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Comparison between LG 55SM9800PLA vs Sony KD-55XH9005

General Info
Model Number LG 55SM9800PLA Sony KD-55XH9005
Price
Type TV TV
Year 2019 2020
Brand LG Sony
Model Series SM980 XH90/XH92
Model Number 55SM9800PLA KD-55XH9005
Alias KD-55XH9288
KD-55XH9299
KD-55XH9096
KD-55XH9077
Display
Screen Size Class 55" (inches) 55" (inches)
Diagonal Size 54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
Screen Width 47.63 in
121 cm
1209.75 mm
3.97 ft
47.62 in
121 cm
1209.6 mm
3.97 ft
Screen Height 26.79 in
68 cm
680.483 mm
2.23 ft
26.79 in
68 cm
680.4 mm
2.23 ft
Display Type IPS VA
Display Bit Depth 10 bits 10 bits
Frame Rate Control No
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.315 mm 0.315 mm
Screen Pixel Density 81 ppi 80 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 94.61 % 94.17 %
Backlight Source Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming) Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
DCI P3 95%
Rec.2020 73
Screen Brightness 550 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 1200 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1500 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Input Lag 15 ms
Display Minimum Response Time 5 ms
Display Average Response Time 12 ms
HDR Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.46 in
6.3 cm
62.5 mm
0.21 ft
2.76 in
7 cm
70 mm
0.23 ft
Case Weight 17.8 kg
39 lbs
16.5 kg
36 lbs
Case Width with Stand 48.39 in
122.9 cm
1229 mm
4.03 ft
48.46 in
123.1 cm
1231 mm
4.04 ft
Case Height with Stand 30.67 in
77.9 cm
779 mm
2.56 ft
30.71 in
78 cm
780 mm
2.56 ft
Case Depth with Stand 12.4 in
31.5 cm
315 mm
1.03 ft
13.31 in
33.8 cm
338 mm
1.11 ft
Case Weight with Stand 19.6 kg
43 lbs
17.5 kg
39 lbs
Case Color Black, Silver Black, Silver
Hardware
CPU Cores 4 4
GPU Cores 2
RAM Memory Size 3
Internal Storage 8 16
TV Tuner Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S2
DVB-S
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S
DVB-S2
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Bluetooth 5.0
LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity 4 x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC)
1 x Satellite In (Main; F-type female)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x CI+ 1.4
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
1 x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack
3 x USB 2.0
1 x Ethernet RJ45
2 x HDMI 2.0 (CEC)
2 x HDMI 2.1 (CEC)
1 x CI+ 1.4
1 x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x AV Composite In (Video + L/R)
1 x Satellite In (F-type female)
2 x USB
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 10W 2 x 10W
Built-in Subwoofer 2 x 10
Features
OS webOS 4.5 Android 9.0 Pie
Cool Features True Color Accuracy
4K Upscaler
Object Depth Enhancer
Nano Cell Display
ULTRA Luminance Pro
PVR
Advanced Color Enhancer
Image Processor - α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor
Clear Voice III
Google Assistant
Nano Cell Color Pro
LG ThinQ AI
SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC)
Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer
Voice command
Auto Low Latency Mode
4-step noise reduction
Nano Accuracy
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2
4K Cinema HDR
HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping
X-tended Dynamic Range PRO
Apple AirPlay 2
Triluminos Display
Precision Color Mapping
Voice command
Apple HomeKit
Light sensor
Chromecast built-in
Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Object-based HDR remaster
Live Color Technology
X-Motion Clarity
Dual database processing
CalMAN Ready
4K X-Reality Pro
Netflix Calibrated Mode
Google Assistant
Alexa
Image Processor - X1 4K HDR Processor
Ergonomics
Case Width 48.39 in
122.9 cm
1229 mm
4.03 ft
48.46 in
123.1 cm
1231 mm
4.04 ft
Case Height 27.87 in
70.8 cm
708 mm
2.32 ft
27.95 in
71 cm
710 mm
2.33 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 300 x 300 300 x 300
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment No No
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support No No
Forward and Backward Tilt Support No No
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 120 Hz 100 Hz / 120 Hz
Screen Interpolation Technology Picture Mastering Index
Screen Interpolation Value 4000
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit PMI NULL
Accessories
Extras 3.5 mm composite adapter
Magic remote control - AN-MR19
KD-55XH9005 - Standard Remote Control
KD-55XH9077 - Standard Remote Control
KD-55XH9096 - Standard Remote Control
KD-55XH9288 - Premium Remote Control
KD-55XH9299 - Premium Remote Control
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
RoHS
UL/cUL
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 % 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 5 % - 85 %
LG 55SM9800PLA Sony KD-55XH9005