Sony X900H vs NANO90 TV comparison 2021/04

As a new generation of consoles enters the market in 2020, the Sony X900H Bravia and LG NANO90 televisions, among others, have moved somewhat further into focus. Both are said to have been excellently designed for gaming and also deliver a very well-rounded overall performance. But is that really the case, or do you have to take a few factors into account when buying a TV to ensure that your own needs are not neglected? At first glance, it is clear that the two competitors are very different, which is already evident from the display used. As so often, it is the battle between IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panels and VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panels that is being fought this time between the Japanese company Sony and the Korean company LG.
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Sony X900H and NANO90 compared – Which TV is better?

Reflections Icon
Reflections
Image quality in bright environments and dealing with reflections
49%
Sony X900H 55"
62%
LG NANO90 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.
39%
Sony X900H 55"
63%
LG NANO90 55"
SDR Image Quality Icon
SDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in SDR, i.e. anything that is not HDR.
77%
Sony X900H 55"
66%
LG NANO90 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.
70%
Sony X900H 55"
58%
LG NANO90 55"
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series
Use of the TV for movies, series & documentaries - be it as stream, BluRay or in the TV program.
81%
Sony X900H 55"
72%
LG NANO90 55"
Gaming Icon
Gaming
Gaming performance of the TV especially for responsive games with focus on PS5 and Xbox Series X
91%
Sony X900H 55"
96%
LG NANO90 55"
Sports Icon
Sports
Suitability for watching soccer, Formula 1, Olympics and more, even with several persons
66%
Sony X900H 55"
65%
LG NANO90 55"
Equipment Icon
Equipment
Smart TV features, connections and general equipment of the TV
83%
Sony X900H 55"
80%
LG NANO90 55"
Sony X900H 55"
Rating V2.0
LG NANO90 55"
Rating V2.0

Sony X900H 2020

VA-Panel


Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
VA Panel
Sony X900H

The Sony X900H Bravia is a great TV for almost every purpose. The VA panel has deep and even blacks with a good contrast ratio of 4800:1. As a result, it shows an excellent picture quality in dark rooms, which the IPS panel of the NANO90 cannot even come close to. On the other hand, the X900H has a very narrow viewing angle at which the colors look washed out even at a slighty oblique viewing angle. Because the Sony TV can become brighter than its competitor, its picture quality is similarly good in bright rooms, but the higher peak brightness makes HDR content look better.
Both TVs have a lot of features, so it is not surprising that, in addition to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, they also come with a well-developed smart operating system.

LG NANO90 2020

IPS-Panel


Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
LG NANO90

Equipped with an IPS panel, the NANO90 shows a similarly good performance as the X900H Bravia. However, it has a wide viewing angle, which makes it much more flexible in use. It also allows several people to play simultaneously on the NANO90, which is not really possible on the X900H due to fading colors. Therefore, playing the new FIFA with your friends on the PS5 or Xbox Series X is probably a better and fairer experience on the NANO90.
Both TVs have everything you need for gaming. The motion handling of the X900H is slightly superior, but otherwise both TVs have a similarly good gaming performance. HDMI 2.1 is available which also includes an Auto Low Latency Mode and a Variable Refresh Rate.

Detailed comparison: Sony X900H or NANO90

Sony X900H
Sony X900H 55"
LG NANO90
LG NANO90 55"
Reflections Icon
Reflections Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
49%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
4800 :1
Video technologies
62%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
1680 :1
Video technologies
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
39%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
narrow
VA 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 X900H vs NANO90
77%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 32 Zones
Contrast
4800 :1
Max. Brightness SDR
- not available -
DCI-P3
ca. 76%
Energy consumption SDR
97 kWh / 1000 Hours
66%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 32 Zones
Contrast
1680 :1
Max. Brightness SDR
- not available -
DCI-P3
ca. 78%
Energy consumption SDR
95 kWh / 1000 Hours
HDR image Icon
HDR image Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
70%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 32 Zones
Contrast
4800 :1
Max. Brightness
ca. 740 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 76%
REC 2020
ca. 67%
Energy consumption HDR
153 kWh / 1000 Hours
Video technologies
58%
Panel type
IPS Panel
IPS Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 32 Zones
Contrast
1680 :1
Max. Brightness
ca. 640 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 78%
REC 2020
ca. 60%
Energy consumption HDR
115 kWh / 1000 Hours
Video technologies
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
81%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
2 Channels with 10 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
72%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Gaming Icon
Gaming performance Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
91%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4ms
HDMI 2.1
2x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Max. Brightness HDR (Game Mode)
- not available -
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 15ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
ca. 7ms
96%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.4ms
HDMI 2.1
2x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Max. Brightness HDR (Game Mode)
- not available -
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 14.7ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
Sports Icon
Sports performance Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
66%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4ms
DCI-P3
ca. 76%
65%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.4ms
DCI-P3
ca. 78%
Equipment Icon
Equipment Comparison
Sony X900H vs NANO90
83%
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie
Image processor
- not specified -
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2 Channels with 10 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
2
HDMI 2.1
2
USB 2.0
1
USB 3.0
1
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
1
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay 2
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Google Assistant
integriert
Amazon Alexa
kompatibel
Ambilight
One Connect Box
Stand
Removable
80%
Operating System
webOS 5.0
Image processor
- not specified -
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
2
HDMI 2.1
2
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 2
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Google Assistant
integriert
Amazon Alexa
integriert
Ambilight
One Connect Box
Stand
Removable
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Our conclusion:
Would you prefer a wider viewing angle, or better image quality?

Because of the different panels, the two TVs could not be more different. The overall performance looks quite similar on our comparison chart, but the LG NANO90 can only compete in a few points against its Japanese counterpart. Its IPS panel has the advantage of a wide viewing angle, which is especially needed if the TV is to be used in a setup where the couch is not exactly facing the TV, or if many people want to look at the TV at the same time, as is the case with multiplayer gaming. Otherwise, you should really choose the X900H Bravia, which has a clearly better picture quality and does not show the dirty screen effect – which is unfortunately clearly visible on the NanoCell TV and is especially annoying when watching sports. The overall performance is simply more rounded, so in this comparison it can cope with the flaw of the narrow viewing angle. If you are looking for a TV for gaming, both TVs are a good choice. Due to the slightly better motion handling of the X900H, it also has a slight advantage here, but otherwise the two TVs show a very similar performance.

If you want to have a good picture quality while gaming and still have a wide viewing angle, you’ll probably have to get a QLED or an OLED, because the next more expensive TV from Sony’s Bravia series, the XH95, has a wide viewing angle, but unfortunately a subpar next gen gaming performance.

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Sony X900H 2020
70%
Sony X900H
Rating V2.0
  • Deep Blacks
  • Contrast ratio: 4800:1
  • Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
  • High color accuracy
  • Dolby Vision & Atmos
  • 120Hz VA-Panel
  • Viewing angle
  • 32 dimming zones
LG NANO90 2020
71%
LG NANO90
Rating V2.0
  • 120 Hz IPS-Panel
  • Input Lag <15 ms
  • Viewing angle
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • Reflection handling
  • Dolby Vision & Atmos
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Black levels
  • Contrast ratio 1680:1
  • Dirty Screen Effect
  • Poor FALD
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