LG
oled55b9pla

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Sony
kd65a8

LG oled55b9pla

Sony kd65a8

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LG oled55b9pla alternatives

Sony kd65a8 alternatives

specs

LG
oled55b9pla

Special Features
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Yes
Apple AirPlay 2:
not available
Yes
DTS Virtual:X:
not available
Yes
Frame Rate Enhancement Technology:
not available
Yes
Gallery Mode:
not available
Yes
LG ThinQ AI:
not available
Yes
OLED Technology:
Yes
Yes
Sound Sync:
not available
Yes
True Color Accuracy:
not available

LG
oled55b9pla

Packaging Data
compared

Sony
kd65a8

not available
Cables Included:
Ac
Yes
Desktop Stand Included:
Yes
not available
E-Manual:
Yes
Yes
Handheld Remote Control:
Yes
3
Interface Adapters Included:
not available
207mm
Package Depth:
not available
810mm
Package Height:
958mm
Box
Package Type:
Box
25.5kg
Package Weight:
32kg
1,446mm
Package Width:
1,584mm
Yes
Quick Start Guide:
not available
MR19
Remote Control Type:
not available
Yes
Manual:
not available

LG
oled55b9pla

Technical Details
compared

Sony
kd65a8

1,230mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) (Without Base):
not available
Dolby atmos
Dolby Technologies:
not available
4
HDMI Connection:
not available
1
Number of Antenna Connectors:
not available
Sleep Timer - Parental Lock
Other Features:
not available
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5 - Streaming: Netflix 4K, Amazon Prime Video 4k, Rakuten TV, Chilli - Music: Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer - App Store: LG Content Store - Custom Homepage - Full Internet Browser - Social Media: YouTube - Gaming Apps Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available
Smart TV & Apps:
not available
Smart TV
Smart TV Features:
Android TV
1x Analogue, 2x Digital
TV Tuner:
not available
Yes
Built-in WiFi:
not available

LG
oled55b9pla

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Sony
kd65a8

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:
Yes
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
not available
PC Audio In:
Yes
No
PC in (D-Sub) Port:
not available
not available
RF Port:
1
3
USB 2.0 Port:
2
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A Ports Quantity:
not available
not available
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL):
No
Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
Yes

LG
oled55b9pla

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Sony
kd65a8

246mm
Depth (With Stand):
326mm
46.9mm
Depth (Without Stand):
not available
706mm
Height:
836mm
744mm
Height (With Stand):
857mm
706mm
Height (Without Stand):
not available
559mm
Stand Width:
not available
18.9kg
Weight:
21.8kg
19.9kg
Weight With Stand:
23.6kg
1,228mm
Width:
1,448mm
1,228mm
Width (With Stand):
1,448mm
1,230mm
Width (Without Stand):
not available

LG
oled55b9pla

Management Features
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Yes
Amazon Alexa:
not available
Yes
Auto Power Off System:
not available
Yes
Google Assistant:
not available
not available
Hotel Mode:
Yes
36
Number of OSD Languages:
30
not available
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages:
Ara, Jpn, Ukr, Tur, Tha, Swe, Slv, Rus, Rum, Por, Pol, Per, Nor, Ita, Bul, Ind, Gre, Fre, Fin, Est, Eng, Dut, Deu, Dan, Cze, Cro, Cat, Vie
not available
On/Off Timer:
Yes
not available
Sleep Timer:
Yes
Yes
Voice Control:
Yes
not available
Voice Guide:
Yes
not available
On Screen Display (OSD):
Yes
Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
Yes

LG
oled55b9pla

Network
compared

Sony
kd65a8

not available
Bluetooth Version:
4.2
Yes
Ethernet Port:
Yes
Yes
Web Browser:
Yes
not available
Wi-Fi Standards:
802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
Yes
Miracast:
not available
Yes
Bluetooth:
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes

LG
oled55b9pla

Performance
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Yes
4K Ultra HD Upscaling:
not available
AC3, AC4, EAC3, MP2, MP3, Aac, Dts, He-aac, Pcm
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
Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology:
Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Yes
High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10):
not available
Yes
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):
not available
Yes
Local Dimming:
not available
Yes
Noise Reduction:
No
Yes
Parental Controls:
Yes
not available
Plug & Play:
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Remote App:
not available
Yes
Subtitles:
Yes
Yes
Teletext Function:
Yes
Yes
USB Recording:
Yes
H.265, Hevc
Video Formats Supported:
not available

LG
oled55b9pla

TV Tuner
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Not supported
Analog Signal Format System:
Ntsc 3.58, Ntsc 4.43, Pal, Secam
not available
Auto Channel Search:
Yes
Dvb-c, DVB-S2, DVB-T2, Dvb
Digital Signal Format System:
Dvb-c, Dvb-s, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
2tuners
Tuner:
not available
Digital
Tuner Type:
Analog & digital

LG
oled55b9pla

Certificates
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Certified:
No

LG
oled55b9pla

Power
compared

Sony
kd65a8

not available
AC Input Frequency:
50/60Hz
60 Hz)V
AC Input Voltage:
220 - 240V
148kWh
Annual Energy Consumption:
223kWh
A
Energy Efficiency Class:
A
not available
Energy Efficiency Scale:
A+++ to D
Yes
Energy Saving Mode:
not available
0.5W
Power Consumption (Standby):
0.5W
107W
Power Consumption (Typical):
479W

LG
oled55b9pla

Design
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Black
Colour:
Grey
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 200mm
VESA Mounting Interfaces:
300 x 300mm
Yes
Wall Mountable:
not available
55" OLED 4K UHD Smart Television
Type:
4K HDR

