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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP8000 may be more suited for general use and offers a slightly better overall picture quality. It excels relatively in gaming and sports content, and performs decently in bright rooms. However, it won't perform as well in dark rooms due to its limited contrast and black uniformity. The Sony X77L, on the other hand, is superior for watching sports and has a higher quality sound that supports various formats, including voice commands for easier accessibility. Its picture quality in bright rooms is slightly better than the LG, but like the LG, it also falls short in dark room performance. Both TVs are similarly priced and have a 65-inch screen with LED IPS technology, ensuring wide viewing angles but only modest contrast levels. If better sound and sports viewing are priorities, the Sony might be the favored choice; for gaming and a marginally better overall picture, you may lean towards the LG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.7
5.6
5.10/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.2
5.10/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG UP8000 struggles with movies and cinematic content because it lacks local dimming, has only moderate contrast which leads to washed-out blacks, and while its color accuracy out of the box is good, its poor black uniformity can hurt dark scene performance. The Sony X77J also underperforms in movie viewing due to poor contrast and local dimming, which reduce the depth of blacks, though it boasts good color accuracy and slightly better black uniformity than the LG, yet still not enough to offset its fundamental contrast limitations.
Sports
6.6
6.8
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP8000 has a fair response time, which is critical for watching fast-paced sports without much ghosting or trailing, and it manages reflections decently, meaning glare should not be too distracting. However, the Sony X77L has a superior motion processing feature, which makes it better at displaying smooth action during sports, although both have just fair reflection handling which can impact viewing when there are lots of lights or windows in the room.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.4/10
The Sony X77L (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UP8000 has a fair response time but excellent input lag, which might be suitable for casual gaming but can still present motion blur with fast-paced games. Conversely, while the Sony X77L has very good input lag, it has poor response time, causing slow pixel transition that can lead to smearing, making it less ideal for fast gaming action.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X77L (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000's poor performance when watching cartoons is due to its satisfactory colors out of the box and its poor color gamut, impacting the vividness and variety of colors. On the other hand, the Sony X77L fares better because, despite its poor color gamut which affects color range, it has very good colors out of the box, delivering better initial color accuracy and appeal for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
6.0
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG UP8000 delivers good upscaling for standard definition content, an advantage when watching regular TV programs, but its SDR brightness is just fair, which may not be ideal in bright rooms. The Sony X77L also offers very good upscaling with a slightly better SDR brightness, making it a better choice for well-lit environments, although its out-of-the-box colors are richer than the LG which could enhance the viewing experience right from the start.
Bright Room
5.9
6.0
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X77L (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 struggles more with brightness and reflection handling compared to the Sony X77L, making it less suitable for bright rooms. Specifically, the UP8000 has lower SDR and HDR brightness scores and handles reflections less effectively, while the X77L has modestly better performance in these areas, along with slightly more vibrant colors, which contributes to its fair performance in bright environments.
Cost
$480
$478
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $480 and the Sony X77L (LCD) costs $478.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | Sony X77L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $478 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2021 | July 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55UP8000 | KD-55X77L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.6" x 2.3" | 28.5" x 49" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.6" | 31.1" x 49" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 33.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 3.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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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LG UP8000 (LCD)
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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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Milton Clark | September 2023
"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."
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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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