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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG A1 is typically much less expensive and offers good performance overall, particularly in dark rooms, making it a good choice for movies and series. However, it's not as bright, which may be a drawback in sunny rooms, and its gaming performance is decent but not top-tier. The Sony A95L, on the other hand, is typically much more expensive, given its top-of-the-line features. It shines for gaming with its high response time and input lag scores and also provides exceptional picture quality for all types of content. Additionally, it has a better sound system and more HDMI ports. However, like the LG A1, its performance in bright rooms is good, not great. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- The LG A1 (OLED) 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
8.2
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
10.0
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
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG A1 excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, making it very good for watching movies and cinematic TV, but the Sony A95L surpasses it with perfect ratings in these areas plus superior color performance right out of the box and better viewing angles.
Sports
8.0
10.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L outperforms the LG A1 in watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling, which are crucial for fast-paced action and varied lighting conditions; its viewing angles are also perfect, ensuring a great view from any seat. While both have excellent response times, the LG A1's lower motion processing score suggests more visible blur during fast scenes which might not be ideal for dynamic sports content.
Gaming
7.0
10.0
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
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 A1 (OLED) is good.
The Sony A95L outperforms the LG A1 for gaming due to its higher refresh rate, which supports smoother gameplay, and its lower input lag, which means faster response to gaming commands. While both have OLED technology for excellent response times, the extra capabilities of the A95L make it more suitable for fast-paced gaming where every millisecond counts.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
10.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L (OLED) is considered the best for watching cartoons and animation due to its top-tier color performance out of the box and exceptional color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. Meanwhile, the LG A1 (OLED) is very good, with reliable color accuracy and a wide color gamut, but does not quite match the Sony A95L's excellence in color reproduction across various content types.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
10.0
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
Bright Room
6.6
9.0
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The Sony A95L outshines the LG A1 in a bright room because it has superior SDR and HDR brightness levels which enhance visibility in bright conditions, as well as better handling of reflections on the screen. While both TVs boast excellent contrast and good-to-excellent color volume and gamut, the Sony's higher brightness and reflection management make it a preferable option for well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,100
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG A1 (OLED) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65A1 | 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 | 6.6/10 | 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 | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 51.6 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 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 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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