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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the LG UP8000 is significantly less expensive than the Sony X85K and still offers a good watching experience for news, talk shows, reality TV, and animations. However, its performance in dark rooms is not as strong, and it might not be the best choice for gaming or in very bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, while more costly, delivers an overall better picture quality, excels in gaming, and sports viewing, and is superior for watching movies and series. It also performs better in bright rooms and has a higher sound quality with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. However, it may not be as well suited for wider viewing angles due to its screen technology. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
7.2
5.10/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
6.4
5.10/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 is less suitable for movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor color volume which affect its ability to deliver deep blacks and a wide range of colors. On the other hand, the Sony X85K has better contrast, black uniformity, and color accuracy out of the box, making it more capable of providing a richer and more immersive viewing experience for these types of content.
Sports
6.6
7.4
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better for watching sports in part because it has much better motion processing, ensuring smoother action, as well as a faster response time, which reduces motion blur. Although both the LG UP8000 and Sony X85K handle reflections well, the LG UP8000 offers wider viewing angles, which might be beneficial in a room where people are spread out, but its slower response time and poorer motion processing make it less ideal for fast-paced sports.
Gaming
5.7
7.5
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 has a fair response time and input lag, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming where quick screen changes occur. In comparison, the Sony X85K offers good response time and input lag, which provides a smoother gaming experience with less delay between user actions and on-screen reactions.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.5
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 has poor color gamut and color volume, which leads to less vibrant and accurate colors for animated content, while the Sony X85K exhibits good performance in these areas resulting in more vivid and true-to-life colors when watching cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
8.2
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K provides a 'very good' experience for news and talk shows primarily because of its superior SDR brightness and excellent colors straight out of the box, which contribute to a clearer and more vibrant picture especially in bright room conditions. In contrast, the LG UP8000 offers a 'fair' experience as it has lower SDR brightness and 'good' colors out of the box, making it less suitable for well-lit environments but still capable for casual viewing.
Bright Room
5.9
7.4
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$480
$648
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $480 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $648.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43UP8000 | KD-43X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.2" x 38.1" x 2.2" | 22.2" x 37.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.5" x 38.1" | 24.7" x 37.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 19.4 lbs | 22.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | July 2021
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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