Best For
Best for Gaming
LG OLED55B56LA
Better Picture Quality
LG OLED55B56LA
Better Smart TV Experience
Sony KD-55X85L
Best Movie Watching Experience
LG OLED55B56LA
Best Overall Value Premium TV
LG OLED55B56LA
The Sony KD-55X85L and LG OLED55B56LA are both premium 55-inch 4K TVs with 120Hz panels, Dolby Vision support, and advanced gaming features. However, they target slightly different buyers. Sony focuses on accurate picture processing, Full Array LED backlighting, and the Google TV ecosystem, making it a strong all-round entertainment choice. LG takes the lead with OLED technology, pixel-level dimming, faster response times, and gaming-focused enhancements such as G-Sync and FreeSync support. If picture quality and gaming performance are priorities, the differences become much more noticeable despite both TVs sharing similar screen size and resolution.
Verdict
The LG OLED55B56LA is the stronger overall TV thanks to its OLED panel, superior contrast, perfect black levels, wider gaming support, and near-instant response time. It is ideal for movie enthusiasts and serious gamers. The Sony KD-55X85L remains an excellent choice for users who prefer Google TV, Sony's image processing, and a Full Array LED display at a potentially lower price point. For most buyers seeking the best viewing experience, LG holds the advantage.
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| Model No |
KD-55X85L |
OLED55B56LA |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3 AUDIO, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: WMV, PS, MPG, M2TS, MPEG, DIVX, MPEG-PS, MP4 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, RAW |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, JPS, MPO |
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| Video |
| Backlight Module |
: Direct ( Full Array LED ) |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Sensor |
: Light |
| Backlight Dimming Type |
: Local Dimming |
| Clarity Enhancement |
: 4K X-Reality™ PRO |
| Picture Processor |
: 4K HDR Processor X1™ |
| Motion Enhancer |
: X-Motion Clarity, Auto Mode |
| Colour Enhancement |
: TRILUMINOS PRO™, Live Colour™ Technology |
| Contrast Enhancement |
: X-tended Dynamic Range, Object-Based HDR remaster, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer |
| Picture Mode |
: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision ( Vivid / Bright / Dark ) |
| Video Signal Support |
: HDMI™ signal :4096x2160p(24,50,60Hz), 3840x2160p(24,25,30,50,60Hz), 1080p(24,30,50,60Hz), 1080i(50,60Hz), 720p(24,30,50,60Hz), 576p, 480p |
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| BackLight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| AI Picture Pro |
: Yes |
| Auto Calibration |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode ™ |
: Yes |
| AI Brightness Control |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Quick Media Switching ( QMS ) |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: OLED Color |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| AI Genre Selection |
: Yes ( SDR, HDR ) |
| High Frame Rate ( HFR ) |
: 4K 120 Fps ( HDMI ) |
| Picture Processor |
: α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 |
| AI Upscaling |
: α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| 10 modes |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF )Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output Power |
: 10 W + 10 W |
| DTS Digital Surround |
: Yes |
| Acoustic Auto Calibration |
: Room Compensation |
| Speaker Configuration |
: Full Range ( Bass Reflex ) X 2 |
| Dolby Audio Format Support |
: Dolby™ Audio, Dolby™ Atmos |
| Speaker Type |
: Double Bass Reflex Speaker, X-Balanced Speaker |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes ( Up To 2.1 Channel ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( Auto Volume Leveling ) |
| AI Sound |
: α8 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 9.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI™ Connections |
: 4 ( Side ) |
| USB |
: 2 ( Side ) |
| Ethernet Inputs |
: 1 ( Side ) |
| Digital Audio Outputs |
: 1 ( Side ) |
| RF ( Terrestrial / Cable ) Connection Inputs |
: 1 ( Side ) |
| IF ( Satellite ) Connection Inputs |
: 1 ( Side ) |
| Composite Video Inputs Mini Jack |
: 1 ( Side ) |
| Apple Homkit |
: Yes |
| Apple Airplay |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Yes |
| BRAVIA SYNC ( Including HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel ( ARC ) |
: Yes ( eARC / ARC ) |
| Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR ) |
: Yes ( For HDMI™3 / 4 ) |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes ( For HDMI™3 / 4 ) |
| USB HDD Recoeding |
: Yes ( 1Rec ) ( Except Italy ) |
| Features Specified In HDMI 2.1 |
