Type | OLED Evo (WOLED) | Full Array LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (native) |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 22 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
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