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LG NANO85 2020 vs Sony X80J
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LG NANO85 2020
Sony X80J
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeIPS
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeIPS
Resolution4k
Variants
- 49NANO85UNA (49")
- 55NANO85UNA (55")
- 65NANO85UNA (65")
- 75NANO85UNA (75")
- KD-43X80J (43")
- KD-50X80J (50")
- KD-55X80J (55")
- KD-65X80J (65")
- KD-75X80J (75")
Our Verdict
LG NANO85 2020
Sony X80J
The LG NANO85 2020 and the Sony X80J are entry-level TVs that use IPS panels, although the Sony has slightly wider viewing angles. While the LG has a local dimming feature, it's edge-lit and doesn't perform very well. The Sony, meanwhile, can get a bit brighter, has a slightly faster response time, and has better accuracy out of the box, although that can vary between units. The LG does have better reflection handling and can remove judder from any source. It also has a 120Hz panel and supports VRR; however, the VRR doesn't work properly. In the bigger picture, the two TVs perform similarly.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
6.9
Local Dimming
1.5
0.0
24p Judder
10
5.6
Reflections
8.4
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Month 26
50% Gray
Month 26
50% Gray
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x300
VESA 300x300
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.35" (0.9 cm)
0.59" (1.5 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.17" (5.5 cm)
2.88" (7.3 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.8
6.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,558 : 1
1,116 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
1,697 : 1
N/A
SDR Brightness
6.3
7.3
Real Scene Peak Brightness
267 cd/m²
335 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
214 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
305 cd/m²
367 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
306 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
306 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
306 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
211 cd/m²
296 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
305 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
306 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
306 cd/m²
365 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
305 cd/m²
365 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.013
0.014
Local Dimming
1.5
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Direct
Local Dimming In Game Mode
1.5
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Direct
HDR Brightness
5.9
5.9
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
375 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
540 cd/m²
330 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
485 cd/m²
404 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
382 cd/m²
404 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
352 cd/m²
404 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
348 cd/m²
404 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
263 cd/m²
330 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
346 cd/m²
403 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
348 cd/m²
403 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
348 cd/m²
403 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
348 cd/m²
403 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.034
0.013
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
5.8
5.9
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
332 cd/m²
369 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
546 cd/m²
328 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
497 cd/m²
405 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
393 cd/m²
406 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
362 cd/m²
406 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
358 cd/m²
406 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
264 cd/m²
328 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
357 cd/m²
405 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
358 cd/m²
405 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
358 cd/m²
405 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
358 cd/m²
405 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.020
0.014
Gray Uniformity
7.3
7.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
5.182%
3.724%
50% DSE
0.166%
0.171%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.534%
0.481%
5% DSE
0.106%
0.064%
Black Uniformity
5.1
5.9
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.212%
2.034%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
3.879%
N/A
Viewing Angle
7.4
7.8
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
30°
38°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
48°
54°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
33°
39°
Black Level Raise
70°
70°
Gamma Shift
47°
48°
Reflections
8.4
7.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
3.3%
5.3%
Indirect Reflections
0.7%
0.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.5%
5.1%
Pre Calibration
7.8
9.0
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.29
1.44
Color dE
1.83
1.45
Gamma
2.19
2.29
Color Temperature
7,049 K
6,337 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
Custom
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Expert 1
Gamma Setting
2.2
0
Post Calibration
9.5
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.30
0.27
Color dE
1.10
1.13
Gamma
2.20
2.19
Color Temperature
6,592 K
6,503 K
White Balance Calibration
22 point
10 point
Color Calibration
Yes
No
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
IPS
IPS
Color Gamut
7.8
7.7
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
84.67%
85.69%
DCI P3 uv
90.77%
92.39%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
62.56%
62.45%
Rec 2020 uv
70.90%
69.71%
Color Volume
6.9
6.4
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
77.9%
68.1%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
39.3%
29.2%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
58.9%
59.0%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
29.5%
24.6%
Gradient
7.2
8.7
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.125
0.087
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.122
0.111
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.111
0.076
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.181
0.086
Temporary Image Retention
10
9.5
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.13%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.08%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.04%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
7.7
8.0
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
4.5 ms
4.7 ms
100% Response Time
15.6 ms
12.5 ms
Flicker-Free
6.0
10
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
240 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10
5.4
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
120 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
No
120Hz For 120 fps
Yes
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
120 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
No
Stutter
7.8
7.2
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
26.0 ms
29.2 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
1.0 ms
4.2 ms
24p Judder
10
5.6
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
No
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
No
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
HDMI
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
9.3
9.6
1080p @ 60Hz
15.8 ms
11.8 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
79.5 ms
132.6 ms
1440p @ 60Hz
15.8 ms
11.6 ms
4k @ 60Hz
15.0 ms
11.6 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
16.9 ms
11.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
15.0 ms
11.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
78.4 ms
132.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
86.2 ms
132.7 ms
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120Hz
5.8 ms
N/A
1440p @ 120Hz
5.7 ms
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
5.2 ms
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.6
8.3
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
Advanced Console Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
No
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
No
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
PS5 can't do 1440p
No
PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
PS5 can't do VRR yet
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 3,4)
No
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
Yes (1)
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
3
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1 (incl. adapter)
1 (adapter required, not incl.)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
1
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
No
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
No
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.6
7.0
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
80.00 Hz
106.79 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
5.12 dB
2.15 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
5.10 dB
2.29 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
6.29 dB
5.24 dB
Max
89.7 dB SPL
92.1 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.16 dB
5.04 dB
Distortion
6.6
6.4
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.401
0.071
Weighted THD @ Max
1.222
14.969
IMD @ 80
2.96%
2.65%
IMD @ Max
8.57%
11.51%
Smart Features
Interface
8.5
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
webOS
Google TV
Version
5.0
10
Ease of Use
Easy
Average
Smoothness
Average
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
7 s
2 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.0
9.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Very Smooth
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
9.0
8.5
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Large
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
No
Remote App
LG TV Plus
Android TV
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
52 W
55 W
Power Consumption (Max)
116 W
162 W
Firmware
03.01.15
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