If you prize picture quality for movies and dark room performance, the LG B2 OLED offers superior contrast and black uniformity. This makes it excellent for cinematic experiences. Gamers would also appreciate its lower input lag and faster response time.
However, if a bright room is where you'll do most of your viewing and you're okay with paying more, the Sony X95J LCD shines with higher brightness to combat glare and its LCD screen is less susceptible to potential burn-in than OLEDs.
Both TVs support major HDR formats and have similar sound capabilities, although the Sony X95J has a slightly more powerful speaker system. Keep in mind the LG B2 is generally less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B2 (OLED)
Excellent for dark room
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7/10
8.0/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B2 (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG B2 (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
8.0/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The LG B2 OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast and black uniformity inherent to OLED technology, ensuring deep blacks and vivid scenes, and it offers wide viewing angles which preserve picture quality at various seating positions. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD, while providing good contrast and local dimming for deeper blacks, falls short in black uniformity and viewing angles, which can affect how consistent the image appears across the screen, especially in dark scenes or from side seats.
Gaming
8.9/10
8.2/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The LG B2 (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG B2 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG B2 OLED boasts the best response time, which is crucial for fast-moving games where even milliseconds matter, and it also has very good input lag performance, meaning there is minimal delay between pressing a button on a controller and seeing the action on screen. In contrast, the Sony X95J LCD has very good response time as well, but with a slightly lower input lag performance; however, both TVs offer a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth motion for high-speed gaming.
Bright Room
7.5/10
9.4/10
9.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the LG B2 (OLED) is good.
The Sony X95J (LCD) performs better in bright rooms than the LG B2 (OLED) due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture easier to see when it's bright. Both TVs handle reflections well, but the LG B2 has a slight edge in reflections handling, although this is less significant compared to its lower brightness compared to the Sony X95J.
Cost
$1,597
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG B2 (OLED) has a price of $1,597 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
The LG B2 (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The LG B2 OLED is excellent for sports due to its best response time, wide viewing angles, and superior handling of reflections, which are crucial for fast-paced action and group viewing. The Sony X95J LCD, while not matching the OLED in viewing angles and reflection handling, excels in motion processing, making it also very good for watching sports where smooth motion is key.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
8.6/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The LG B2 (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG B2 OLED showcases vibrant, true-to-life colors right out of the box and maintains color richness across a wide gamut, which is paramount for the vivid and varied palettes in cartoons and animation. Conversely, the Sony X95J LCD, while still delivering very good color accuracy, might not exhibit the same depth in darker shades but compensates with better SDR brightness, making it a strong contender for watching animation in brighter rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
9.1/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG B2 (OLED) is very good.
The LG B2 OLED TV excels with its superior contrast and viewing angles, which enhances the visibility of details in TV programs, but its SDR brightness is lower, potentially affecting its performance in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD TV offers higher SDR brightness, making it better suited for brightly lit environments, and its upscaling capability is slightly better, which is beneficial when watching lower resolution content such as standard TV broadcasts.
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How the LG B2 (OLED) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
"The LG B2 OLED pairs lush, saturated colors and perfect contrast with a 120Hz screen, HDMI 2.1 ports and a great smart TV platform. The LG B2 OLED is an ideal alternative to the LG C2 OLED for folks who want a taste of OLED life without the sticker price that usually comes with it. The LG B2 OLED does a lot right in terms of performance, color saturation is wonderful and contrast is second-to-none. Not only did color saturation and off-axis viewing impress me, harder to quantify specs like motion processing and upscaling really blew me away as well."
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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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