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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're seeking a TV with an emphasis on picture quality, especially for movies and high-end gaming, the Sony A95L OLED TV surpasses the LG UR9000 LCD TV, particularly in darker environments. For those on a budget, the LG UR9000 is significantly less costly and provides a decent overall experience, particularly for watching sports. The LG has a 60Hz LCD panel and the Sony has a 144Hz OLED panel, which means the Sony will have smoother motion and better viewing angles, which could be more appealing for avid gamers and for viewing from different positions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UR9000 (LCD)
- The LG UR9000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
10.0
3.31/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
10.0
3.31/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 struggles with movie and cinematic TV watching because of its lower contrast, insufficient local dimming, and poor black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scene performance. On the other hand, the Sony A95L excels in these areas with perfect contrast, superior local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, alongside better colors out of the box, color volume, and viewing angles.
Sports
6.8
10.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L offers the best experience for sports with superior motion processing and response time that ensures smooth action scenes, and excellent viewing angles so the picture doesn't degrade when viewed from the side. On the other hand, the LG UR9000, while fair in motion processing and reflection handling, falls short in viewing angle and response time, making it less suitable for fast-paced sports viewing especially from various angles.
Gaming
5.7
10.0
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
15.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95L (OLED) offers a best gaming experience due to its superior response time and input lag performance, meaning it responds more quickly to your actions and displays smoother motion. On the other hand, the LG UR9000 (LCD) has fair ratings for both response time and input lag, leading to slower reaction times and less fluid motion during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
10.0
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 struggles with animation because it has a poor color gamut, which is crucial for vibrant and varied shades. In contrast, the Sony A95L excels with animation, delivering exceptional color reproduction out of the box and the best possible color gamut, making colors appear more accurate and vivid.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.5
10.0
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95L delivers superior upscaling of lower resolution content found in news and talk shows, and offers exceptional SDR brightness, making it excellent for daytime viewing, while the LG UR9000 has fair upscaling and SDR brightness that may not be as satisfying in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
5.8
9.0
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$547
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG UR9000 (LCD) has a price of $547 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UR9000 (LCD) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$547 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UR9000 | XR-65A95L | |
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 | 5.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 5.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.3" x 1.2" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.3" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52 lbs | 51.6 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 | 3.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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