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LG OLED B6P vs Sony X850D vs Vizio P-Series

Specs

HDR10

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

USB

3

Power consumption

92 W

Refresh rate

120 Hz

Ethernet

1

Contrast

Inf : 1

HDMI

4

Viewing angle

84 °

Panel type

OLED

ARC

Yes (HDMI 2)

Backlight

N/A

Low-end cutoff

89.80 Hz

Borders

0.43" (1.1 cm)

Available sizes

55", 65"

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

1

LCD type

N/A

Wall mount

Vesa 300x200

HDCP 2.2

Yes

USB 3

Yes (1)

Component in

1 (incl. adapter, shared)

Screen finish

Glossy

Composite in

incl. adapter, shared

Local dimming

No

Digital optical audio out

1

Max thickness

1.77" (4.5 cm)

4K @ 60Hz

43.2 ms

Apps

Netlix, Amazon, Vudu, Youtube, Hulu

5.1 Passthrough DTS

Yes

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwith

Yes

5.1 Passthrough Dolby Digital

Yes

SmartOS

WebOS 3.0

Max volume

87.6 dB SPL

Reflection

0.4 %

1080p @ 60Hz

44.4 ms

HDR10

-

Dolby Vision

-

USB

-

Power consumption

-

Refresh rate

-

Ethernet

-

Contrast

-

HDMI

-

Viewing angle

-

Panel type

-

ARC

-

Backlight

-

Low-end cutoff

-

Borders

-

Available sizes

-

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

-

LCD type

-

Wall mount

-

HDCP 2.2

-

USB 3

-

Component in

-

Screen finish

-

Composite in

-

Local dimming

-

Digital optical audio out

-

Max thickness

-

4K @ 60Hz

-

Apps

-

5.1 Passthrough DTS

-

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwith

-

5.1 Passthrough Dolby Digital

-

SmartOS

-

Max volume

-

Reflection

-

1080p @ 60Hz

-

HDR10

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

USB

2

Power consumption

101 W

Refresh rate

120 Hz (except 50")

Ethernet

1

Contrast

5694 : 1

HDMI

5

Viewing angle

17 °

Panel type

LED

ARC

Yes (HDMI 1)

Backlight

Full-array

Low-end cutoff

127 Hz

Borders

0.63" (1.6 cm)

Available sizes

50",55",65",75"

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

0

LCD type

VA (except 55" ISP)

Wall mount

Vesa 400x400

HDCP 2.2

Yes

USB 3

Yes (1)

Component in

1

Screen finish

Semi-gloss

Composite in

0

Local dimming

Yes

Digital optical audio out

1

Max thickness

2.36" (6.6 cm)

4K @ 60Hz

19.2 ms

Apps

Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Vudu, Pluto TV

5.1 Passthrough DTS

Yes

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwith

Yes

5.1 Passthrough Dolby Digital

Yes

SmartOS

SmartCast

Max volume

89.2 dB SPL

Reflection

2 %

1080p @ 60Hz

19.1 ms

Pros + Cons

Pro
Picture quality much superior to LCD TVs

The LG brings stunning scenes with detailed dark areas and rich colors that aren't possible with LCD TVs. LCD screens need a backlight to produce a picture, whereas in OLED screens, each individual pixel emits its own light. The bright screen means you will have no problem watching it in sunny rooms. The level of detail depends on the source, but this set upscales HD or FullHD content very well without sacrificing detail.

Pro
Excellent viewing angle

The viewing angle is excellent even in wide angles, color shifts will only occur if the screen is viewed from way off to the side, which would be unwatchable anyway.

Pro
Theoretically infinite contrast ratio

Aside from having excellent picture quality, the contrast ratio is theoretically infinite because there is no backlight. The black colors can actually be truly black when needed.

Pro
No juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes

Motion handling is excellent and there are no juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes. LG has some motion processing included as well for those who want smooth, “soap opera-like” motion.

Pro
WebOS is here to stay

WebOS is only available on LG TVs, but the apps are frequently updated and it seems unlikely that LG will drop the system without warning.

