If you prioritize picture quality, especially for movies in dark environments, the LG A1 OLED will excel with its perfect blacks and wide viewing angles, but if you plan to watch in bright rooms or want better reflection handling, the Sony X90L LCD is preferable as it gets brighter and handles reflections more effectively. The Sony X90L LCD also has the advantage in gaming or watching sports with its higher refresh rate. Overall, if budget allows and you seek superior cinematic experience, choose LG's OLED, but for a brighter room and a more versatile television at a lower price, go for Sony's LCD. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
Very good for dark room
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Very good for use as monitor
Very good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.9/10
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 A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its perfect black uniformity and excellent contrast capabilities inherent to OLED screens, which contribute to a more immersive experience in dark scenes. In contrast, the Sony X90L offers good performance with an LCD panel that supports local dimming to enhance contrast, but its black uniformity and contrast are not as strong as the OLED, although it may perform better in brighter rooms due to its higher brightness capabilities.
Sports
8.0/10
7.2/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 excels in sports watching due to its excellent response time, very good motion processing and reflection handling, wider viewing angles, and better gray uniformity, making fast actions look smooth and ensuring a clear view from different angles. In contrast, the Sony X90L, while offering a good response time and superior motion processing, struggles with reflections and has a narrower viewing angle, which might limit the clarity when viewing from the side or in bright rooms.
Gaming
7.0/10
8.1/10
9.0/10
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
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG A1 (OLED) is good.
The LG A1 is suited for gaming due to its excellent response time and best input lag, but its lower 60Hz refresh rate may limit the smoothness in some high-frame-rate games. In contrast, the Sony X90L offers very good response time and good input lag with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, making it more suitable for fast-paced gaming that benefits from smoother motion.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
8.6/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X90L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG A1 OLED TV is praised for vibrant and true-to-life colors straight out of the box, with a very good color gamut ensuring that cartoons and animations are displayed with rich and accurate hues. The Sony X90L, while also providing very good colors immediately upon use and a good color gamut, stands out with its ability to maintain color accuracy and diversity across a wide range of brightness levels, contributing to a captivating viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4/10
9.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG A1 OLED TV provides excellent contrast and good color accuracy out of the box but offers only fair SDR brightness, making it less suitable for very bright rooms. In comparison, the Sony X90L LCD TV has very good upscaling and excellent SDR brightness which makes it a better choice for well-lit environments, though it has lower contrast compared to the LG A1.
Bright Room
6.6/10
8.6/10
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The Sony X90L delivers excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, making it perform well in bright rooms, despite its poor reflections handling. In contrast, the LG A1 offers fair SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, but it isn't as bright as the Sony X90L, making it less suitable for very bright environments.
Cost
$1,300
$1,198
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $1,198.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG A1 (OLED) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
LG A1 (OLED)
Sony X90L (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,300
$1,198
Brand
Brand
LG
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
March 3, 2021
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
OLED65A1
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 WBC
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.6/10
8.3/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
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
8.3/10
7.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6.7/10
8.6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
7/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.9/10
7.6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8/10
7.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.4/10
9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.1/10
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 57" x 1.8"
32.7" x 57" x 2.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.1" x 57"
34" x 57"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
52.2 lbs
53.4 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
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
6.4/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
6.4/10
9.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.1/10
8.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.3/10
6.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
8.8/10
5.6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8.8/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8/10
7.8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.1/10
8.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
9/10
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
7.2/10
8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 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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