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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you prioritize gaming and watching sports, the Sony A90K could be a better choice with its higher refresh rate and performance in these areas. However, the LG A1 has almost equivalent picture quality and could save you some money. The Sony A90K is better suited for rooms where glare is an issue, but it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms compared to in darker environments. For standard viewing, such as watching movies and TV shows, both TVs offer very good experiences. If you are considering using the TV as a monitor, the Sony would be more suitable due to its better suitability for this use. Keep in mind, the LG A1's sound power is lower, so you may need to invest in a sound system if audio performance is important to you. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 48" Sony A90K (OLED) and the 48" LG A1 (OLED). At the time of writing the 48" Sony A90K (OLED) cost $1,398 and the 48" LG A1 (OLED) cost $1,300.
Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- The LG A1 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
8.0
9.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
Gaming
7.0
8.8
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the LG A1 (OLED) is good.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90K (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
9.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A90K (OLED) to be excellent for movies & TV, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.4
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
8.7
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
6.6
6.7
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) are both only fair for bright room.
Cost
$1,300
$1,298
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,298.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG A1 (OLED) | Sony A90K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED48A1 | 48A90K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 48" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8" | 24.6" x 42.1" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.7" x 42.2" | 24.9" x 42.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.1 lbs | 29.6 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 25 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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