LG
55sm9800pla
vs
Sony
kd55a8
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LG 55sm9800pla alternatives
Sony kd55a8 alternatives
specs
LG
55sm9800pla
Special Features
compared
Sony
kd55a8
No
OLED Technology:
Yes
LG
55sm9800pla
Packaging Data
compared
Sony
kd55a8
Ac
Cables Included:
not available
Yes
Desktop Stand Included:
Yes
not available
E-Manual:
Yes
Yes
Handheld Remote Control:
Yes
3
Interface Adapters Included:
not available
810mm
Package Height:
832mm
Box
Package Type:
Box
25.6kg
Package Weight:
25kg
1,360mm
Package Width:
1,362mm
MR19
Remote Control Type:
not available
Yes
Manual:
not available
LG
55sm9800pla
Technical Details
compared
Sony
kd55a8
4
HDMI Connection:
4
Sleep Timer - Parental Lock
Other Features:
not available
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5 - Streaming: Netflix 4K, Amazon Prime Video 4K, Sky Store, Now TV, Google Play Movies - App Store: LG Content Store - Custom Homepage - Full Internet Browser - Social Media: YouTube 4K Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available in the UK
Smart TV & Apps:
not available
Smart TV
Smart TV Features:
Android TV
Freeview HD - Freesat HD Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available in the UK
TV Tuner:
not available
Yes
Built-in WiFi:
not available
LG
55sm9800pla
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Sony
kd55a8
not available
AC (Power) In:
Yes
not available
Audio (L,R) In:
1
not available
Audio (L,R) Out:
1
Yes
Common Interface (CI) Slot:
not available
Yes
Common Interface Plus (CI+):
not available
1.4
Common Interface Plus (CI+) Version:
not available
not available
Composite Video In:
1
No
DVI Port:
No
1
Digital Audio Optical Out:
not available
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port:
1
4
HDMI Port:
4
2.1
HDMI Version:
not available
1
Headphone Outputs:
1
not available
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP):
Yes
No
PC in (D-Sub) Port:
No
F, iec, F
RF Connector Type:
not available
2
RF Port:
not available
3
USB 2.0 Port:
2
Simplink
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC):
not available
Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
Yes
LG
55sm9800pla
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Sony
kd55a8
315mm
Depth (With Stand):
326mm
62.5mm
Depth (Without Stand):
not available
708mm
Height:
733mm
779mm
Height (With Stand):
733mm
17.8kg
Weight:
16.8kg
19.6kg
Weight With Stand:
18.6kg
1,229mm
Width:
1,227mm
1,229mm
Width (With Stand):
1,227mm
LG
55sm9800pla
Management Features
compared
Sony
kd55a8
not available
Auto Power Off System:
Yes
Yes
Hotel Mode:
Yes
36
Number of OSD Languages:
27
not available
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages:
Ara, Ita, Ukr, Tur, Tha, Swe, Slv, Rus, Por, Pol, Per, Nor, Jpn, Ind, Bul, Gre, Fre, Fin, Est, Eng, Dut, Deu, Dan, Cze, Cro, Cat, Vie
not available
On/Off Timer:
Yes
8 Day(s)
Programming Period:
not available
not available
Sleep Timer:
Yes
Yes
Voice Control:
Yes
not available
Voice Guide:
Yes
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD):
Yes
Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
Yes
LG
55sm9800pla
Network
compared
Sony
kd55a8
5
Bluetooth Version:
4.2
Yes
Ethernet Port:
Yes
Yes
Web Browser:
Yes
802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Standards:
802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
Yes
Miracast:
not available
Yes
Bluetooth:
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes
LG
55sm9800pla
Performance
compared
Sony
kd55a8
Yes
4K Ultra HD Upscaling:
not available
not available
Ambient Light Sensor:
Yes
Aac, AC3, AC4, Dts, EAC3, He-aac, MP2, MP3, Pcm, Wma, Apt-x
Audio Formats Supported:
not available
No
DVD Player:
not available
Yes
Extended PVR:
not available
Yes
Game Mode:
not available
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
Yes
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000:
not available
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology:
Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Yes
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):
Yes
Yes
Local Dimming:
not available
Yes
Noise Reduction:
Yes
Yes
Parental Controls:
Yes
4
Processor Cores:
not available
Yes
Smartphone Remote App:
Yes
Yes
Subtitles:
Yes
Yes
Teletext Function:
Yes
Yes
USB Recording:
Yes
not available
Video Formats Supported:
3GP, Hevc, Xavc S, Xavc, Wmv, Webm, Ts, Ps, Mpeg, Mov, Mkv, Dv, 3GPP, Avi, Avchd, Avc, Asf, VP9, VP8, VC-1, MPEG4, MPEG2, MPEG1, Xvid
2,000 Pages
Teletext:
not available
LG
55sm9800pla
TV Tuner
compared
Sony
kd55a8
Pal, Secam
Analog Signal Format System:
Ntsc 3.58, Ntsc 4.43, Pal, Secam
not available
Auto Channel Search:
Yes
Dvb-c, Dvb-s, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
Digital Signal Format System:
Dvb-c, Dvb-s, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
S band, Uhf, Vhf
Supported TV Bands:
not available
2tuners
Tuner:
not available
Analog & digital
Tuner Type:
Analog & digital
LG
55sm9800pla
Certificates
compared
Sony
kd55a8
Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Certified:
No
4K HDR Ultra HD Certified
Certification:
not available
LG
55sm9800pla
Power
compared
Sony
kd55a8
50/60Hz
AC Input Frequency:
50Hz
100 - 240V
AC Input Voltage:
