A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
OLED48C1
Company ProductName Specs











XR-55X90K
Company ProductName Specs











What we think

Chevron down
PerfectRec Logo
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prefer superior picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and are willing to pay more, the LG C1 OLED might be suitable. However, if you're looking for a more affordable TV that performs well in both bright and dark environments, the Sony X90K LCD could be a better choice. The Sony is less expensive but won't offer the same level of picture quality as the LG, particularly with black levels and wide viewing angles. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
  • Very good for dark room
  • Excellent for gaming
  • Very good for movies & TV
  • Very good for sports
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Excellent viewing angle
  • Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
  • Very good for bright room
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing

Key differences

Chevron down

Picture Quality

8.5
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.9
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
7.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
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 C1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.

Sports

8.3
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
7.1
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
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.

Gaming

9.0
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
8.1
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
76.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.

Bright Room

7.1
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
8.0
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG C1 (OLED) is good.

Cost

$1,300
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
$898
Product image
Product image

$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

The LG C1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Sony X90K (LCD) costs $898.
Image of TVs
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV

Key similarities

Chevron down

Cartoons & Animation

8.2
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
8.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The LG C1 (OLED) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.6
OLED48C1
XR-55X90K
8.7
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the LG C1 (OLED) and the Sony X90K (LCD) compare to other TVs

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
LG C1 (OLED)Sony X90K (LCD)
LG C1 (OLED)Sony X90K (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,300
$898
Brand
LGSony
Release Date
April 1, 2021May 1, 2022
Full name
OLED48C1XR-55X90K
Screen Size
48"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
7.8/108/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.5/107.7/10
Bright Room Score
7.2/108/10
Gaming Score
9/108.1/10
Movies & TV Score
9/107.5/10
Sports Score
8.4/107.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8"28" x 48.5" x 2.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
25.6" x 42.2"29.2" x 48.6"
Weight without Stand
32.8 lbs38.5 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
10/107.4/10
Local Dimming
10/107.2/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.22.0
Speaker Power
40 W30 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

Shopping

Chevron down

Sony X90K (LCD)

See more

Dig into reviews and images

Techradar

Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."

Get a great deal on the LG C1 (OLED) or the Sony X90K (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.

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

TV guides you might be interested in

Chevron down

FAQs

Chevron down

FAQs about TVs

Questions about PerfectRec >

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
110,130
Recommendations made
16,520
Consumer hours saved

About the TV team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Jaime Roldán

TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo