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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option and don't mind sacrificing some screen brightness, the LG B3 with its OLED technology is excellent for dark room viewing, offers vibrant colors, and has perfect blacks which is great for movies. However, it won't be as bright as the Sony X95L, so it's not the best for very sunny rooms or if high brightness is a priority. The Sony X95L, on the other hand, is pricier but offers better performance in bright rooms and might have more enhanced picture quality due to its LCD technology with miniLED backlighting, offering high peak brightness and good reflection handling. For sports and daytime TV watching in well-lit environments, the Sony X95L may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B3 (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 X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
9.2
8.4
10/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X95L (LCD) is very good.
The LG B3's OLED technology provides exceptional contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, which are crucial for an immersive movie-watching experience; however, its brightness and gray uniformity are lesser compared to the Sony X95L. The Sony X95L, with its LCD screen and excellent local dimming, offers great contrast and color performance, but its viewing angles and black uniformity are not as strong as the LG B3, which might affect the viewing experience in a dark room or from off-angles.
Gaming
8.9
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The LG B3 (OLED) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG B3 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG B3 is noted for its excellent response time and best input lag performance, ideal for gaming that demands quick reflexes and instantaneous on-screen reactions, while the Sony X95L, though slightly behind in response time, still performs very well with good input lag, suitable for high-quality gaming experiences. Both models offer a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals important for fast-paced gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
9.2
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG B3 (OLED) is very good.
The LG B3 excels at upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, which is appropriate for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs that don't require the highest brightness. The Sony X95L, on the other hand, delivers excellent SDR brightness and better upscaling, making it particularly suitable for those types of content, especially in environments with lots of ambient light.
Bright Room
7.3
9.7
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG B3 (OLED) is good.
The Sony X95L (LCD) is considered best for bright room viewing because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which means it can maintain image clarity under different lighting conditions. In contrast, the LG B3 (OLED), while offering perfect contrast and very good reflection handling for an immersive experience, has only good SDR and HDR brightness, making it less optimal than the Sony model in well-lit rooms.
Cost
$998
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The LG B3 (OLED) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.8
8.6
10/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B3 (OLED) and Sony X95L (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Sports
8.3
8.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The LG B3 OLED has excellent response time and very good motion processing, making it great for fast action in sports, with wide viewing angles allowing groups to watch without loss in picture quality. In contrast, the Sony X95L LCD displays fast motion with clarity due in part to its exceptional motion processing, but it doesn't handle reflections as well as the LG B3, which makes it less ideal for brightly lit rooms.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
9.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
9.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG B3 (OLED) is very good.
The LG B3 (OLED) delivers very good colors right out of the box and has a wide color gamut, which enhances the vibrancy of cartoons, but its color volume is somewhat limited compared to some other TVs. The Sony X95L (LCD), on the other hand, while also providing very good colors without the need for calibration, boasts excellent color volume, which means it can represent a wider range of colors at different luminosities, making animations pop even more.
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How the LG B3 (OLED) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG B3 (OLED) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B3 | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | WebOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57" x 1.8" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
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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