Pro
It's a very thin TV

The TV is really thin, measuring only 4.5 cm at its thickest point.

Pro
Good sound quality

This set offers better sound quality then most of the TV sets you can buy today, but it's not very loud, measuring at 87dB. The frequency response is good, cutting off the lower end only at 90Hz and highs are there as well without any dips.

Pro
Prepared to accompany new and emerging technologies

Broadcast TV is being replaced by on-demand video streaming in 4K resolution and standards like HDR (High Dynamic Range), which this TV can handle with ease. It can stream from popular services such as Amazon and Netflix. You can also connect 4K Blu-ray players, satellite receivers, or external storage devices via its HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. The built-in media player can play almost any media file that you provide.

Pro
Easy to use and clean interface

LG uses its WebOS 3.0 system in the TV. It looks clean and easy to understand with a customizable strip of applications on the bottom of the screen. Menus are fast, responsive, and easy to navigate. The included remote, which can also be used as a pointer, helps moving through menus easily.

Pro
Set up is easy

Set-up is easy as it offers a guide for first time users and has the most popular streaming services already pre-installed.

Pro
The TV's stand is narrow, but stable

The stand is narrow, but feels stable and can fit in almost any TV table stand.

Pro
Acceptable lag for casual gaming

Input lag measures at around 40ms, which is acceptable for casual gaming. Previously, the lag was measured at 60ms, but it has since been fixed through firmware updates.

Pro
Impressive design

Design is impressive with a metallic finish, really thin bezels, and a transparent plastic stand making it seem like the display is floating.

Pro
Minimal reflections

Reflections are minimal on this screen despite its glossy finish.

Pro
Frequent updates and bug fixes

LG updates their TV firmware often, introducing bug fixes and even picture processing improvements.

Pro
Suitable for watching in sunlit rooms

With a brightness measure of 650 nits, watching it in bright conditions like sunlit rooms won’t be a problem.

Con
Expensive

Although the prices have dropped significantly for OLED technology, it is still more expensive than the rival LCD TVs.

Con
Doesn't handle high sound volume well

Harmonic distortion is good at low to mid high volumes, however the sound gets very crippled at higher volumes.

Con
Some purple tinting under direct light

The coating of the screen can produce purple tinting in direct light.

Pro
Good picture quality

Overall, this TV's picture looks sharp, natural and appealing to the eye. It has a decent, wide color gamut and no visible color banding or uniformity problems.

Pro
Can be used as a media centre

Since the TV has Android TV build in, it can be used as a fully functional media centre.

Pro
Excellent viewing angles

Thanks to the IPS technology used, the viewing angles are excellent and will not cause any color shifts.

Pro
Excellent motion handling

This TV will please gamers and sport lovers, as motion on this set is handled superbly, mainly thanks to the fast pixel response and its 120 Hz panel.

Pro
Advantageous for gamers

PC gamers, or everyone thinking of using this TV as a PC monitor, will enjoy the multiple input resolutions and formats this TV supports, including HDR support. But the biggest advantage for gamers is the 120 Hz input signal support for this screen at 1080p resolution, since it's a very rare feature. It also supports chroma 4:4:4 sampling rate, meaning that there will be no visible artifacts or loss of details when editing documents or pictures.

Pro
Low input lag in almost every condition

The input lag is low if you use a FullHD resolution. On top of that, if it is a 120Hz signal, the gaming experience will be smooth and responsive and should please even the most demanding gamers. However, if the input resolution goes up to 4K, the input lag rises significantly and will start to become noticeable in fast paced action games.

Con
Low contrast

Despite the overall picture quality being good, contrast is low, making the blacks look grey and a bit washed out.

Con
Native sound system will not be enough for most people

The sound is below average and most buyers will find the need to invest in an external sound system.

Con
Only exists in large sizes

The TV comes only in large sizes, starting from 55” and up to a staggering 85”.