LG
oled55b9pla

Other Features
compared

Sony
kd65a8

not available
3D-Ready:
No
Remote Control, Batteries, Manual
Accessories Included:
Voice Remote Control, Batteries, Manual
Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer:
not available
LG Content Store
App Store:
not available
Yes
AptX Audio Decoding:
not available
Yes
Audio Output:
not available
40
Audio Power:
not available
Yes
Auto Digital Tuning:
not available
9.2mm
Bezel Width:
not available
Yes
Built-in Processor:
not available
Yes
Built-in Speaker:
not available
Yes
Cable Management:
not available
HDMI Input; HDMI ARC; USB Ports; RF Connection Input; Composite Input; Ethernet Input; RS-232C Input; Digital Audio Output; Headphone Out
Connector Type:
USB, Ethernet, HDMI
Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
not available
H74.4 X W122.8 X D24.6cm
Dimensions (W X D X H) With Stand:
H85.7 X W144.8 X D32.6cm
Without Stand: 122.8 X 70.6 X 46.9 CmWith Stand: 122.8 X 74.4 X 24.6 CmVESA Size: 300 X 200 Mm
Dimensions (WxHxD):
not available
Led, Oled
Display Type:
not available
No Features Description Available
Features:
Auto Picture Mode, Parental Control, Voice Search, Text Magnification, On/Off Timer, Google Play Store, Audio Description, Electronic Program Guide, Sleep TImer, Screen Reader, On Screen Clock, Channel Block, Accessibility Shortcut
Google play
Google Applications:
not available
Yes
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG):
not available
Yes
IFU / User Manual:
not available
Rus
Intelligent Voice Recognition Languages:
not available
Metal, Plastic
Material:
not available
OLED Motion
Motion Enhancer:
not available
Spotify
Music Apps:
not available
Catch-up TV, Mediaset Play, Prime Video, Amazon prime, Netflix, Youtube
Network Streaming Services:
Yes
40
Output Power:
not available
4K Upscaling, Auto Calibration, Infinite Contrast, Billion Rich Colours, True Color Accuracy Pro, Object Depth Enhancer, Quad Step Noise Reduction, Perfect Colour On Perfect Black, Pixel Dimming, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer, Advanced Color Enhancer, Deep Learning
Picture Enhancement:
not available
4K pixels, Hd pixels, Uhd pixels
Resolution:
1080p pixels
Yes
Satellite Antenna Inteface:
not available
B9 Series
Series:
not available
Dolby Atmos
Sound Enhancement Technology:
not available
4 Speakers, 2 Woofers
Speakers:
not available
1
Surround Modes:
not available
3
USB Port:
3
18.9g
Weight (Without Stand):
not available
Yes
Wireless Speaker Ready:
not available
Yes
Stand:
not available
Yes
Advanced Colour Enhancer:
not available
Yes
MagicLink:
not available
65%
Luminance:
not available
744 X 1228 X 246 Including Stand (W X H X D in Mm)
Dimensions (WxDxH):
H83.6 X W144.8 X D5.2cm
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
Google Home Ready
Platform:
not available
Yes
Intelligent Voice Recognition:
not available
No
3D:
No
Yes
Auto Depth Enhancer:
not available

LG
oled55b9pla

Smart TV
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Yes
AirPlay 2:
not available
Web os
Operating System Installed:
Android
4.5
Operating System Version:
not available
Yes
Screen Mirroring:
not available
Amazon prime video, Netflix
Video Apps:
Netflix
Yes
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV):
not available
Yes
Timeshift:
Yes
Yes
Internet TV:
Yes
Yes
Smart TV:
Yes

LG
oled55b9pla

Audio
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Dolby atmos, Dolby digital, Dts
Audio Decoders:
Dts, Dolby atmos
not available
Audio Decoding Technology:
Dolby digital
Dolby Atmos
Audio System:
not available
not available
Built-in Subwoofer:
Yes
Digital, Digital plus, Dolby digital, Dolby digital plus
Dolby Technology:
not available
Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (EARC):
not available
40W
RMS Rated Power:
10W
OLED Surround, Dolby atmos
Sound Effects:
not available
4
Speaker:
2
not available
Subwoofer RMS Power:
5W

LG
oled55b9pla

Display
compared

Sony
kd65a8

High-definition tv (16:9) (16:9)
Aspect Ratio:
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:09)
10
Colour Depth:
not available
not available
Display Diagonal (Metric):
164cm
not available
Display Refresh Rate Supported:
120.00 Hz
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Display Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Oled
Display Technology:
Oled
Infinite
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:
not available
not available
High Frequency Rate:
120Hz
not available
Horizontal Viewing Angle:
178°
Led backlight
LED Backlighting Type:
not available
not available
Native Aspect Ratio:
16:9 (16:9)
not available
Native Refresh Rate:
100Hz
2nd Gen ?7 Intelligent Processor
PQI (Picture Quality Index):
not available
not available
Screen Format Adjustments:
16:9 (16:9), 4:3 (4:3)
Flat
Screen Shape:
Flat
not available
Supported Graphics Resolutions:
4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
not available
Supported Video Mode:
2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p
LED
Touchscreen Type:
not available
not available
Vertical Viewing Angle:
178°
139cm
Visible Diagonal Screen Size:
164cm

LG
oled55b9pla

Key Features
compared

Sony
kd65a8

55"
Display Diagonal:
65"
4K
HD Type:
4K
47mm
Thickness:
52mm

LG
oled55b9pla

Features
compared

Sony
kd65a8

Amazon alexa, Google assistant
Smart Assistant Compatibility:
not available