Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500 TV comparison 2022/07

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Sony XG85 and LG SM8500 compared – Which TV is better?

Reflections Icon
Reflections
Image quality in bright environments and dealing with reflections
46%
Sony XG85 65"
47%
LG SM8500 55"
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle
Picture quality when sitting at an angle to the TV - Also relevant when sitting very close in front of a large TV.
62%
Sony XG85 65"
63%
LG SM8500 55"
SDR Image Quality Icon
SDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in SDR, i.e. anything that is not HDR.
49%
Sony XG85 65"
52%
LG SM8500 55"
HDR Image Quality Icon
HDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in HDR, so everything from HDR, HDR10, HLG to HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.
37%
Sony XG85 65"
35%
LG SM8500 55"
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series
Use of the TV for movies, series & documentaries - be it as stream, BluRay or in the TV program.
65%
Sony XG85 65"
63%
LG SM8500 55"
Gaming Icon
Gaming
Gaming performance of the TV especially for responsive games with focus on PS5 and Xbox Series X
89%
Sony XG85 65"
88%
LG SM8500 55"
Sports Icon
Sports
Suitability for watching soccer, Formula 1, Olympics and more, even with several persons
52%
Sony XG85 65"
54%
LG SM8500 55"
Equipment Icon
Equipment
Smart TV features, connections and general equipment of the TV
76%
Sony XG85 65"
73%
LG SM8500 55"
Sony XG85 65"
LG SM8500 55"
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Sony XG85 2019


Edge LED
Edge LED
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Attention. The Sony XG85 is an older TV for which the database is not up to date. Therefore, the ratings may differ.

LG SM8500 2019


Edge LED with Local Dimming
Edge LED with Local Dimming
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
LG SM8500
Attention. The LG SM8500 is an older TV for which the database is not up to date. Therefore, the ratings may differ.

Detailed comparison: Sony XG85 or LG SM8500

LG SM8500
LG SM8500 55"
Reflections Icon
Reflections Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
46%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
1000 :1
Max. Brightness
550 Nits
Video technologies
47%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
1180 :1
Max. Brightness
432 Nits
Video technologies
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
62%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Viewing Angle
wide
IPS Viewing Angle
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
63%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Viewing Angle
wide
IPS Viewing Angle
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
SDR image Icon
SDR image Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
49%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Backlight
Edge LED
Edge LED
Local Dimming
Contrast
1000 :1
DCI-P3
ca. 64%
Energy consumption SDR
- not available -
52%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Backlight
Edge LED with Local Dimming
Edge LED with Local Dimming
Local Dimming
Edge Lit Local Dimming
Contrast
1180 :1
DCI-P3
ca. 77%
Energy consumption SDR
- not available -
HDR image Icon
HDR image Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
37%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Backlight
Edge LED
Edge LED
Local Dimming
Contrast
1000 :1
Max. Brightness
550 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 64%
REC 2020
ca. 54%
Energy consumption HDR
- not available -
Video technologies
35%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Backlight
Edge LED with Local Dimming
Edge LED with Local Dimming
Local Dimming
Edge Lit Local Dimming
Contrast
1180 :1
Max. Brightness
432 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 77%
REC 2020
ca. 59%
Energy consumption HDR
- not available -
Video technologies
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
65%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-S DVB-S2 DVB-C
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
63%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2 DVB-T2 HD
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Gaming Icon
Gaming performance Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
89%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.3ms
HDMI 2.1
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 14.6ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
88%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.2ms
HDMI 2.1
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 13.8ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
Sports Icon
Sports performance Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
52%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.3ms
DCI-P3
ca. 64%
54%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.2ms
DCI-P3
ca. 77%
Equipment Icon
Equipment Comparison
Sony XG85 vs LG SM8500
76%
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
4
HDMI 2.1
USB 2.0
2
USB 3.0
1
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
1
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Google Assistant
integriert
Ambilight
One Connect Box
73%
Operating System
webOS 4.5
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
4
HDMI 2.1
USB 2.0
3
USB 3.0
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
1
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Ambilight
One Connect Box
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Sony XG85 2019
60%
Sony XG85
  • Viewing Angle
  • Android OS
  • Motion Handling
  • Low Input Lag
  • 120Hz IPS-Panel
  • Motion Handling
  • Black Levels
  • Contrast Ratio: 800:1
LG SM8500 2019
60%
LG SM8500
  • Low Input Lag
  • Viewing Angle
  • 120Hz IPS-Panel
  • Edge Lit Local Dimming
  • Dolby Vision & Atmos
  • Smart TV Features
  • Contrast Ratio 1200:1
  • Black Levels
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