The LG NANO90 is more expensive but offers a better gaming experience, stronger overall picture quality, and superior performance in bright rooms. It also has a higher refresh rate and more HDMI ports, which could be important for connecting multiple devices. On the other hand, the Sony X77L is less expensive and still provides a good experience for sports content and has better color accuracy out of the box. However, it falls short in darker room settings and has a lower refresh rate. If budget is a primary concern and you primarily watch sports or regular TV shows, the Sony could suffice. But if gaming and use in a brightly lit room are important, you may find the LG to be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO90 (LCD)
Very good for gaming
Good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
5.6/10
5.28/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Gaming
8.0/10
5.8/10
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
50.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
7.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.4/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 excels in gaming due to its good response time and very good input lag, minimizing motion blur and delay in displaying content from gaming devices. In contrast, the Sony X77L, despite having very good input lag, offers poor response time, which can result in more noticeable blur during fast-paced games.
Bright Room
6.9/10
6.0/10
6.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for bright room, though the LG NANO90 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG NANO90 has better handling of reflections and HDR brightness than the Sony X77L, making it more suitable for bright rooms; however, the Sony X77L offers a wider color gamut and color volume, which may be better for vibrant content despite its fair reflection handling and lower HDR brightness.
Cost
$1,719
$598
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has a price of $1,719 and the Sony X77L (LCD) costs $598.
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG NANO90 has poor colors out of the box, which compromises the initial viewing experience, and both its contrast and local dimming are not ideal, leading to less impressive dark scenes and a weaker cinematic feel. Meanwhile, the Sony X77L exhibits very good colors out of the box, but suffers from even lower contrast and poor local dimming capabilities, along with subpar color volume, affecting its overall ability to display deep blacks and a rich, vibrant picture for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.8/10
6.8/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and LG NANO90 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG NANO90 offers very good reflections handling and good response time, making it suitable for watching sports in well-lit rooms and ensuring smooth motion; however, it shows weaker performance in motion processing and has a merely fair viewing angle, which might be a concern in wider seating arrangements. On the other hand, the Sony X77L has fair reflections handling and poor response time, resulting in less optimal performance in bright rooms and less smooth motion during fast sports, but it outperforms the LG in gray uniformity and viewing angles, enhancing the visual consistency across the screen and viewing experience from different angles.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6/10
6.0/10
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
4.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
5.9/10
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 NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 (LCD) performs poorly for cartoons and animation due to its fair color gamut and color out of the box scores, meaning its ability to produce a wide range of colors and accurately display them without adjustment is limited. The Sony X77L (LCD), while still not excellent, is considered fair because, despite having a poor color gamut, its very good colors out of the box score indicates it can display accurate colors right away which is typically more appealing for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Both the LG NANO90 and the Sony X77L LCD TVs are acceptable options for watching news and TV programs, with the LG NANO90 offering very good upscaling and colors straight out of the box, whereas the Sony X77L is slightly behind with good performance in these areas but is a more recent model which could indicate improved technology or features. Both models deliver fair SDR brightness, which is important when viewing in well-lit rooms, and both provide a good enough color gamut and volume for a satisfactory viewing experience without the need for immediate calibration.
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How the LG NANO90 (LCD) and the Sony X77L (LCD) compare to other TVs
"Here we have HDR pictures that look bright, but also manage to typically hit decently deep black levels.WebOS continues, though, to be one of the easiest to use. Connections are strong for a mid-range TV. Native 4K pictures look crisp and detailed."
"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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