LG OLED G2 vs Sony X90J

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 5 by Billy G.

LG OLED G2
LG OLED G2
Sony X90J
Sony X90J

Verdict: The LG OLED G2 leads with superior contrast, true blacks, and higher refresh‑rate performance, scoring 9/10 in picture quality versus the Sony X90J’s 6/10 (RTINGS, Tom's Hardware). While Sony’s X90J is more budget‑friendly and bright enough for well‑lit rooms, it suffers from blooming and narrower viewing angles (RTINGS). For viewers prioritizing cinematic picture and gaming responsiveness, the G2 is the clear winner, though the X90J remains a solid value for bright‑room setups.

Winner: LG OLED G2

LG OLED G2: 8.5/10

Sony X90J: 6.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG OLED G2Sony X90J
Screen Size65"65"
Resolution3840×21603840×2160
PanelOLED EvoFull Array LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz

LG OLED G2

What works

  • Excellent contrast and perfect blacks (per RTINGS)
  • 120 Hz native refresh with low input lag (per Tom's Hardware)
  • Wide color gamut with Dolby Vision support (per CNET)

What doesn't

  • Peak brightness lower than high-end LEDs (800 nits vs 1,200 nits on premium LEDs per RTINGS)
  • Higher price than comparable LED models (per Consumer Reports)

Sony X90J

What works

  • Full‑array local dimming improves contrast over edge‑lit LEDs (per RTINGS)
  • Good HDR performance for its class (per CNET)
  • More affordable than OLEDs (per Consumer Reports)

What doesn't

  • Blooming around bright objects in HDR (per RTINGS)
  • Limited viewing angles compared to OLED (per Tom's Hardware)

Bottom line

Our pick: LG OLED G2.

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