220 - 240V
158kWh
Annual Energy Consumption:
182kWh
A
Energy Efficiency Class:
B
not available
Energy Efficiency Scale:
A+++ to D
not available
Energy Saving Mode:
Yes
0.5W
Power Consumption (Standby):
0.5W
95W
Power Consumption (Typical):
131W
LG
55sm9800pla
Design
compared
Sony
kd55a8
Silver
Colour:
Black
Hg (mercury)
Heavy Metals Free:
not available
not available
Housing Material:
Plastic
not available
On/off Switch:
Yes
not available
Rollable Display:
No
Yes
VESA Mounting:
Yes
300 x 300mm
VESA Mounting Interfaces:
300 x 300mm
Yes
Wall Mountable:
Yes
55" Nano Cell 4K UHD Smart Television
Type:
4K HDR
LG
55sm9800pla
Other Features
compared
Sony
kd55a8
No
3D Technology:
not available
No
3D-Ready:
No
Remote Control, Batteries, Manual
Accessories Included:
Voice Remote Control, Batteries, Manual
LG Content Store
App Store:
not available
Yes
Audio Output:
not available
40
Audio Power:
not available
Yes
Batteries Included:
not available
ÐÐ
Battery Type:
not available
9.8mm
Bezel Width:
not available
Yes
Built-in Processor:
not available
Yes
Built-in Speaker:
not available
not available
Connector Type:
USB, Ethernet, HDMI
Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
Yes
H77.9 X W122.9 X D31.5cm
Dimensions (W X D X H) With Stand:
H73.3 X W122.7 X D32.6cm
H:779mm X W:1229mm X D:315mm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
H71.2 X W122.7 X D5.2cm
Without Stand: 122.9 X 70.8 X 6.3 CmWith Stand: 122.9 X 77.9 X 31.5 CmVESA Size: 300 X 300 Mm
Dimensions (WxHxD):
not available
Ips
Display Type:
not available
not available
Features:
Sleep Time, Auto Picture Mode, Parental Block, Text Magnification, On/Off Timer, Audio Description, Electronic Program Guide, Auto Shut-Off, Screen Reader
Yes
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG):
not available
Yes
IFU / User Manual:
not available
Metal, Plastic
Material:
not available
Spotify
Music Apps:
not available
Yes
Network Streaming Services:
Netflix
Yes
Number of Batteries Supported:
not available
0 - 80
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H):
not available
40
Output Power:
not available
NanoCell Display
Picture Enhancement:
not available
4K pixels
Resolution:
1080p pixels
not available
Series:
BRAVIA XBR A8H Master Series
Dolby Atmos
Sound Enhancement Technology:
not available
0 - 85
Storage Relative Humidity (H-H):
not available
-20 - 60
Storage Temperature (T-T):
not available
1
Surround Modes:
not available
3
USB Port:
1
17.8g
Weight (Without Stand):
16.8g
Yes
Stand:
not available
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Voice Recognition:
not available
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC):
not available
No
3D:
No
Yes
Adaptive Dimming Backlight:
not available
LG
55sm9800pla
Smart TV
compared
Sony
kd55a8
not available
AirPlay 2:
Yes
2.01
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) Version:
not available
Web os
Operating System Installed:
Android
4.5
Operating System Version:
not available
Yes
Screen Mirroring:
not available
not available
Smart Modes:
Cinema, Game, Graphics, Personal, Photo
Amazon prime video, Netflix, Youtube
Video Apps:
Netflix
Yes
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV):
not available
Yes
Timeshift:
not available
Yes
Internet TV:
No
Yes
Smart TV:
Yes
LG
55sm9800pla
Audio
compared
Sony
kd55a8
Dts, Dolby atmos, Dolby digital
Audio Decoders:
Dts, Dolby atmos
not available
Audio Decoding Technology:
Dts studio sound, Dolby digital
Dolby Digital
Audio System:
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Built-in Subwoofer:
Yes
40W
RMS Rated Power:
20W
Clear voice iii
Sound Modes:
not available
2
Speaker:
2
20W
Subwoofer RMS Power:
10W
LG
55sm9800pla
Display
compared
Sony
kd55a8
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:9)
Aspect Ratio:
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:09)
10
Colour Depth:
not available
139cm
Display Diagonal (Metric):
not available
60 hz
Display Refresh Rate Supported:
100 hz
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Display Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Direct-led
Display Technology:
Oled
Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:
not available
4,000Hz
High Frequency Rate:
100Hz
not available
Horizontal Viewing Angle:
178°
Nanocell
LED Backlighting Type:
not available
4,000Hz
Motion Interpolation Frequency:
not available
Trumotion 200 hz
Motion Interpolation Technology:
not available
not available
Native Aspect Ratio:
16:9 (16:9)
100Hz
Native Refresh Rate:
100Hz
4000
PQI (Picture Quality Index):
not available
not available
Peak Luminance Ratio:
68%
not available
Screen Format Adjustments:
16:9 (16:9), 4:3 (4:3)
Flat
Screen Shape:
Flat
3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported Graphics Resolutions:
3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
2160p, 1080p
Supported Video Mode:
2160p, 1440p, 1080p
LED
Touchscreen Type:
not available
not available
Vertical Viewing Angle:
178°
139cm
Visible Diagonal Screen Size:
139cm
LG
55sm9800pla
Operational Conditions
compared
Sony
kd55a8
0 - 40
Operating Temperature (T-T):
not available
LG
55sm9800pla
Key Features
compared
Sony
kd55a8
55"
Display Diagonal:
55"
4K
HD Type:
4K
62.5mm
Thickness:
712mm