LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV vs Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV

Name: LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV vs Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV — Comparison Review
Item: LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV vs Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV
Rating: 7.2
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 19 by Billy G.

LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch

LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV

Sony A80K 55-inch

Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

	LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV	Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	55 inches bestbuy.com	55 inches bestbuy.com
Panel	OLED bestbuy.com	OLED bestbuy.com
Resolution	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com
Refresh rate	120Hz bestbuy.com	120Hz bestbuy.com
HDR	Yes bestbuy.com	Yes bestbuy.com
Smart platform	webOS bestbuy.com	Google TV bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,799.99 lg.com	$1,499.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV if

Lower starting price — $1,499 vs $1,799 (lg.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

The LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV and the Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV both deliver the deep blacks. And vibrant color typical of OLED panels, yet they diverge in ways that affect everyday use. Public reviews and specifications highlight the LG model's stronger built-in audio output, more responsive WebOS interface. And slightly brighter peak highlights, while noting its higher price and greater panel weight. The Sony A80K counters with a lower street price, a lighter and slimmer chassis. And the Google TV platform that many users find more intuitive for streaming, though it carries an older Bluetooth implementation and marginally less powerful speakers. Synthesis of expert measurements shows comparable contrast and motion handling on both sets, with differences mainly appearing in smart-feature speed and acoustic performance. Bottom line: choose the LG OLED55CXPUA for its richer sound and smoother interface if the added cost. And heft are acceptable, or select the Sony A80K for better value and lighter design while adjusting to its platform and audio trade-offs.

Verdict: Pick LG OLED55CXPUA if you value a richer built‑in audio experience and LG’s WebOS, but accept a $300 premium and extra weight. Pick Sony A80K if you want a lower price, lighter chassis, and Google TV, while tolerating older Bluetooth and slightly higher power use. Both share identical 55‑inch OLED panels, 4K resolution, 120 Hz refresh and HDR support, so core picture quality is comparable.

LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV lists at $1,299 while Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV lists at $1,599 — LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV undercuts Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV by $300 (23%).

Winner: Close call

LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV: 7.8/10

Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV: 7.2/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV	Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV
Screen size	55 inches	55 inches
Panel	OLED	OLED
Resolution	4K (2160p)	4K (2160p)
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
HDR	Yes	Yes
Audio output	40 watts	—

LG OLED55CXPUA 55-inch OLED Smart TV

What works

40 W front‑firing speakers
4 HDMI ports

What doesn't

Higher MSRP than comparable 55‑inch OLED
Heavier at 50.7 lb

Sony A80K 55-inch OLED TV

What works

Google TV smart platform
Lighter at 43 lb

Bottom line

Our pick: Close call.

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