Pro
Superb picture quality

The Vizio P-series can display a wider color palette, deeper blacks and brighter whites compared to other TVs in its price range. The contrast and black levels are outstanding for an LCD TV. It uses a 10-bit panel so the color palette range is 64 times larger than a standard 8-bit panel.

Pro
Handles fast moving scenes well

Fast moving scenes appear smooth since there is no judder, a visual artifact where dynamic scenes filmed in 24 fps (such as in movies) appear to stutter and shake.

Pro
Great for sports watching and video games

Great motion handling and low input lag make it a great choice for watching sports or playing video games, respectively.

Pro
Excellent black levels and contrast ratio for its price tag

It has a full-array local dimming backlight system, allowing it to produce excellent black levels and giving it a contrast ratio of 5,700:1. In comparison, other similarly-priced TV sets have an average contrast ratio of 4,000:1.

Pro
Wide color spectrum with virtually no visible gradient

Color gamut is wide with almost no visible gradient banding, especially if the TV is calibrated correctly.

Pro
Equipped with HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input

Since most new video players, receivers, and laptops come with HDMI 2.0, you shouldn't have any problems connecting them as the TV comes equipped with four HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input.

Pro
Capable of displaying HDR and DolbyVision content

The Vizio can display HDR and DolbyVision content so you won’t have problems streaming content in these formats.

Pro
Control through Chromecast via a pre-installed custom tablet or your personal smartphone

A custom tablet with Chromecast is included with the TV. You can then use it to control the TV or use any app or use Chromecast compatible apps like YouTube and Netflix to directly stream to your screen. Your own smartphone can be used as well, provided you install Chromecast. However, since there is no system in the TV itself, you will always need a tablet or phone to stream content. Having Chromecast support also minimizes the risk of compatibility issues in the future.

Pro
Its viewable in bright conditions

The backlight is bright enough to make the screen viewable in bright conditions, like a sunny room.

Pro
Good design

The design doesn’t appear cheap and has a nice textured metallic finish at the borders.

Pro
Great build quality

The build quality of this set is excellent, with a texturized metal frame that feels premium compared to plastic frames of similarly priced TVs.

Con
Some reflections are noticeable

Reflections are noticeable due to the semi-glossy screen used, but there are no major halos or rainbows noticeable from direct light exposure.

Con
To adjust settings, a smartphone or tablet needs to be used

The TV itself does not have smart features or even a traditional menu, meaning you have to use a smartphone or tablet to adjust settings.

Con
Low brightness

Brightness measures at only 500 nits, which is enough for viewing in bright conditions like sunlit rooms but isn’t comparable to the brightness of high-end sets.

Con
Issues with Chromecast

Chromecast streaming has issues with responsiveness and occasional bugs in the applications that result in the app freezing or crashing.

Con
Watching cable or broadcast TV requires an external decoder

If you want to watch cable or broadcast TV, then you will need to buy an external decoder. Vizio included one extra HDMI port to make up for that, so you can connect the decoder and still have four free HDMI slots like most TVs. For those who dislike using a tablet as a remote, you can choose to buy an external media box as well, though that also means adding another remote and another box.

Con
Using the basic remote is not really an option

Not all users are comfortable using a tablet for almost all TV functions, and the smaller, basic remote that also comes with the TV offers very limited control.

Con
It's a bulky TV

It's a bit bulkier than most of the TVs today, measuring 6.5 cm.

Con
Noticeable harmonic distortion

Harmonic distortion is noticeable in the mid range, especially in high volume.

Con
It won't fit narrow TV stands

The stands are placed wide on each side of the TV, thus making it stable. However, it also means it won’t fit in narrow tables stands.

Con
Frequency response isn't very good

Frequency response is not that good as the highs dip down at around 10kHz and the lower end cuts off at 120Hz, meaning the lower bass is completely absent.

Con
Sound volume not suitable for large rooms

The TV itself isn't very loud, so it's better to buy a separate audio system if you will use this TV in a large room.

Con
Color shifts are noticeable when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees

The viewing angle is unimpressive with the P-series, as you can notice color shifts when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees.