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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you plan on watching movies or viewing content in a darker room, the LG A1 with its OLED panel will offer better picture quality due to deep blacks and high contrast ratio, but this comes at a higher price. For sports, gaming, or use in a bright room, the Sony X85K, although less expensive, has an LCD panel with a higher refresh rate, which can be beneficial for fast action and reducing motion blur. The Sony model may not offer the same level of picture quality in dark scenes compared to the LG OLED but will perform better in sunny rooms. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
  • Very good for dark room
  • Very good for movies & TV
  • Very good for sports
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Very good viewing angle
  • Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.2
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
7.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.9
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
6.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.

Sports

8.0
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
7.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.

Gaming

7.0
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
7.5
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both good for gaming, though the Sony X85K (LCD) is somewhat better.

Cartoons & Animation

8.0
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
8.5
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X85K (LCD) is somewhat better.

Bright Room

6.6
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
7.4
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
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Key similarities

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News, Talk, & Other TV

8.4
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
8.2
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The LG A1 (OLED) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.

Cost

$1,100
OLED65A1
KD-65X85K
$1,098
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The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.

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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG A1 (OLED)Sony X85K (LCD)
LG A1 (OLED)Sony X85K (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,100
$1,098
Brand
LGSony
Release Date
March 3, 2021May 4, 2022
Full name
OLED65A1KD-65X85K
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
6.6/106.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.3/107.3/10
Bright Room Score
6.7/107.4/10
Gaming Score
7/107.6/10
Movies & TV Score
8.9/106.5/10
Sports Score
8/107.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 57" x 1.8"32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.1" x 57"35.6" x 57.2"
Weight without Stand
52.2 lbs48.5 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
NoYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
10/107.5/10
Local Dimming
10/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

Get a great deal on the LG A1 (OLED) or the Sony X85K (LCD)

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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