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If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the LG NANO75 is significantly less expensive than the Sony X85J and may be a good choice for everyday TV viewing and bright room usage. However, the Sony X85J offers better picture quality and motion handling, which is particularly beneficial for watching sports and gaming, but it does come at a higher price point. Neither TV is ideal for dark room viewing due to their LCD panels, but the Sony's better contrast might give it a slight edge in this scenario. Overall, if cost is a major factor, the LG may serve your needs, but if you're looking for higher performance and better overall features, and are willing to pay more, the Sony X85J would be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO75 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85J (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
5.6
7.3
4.97/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.5
4.97/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO75 struggles with movie and cinematic TV watching due to its poor contrast, lack of local dimming, and black uniformity which means in dark scenes details can be lost, while the Sony X85J offers better performance in those areas making it more suitable for such content. Both TVs have some strengths—like good colors out of the box and decent gray uniformity—however, the LG's IPS screen provides wider viewing angles, which could be a benefit if you often watch TV from different positions in the room, but Sony's VA panel is better suited for a traditional straight-on viewing experience where contrast is key..
Sports
6.7
7.2
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J has a better motion processing score which is vital for watching fast-paced sports, and although it has a poorer viewing angle, it's not as relevant for sports where the audience is typically centered. The LG NANO75 has a lower response time which can be important for sports but offers better reflection handling, which helps if you're watching in a room with many light sources, but its gray uniformity is just slightly less compared to Sony X85J.
Gaming
5.7
7.6
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO75 has a lower response time and input lag performance compared to the Sony X85J, which makes the latter better for gaming as it can handle fast-moving scenes more fluidly and responds quicker to your controls. Additionally, the Sony X85J has a higher refresh rate, further improving its ability to provide a smooth gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.6
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85J excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent color representation straight out of the box and good scores in both color gamut and color volume, ensuring vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the LG NANO75 falls short for the same content mainly because of its fair color out of the box performance and poor ratings in color gamut and color volume, leading to less impressive and less diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1
8.2
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is considered very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and has high SDR brightness, which are very important factors for such content. Conversely, the LG NANO75 is rated as fair due to its lower performance in upscaling and less impressive SDR brightness, despite having decent colors out of the box; also, factors like local dimming and contrast ratio, which the Sony handles better, contribute to the Sony's superior performance in this viewing category.
Bright Room
5.8
7.3
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO75 is not as well-suited for bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness levels and its good, but not excellent, reflection handling, whereas the Sony X85J excels in bright rooms with very good SDR and HDR brightness and superior reflection handling despite its lower contrast than the LG NANO75.
Cost
$580
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG NANO75 (LCD) has a price of $580 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $850.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG NANO75 (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $850 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2022 | April 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50NANO75 | KD-50X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.6" x 44.1" x 2.3" | 25.5" x 44" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.9" x 44.1" | 28.1" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 26.9 lbs | 28.0 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 | 5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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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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