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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP8000 is more affordable and may suffice for general TV watching or as a budget-friendly option. However, for a superior viewing experience, especially in a bright room and for content like movies and gaming, the Sony X90J outperforms the LG UP8000 with better contrast, color accuracy, and motion handling. The Sony X90J also has a higher refresh rate, which is ideal for gaming and fast action sports. While the Sony X90J comes with a higher price tag, it may be worthwhile for its enhanced performance and features. If you're on a strict budget and mostly watch TV shows or news, the LG UP8000 may meet your needs. If you prioritize picture quality and are interested in gaming or watching dynamic content, investing in the Sony X90J would be more beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
7.8
5.10/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
7.9
5.10/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.7
8.2
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J outperforms the LG UP8000 in gaming primarily due to its superior response time, reducing motion blur and making fast-paced scenes clearer. Although the LG UP8000 excels with low input lag, which is crucial for a responsive gaming experience, the Sony X90J's good input lag performance, coupled with a higher refresh rate, provides a smoother and more immersive gaming experience overall.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 displays colors with fair accuracy out of the box and has a poor color gamut and volume, making it less vibrant for cartoons and animations. The Sony X90J, on the other hand, delivers excellent color accuracy directly out of the box with a good color gamut and volume, offering richer and more consistent coloring for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
8.9
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J delivers a very good viewing experience for news and talk shows because it offers excellent upscaling that ensures lower resolution content looks sharp and has very good SDR brightness for clarity in a range of lighting conditions. The LG UP8000, while offering fair performance, falls short with less effective upscaling and lower SDR brightness, resulting in a less optimal image for the same content.
Bright Room
5.9
7.6
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 struggles in bright rooms because it has a lower reflections handling capability and does not get as bright, reducing visibility in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Sony X90J performs well in bright rooms due to its higher capability to handle reflections and better brightness, which makes images clear even when there's a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$830
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
7.1
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90J (LCD) to be good for sports, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J offers superior motion handling and a better response time, making it more suitable for sports with its smoother motion and reduced blur, while the LG UP8000's fair response time and motion processing may result in more motion blur during fast-paced scenes. Additionally, the Sony X90J, despite having quality issues with reflections, delivers better performance in handling reflections compared to the LG UP8000 which only scores fair, an advantage in a room with many light sources.
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How the LG UP8000 (LCD) and the Sony X90J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 5, 2021 | April 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP8000 | XR-65X90J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.2" x 2.3" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.4 lbs | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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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