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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize impeccable black levels and viewing angles for movies and general TV watching in darker rooms, the LG A2 OLED is the superior choice despite its higher cost, but keep in mind it has a lower refresh rate which is not ideal for gaming. The Sony X90L LCD, on the other hand, is less expensive and has a higher refresh rate that's better for gaming and sports, and its brighter screen performs better in well-lit rooms. However, it won't match the LG in terms of picture depth due to its contrast limitations compared to OLED technology. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
7.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The LG A2 delivers exceptional contrast and black uniformity due to its OLED technology, making it excellent for watching movies and cinematic TV, providing deep blacks and rich details in dark scenes. The Sony X90L, while being an LCD TV with lower contrast and black uniformity, also offers a good cinematic experience with its strong color reproduction and decent viewing angles, but it is outperformed by the LG A2 in scenes demanding higher contrast.
Sports
8.2
7.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The LG A2 is very good for watching sports because it has an excellent response time and very good motion processing, making fast action smooth and clear, along with a very good reflections handling and wider viewing angles due to its OLED technology. The Sony X90L, while good for watching sports, has very good motion processing and a slightly better response time than the LG A2, but its reflections handling and viewing angles are limited by its LCD technology, making it less ideal in bright rooms or for groups spread out across the room.
Gaming
7.1
8.1
9.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG A2 (OLED) is good.
The LG A2 boasts an excellent response time and very good input lag, making it responsive for gaming on its OLED display, but its 60Hz refresh rate might limit the smoothness of fast-moving visuals. On the other hand, the Sony X90L also offers a very good response time and good input lag, combined with a higher 120Hz refresh rate for a more fluid gaming experience on its LCD screen.
Bright Room
7.0
8.6
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG A2 (OLED) is good.
The LG A2 OLED, although it has a perfect contrast ratio that ensures deep blacks and a very good reflections handling, it offers only good SDR and fair HDR brightness, limiting its effectiveness in a bright room. In contrast, the Sony X90L LCD displays excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, which, along with a lower reflections handling capability when compared to the LG A2, makes it more suitable for a brighter environment.
Cost
$1,997
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG A2 (OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The LG A2 (OLED) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90L (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG A2 (OLED) is very good.
The LG A2 OLED has very good upscaling and SDR brightness that ensures clear delivery of news and TV programs, however, its performance in brightly lit rooms may be limited due to lower peak brightness. The Sony X90L LCD excels with its excellent SDR brightness and effective upscaling, enhanced by its brighter display, making it suitable for well-lit environments, though its local dimming feature isn't as precise as OLED's perfect blacks, affecting contrast slightly.
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How the LG A2 (OLED) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A2 (OLED) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A2 | XR-65X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57" | 34" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.7 lbs | 53.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Al Griffin | August 2022
"Movie fans will find a lot here to love, and the A2 series’ low prices compared with other OLED TVs will keep their wallets happy. Images had the deep blacks and detailed shadows typical of the best 4K TVs, while colors looked both fully saturated and clean. Also, the A2’s out-of-box picture performance in Filmmaker mode was mostly accurate, requiring only slight adjustments to optimize brightness, color, and contrast."
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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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