LG OLED55C5PUA vs Sony KD55X85L
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Choosing between the LG OLED55C5PUA and Sony KD55X85L? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The LG OLED55C5PUA scores higher in value, video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit, future-proofing. They score similarly in ease of use.
On the display side, the LG OLED55C5PUA uses a WOLED panel while the Sony KD55X85L uses VA. Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
The LG OLED55C5PUA holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Sony KD55X85L may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.99 | N/A |
| Screen Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | WOLED | VA |
| Backlight Type | none | direct-lit |
| Native Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | Yes | No |
| VRR Type | FreeSync+G-Sync | — |
| ALLM | Yes | No |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | — |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 0 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 0 |
| eARC Port | Yes | No |
| VESA Pattern | 300x200 | — |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 | — |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Series Name: LG OLED55C5PUA at C5 vs Sony KD55X85L at X85L
- Panel Type: LG OLED55C5PUA at WOLED vs Sony KD55X85L at VA
- HDR Formats: LG OLED55C5PUA at HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Sony KD55X85L at
- Smart OS: LG OLED55C5PUA at webOS vs Sony KD55X85L at Google TV
- Backlight Type: LG OLED55C5PUA at none vs Sony KD55X85L at direct-lit
Which Should You Choose?
Choose LG OLED55C5PUA if you want:
- + better hdmi total ports
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how LG OLED55C5PUA and Sony KD55X85L compare to the rest of the field.
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