For bright room usage, the Sony X90L with its LCD technology typically offers better brightness than the LG G1 OLED, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. If you're into movies and desire deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, the LG G1 excels with its superior contrast and color accuracy. Gamers might prefer the LG G1 for its slightly better gaming features. Sports enthusiasts would appreciate either, as both have good motion handling, but keep in mind the OLED has the risk of permanent burn-in with static elements like channel logos. The more budget-conscious shopper might lean towards the Sony X90L for its lower price without a significant sacrifice in overall quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG G1 (OLED)
Excellent for dark room
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Very good for use as monitor
Excellent viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8/10
7.8/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG G1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
7.6/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The LG G1 OLED boasts a perfect contrast ratio and superior black uniformity, making dark scenes in movies and cinematic content truly stand out, but its colors might not be as vibrant straight out of the box compared to the Sony X90L LCD which has very good color volume. However, the Sony X90L falls short in terms of contrast and local dimming which are crucial for a filmic experience, especially in darker scenes, and also has a more limited viewing angle which could affect group watching.
Sports
8.4/10
7.2/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
Gaming
9.0/10
8.1/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The LG G1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The LG G1 excels in gaming due to its perfect response times and very low input lag, ensuring that fast-moving scenes are clear and that commands from input devices are registered almost instantly. Meanwhile, the Sony X90L, while still providing a good gaming experience with relatively low input lag and decent response times, doesn't match the LG G1's performance likely because of slightly slower response times which can be more noticeable in fast-paced games.
Bright Room
7.4/10
8.6/10
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
9.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG G1 (OLED) is good.
The Sony X90L (LCD) performs very well in bright rooms because it has excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, but its reflections handling is poor. Meanwhile, the LG G1 (OLED) is only good with SDR and HDR brightness and excels in reflections handling, which helps it perform well in bright environments despite the lower brightness compared to the Sony.
Cost
$2,199
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG G1 (OLED) has a price of $2,199 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $998.
The Sony X90L (LCD) and LG G1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG G1 OLED TV is praised for its colors out of the box and has a very good color gamut, making it excellent for watching cartoons and animation with vibrant and accurate colors. The Sony X90L LCD TV also delivers very good colors straight away and provides a very good color volume, which means it can display a wide range of colors well, even though its overall color gamut isn't as exceptional as the LG's.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7/10
9.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90L (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG G1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG G1 is very good for watching news and TV programs due to its exceptional contrast and color accuracy straight from the box, ensuring that the image quality is vibrant and detailed. In comparison, the Sony X90L displays content excellently, especially because of its superior upscaling and higher SDR brightness, which makes it better for clarity and visibility in a range of lighting conditions.
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How the LG G1 (OLED) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
LG G1 (OLED)
Sony X90L (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$2,199
$998
Brand
Brand
LG
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
March 3, 2021
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
OLED65G1
XR-65X90L
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
WOLED WBE
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
8/10
8.3/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.8/10
7.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.4/10
8.6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
9/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
9.2/10
7.6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8.4/10
7.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.8/10
9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.6/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.7/10
7.3/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 56.9" x 0.8"
32.7" x 57" x 2.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35" x 56.9"
34" x 57"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
63.9 lbs
53.4 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 300
300 x 300
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
7.1/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
10/10
6.8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
7.3/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
7.3/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.1/10
9.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.4/10
8.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.8/10
6.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
9.3/10
5.6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
9.4/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.2/10
7.8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.6/10
8.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
10/10
8.1/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.2/10
8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7.5/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
4.2
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
60 W
30 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
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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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