: 4K120 / eARC / VRR / ALLM |
| USB Drive Format Support |
: FAT16 / FAT32 / exFAT / NTFS |
| HDCP |
: HDCP 2.3 ( For HDMI™ 1/2/3/4 ) |
| WI-FI Standard |
: Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| WI-FI Frequency |
: 2.4GHz/5GHz ( For Wi-Fi Direct: 2.4GHz Only ) |
| Bluetooth Version |
: Version 4.2,HID ( Mouse / Keyboard Connectivity ) / HOGP ( Low Energy Device Connectivity ) / SPP ( Serial Port Profile ) / A2DP ( Stereo Audio ) 1 / AVRCP ( AV Remote Control ) |
| USB Playback Codes |
: MPEG1:MPEG1 / MPEG2PS:MPEG2 / MPEG2TS ( HDV, AVCHD ) :MPEG2, AVC / MP4 ( XAVC S ) :AVC, MPEG4, HEVC / AVI : Xvid, Motion Jpeg / ASF ( WMV ) : VC1 / MOV : AVC, MPEG4, Motion Jpeg / MKV : Xvid, AVC,MPEG4, VP8. HEVC / WEBM : VP8 / 3GPP : MPEG4, AVC / MP3 / ASF ( WMA ) / LPCM / WAV / MP4AAC / FLAC / JPEG, WEBM : VP9 / AC4 / ogg / AAC / ARW ( Screen Nail Only ) |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 2ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna, Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 6 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth® 5.3 |
: Yes |
| HDMI-CEC ( Simplink ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 3 ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Android TV™ |
| Smart TV |
: Google TV™ |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Control Menu |
: Yes |
| Eco Dashboard |
: Yes |
| Internet Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Auto Genre Picture Mode |
: Yes |
| Auto HDR Tone Mapping |
: Yes |
| Electronic Program Guide ( EPG ) |
: Yes |
| Camera Function ( Camera Apps ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Calibration With Calman® |
: Yes |
| Camera |
: BRAVIA CAM ( Option ) |
| Text Input Language |
: ARABIC, BULGARIAN, CATALAN, CROATIAN, CZECH, DANISH, DUTCH, ENGLISH, ESTONIAN, FINNISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, GREEK, HEBREW, INDONESIAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, NORWEGIAN, PERSIAN, POLISH, PORTUGUESE, ROMANIAN, RUSSIAN, SLOVAK, SLOVENIAN, SPANISH |
| Display Language |
: AFRIKAANS,AMH,ARABIC,ASSAMESE,AZE,BEL,BULGARIAN,BENGALI,BOSNIAN,CATALAN,CZECH,DANISH,DEU,GREEK,ENGLISH,SPANISH,ESTONIAN,BAQ,PER,FINNISH,FRENCH,GLG,GUJARATI,HINDI,CROATIAN,HUNGARIAN,INDONESIAN,ISL,ITALIAN,HEBREW,JAPANESE,KAZAKH,KANNADA,KOR,KIR,LAO,LITHUANIAN,LATVIAN,MACEDONIAN,MALAYALAM,MON,MARATHI,MAY,BUR,NOB,NEP,NLD,ORIYA,PANJABI,POLISH,PORTUGUESE,ROMANIAN,RUSSIAN,SOL,SLOVENIAN,ALB,SERBIAN,SWEDISH,SWAHILI,TAMIL,TELUGU,THAI,TGL,TURKISH,UKRAINIAN,URD,UZB,VIETNAMESE,SIMPLIFIED CHINESE,TRADITIONAL CHINESE,ZULU |
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| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| Voice ID |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| AI Chatbot |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| Google Cast |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Home, Hub |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control Built-In |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
| Content Partners |
: Netflix, Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN, Apple TV, Sling TV & More......... |
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| Other Features |
| Bezel Design |
: Flush Surface |
| Bezel Colour |
: Hairline Black |
| Stand Colour |
: Dark Silver |
| Stand Design |
: Slim T Shape Wedged Stand |
| CI+ |
: Yes |
| Teletext |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Voice Search |
: Yes |
| On / Off Timer |
: Yes |
| Screen Reader |
: Yes |
| Text Magnification |
: Yes |
| Accessibility Shortcut |
: Yes |
| Closed Caption ( Subtitle ) |
: Yes |
| IR Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Standard Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Audio Description ( Audio Key ) |
: Yes |
| Number Of Turners ( SAT ) |
: One |
| TV System ( Digital Cable ) |
: DVB-C |
| TV System ( Digital Terrestrial ) |
: DVB-T/T2 |
| TV System ( Digital SAT ) |
: DVB-S/S2 |
| TV System ( Analog ) |
: B / G,D / K |
| Built-in Mic Switch |
: Yes Center |
| Number Of Turners ( Terrestrial / Cable ) |
: 1 ( Digital / Analog ) |
| Closed Caption ( Analog / Digital ) |
: Analogue No, Digital - Subtitle |
| Tuner Channel Coverage ( Digital SAT )) |
: Intermediate Frequency 950-2150MHz |
| Tuner Channel Coverage ( Digital Terrestrial ) |
: VHF / UHF ( Depend On Country Selection ) |
| Tuner Channel Coverage ( Digital Cable ) |
: VHF / UHF / Cable ( Depend On Country Selection ) |
| Stand Position |
: 2 Way Position ( Standard Position / Narrow Position ) |
| Tuner Channel Coverage ( Analog ) |
: 45.25MHz-863.25MHz ( Depend On Country Selection ) |
| Optional Accessories |
: Camera Unit（ CMU-BC1 ) 2 ; Wallmount Bracket ( SU-WL450 ( Terminal Access Limitation ), SU-WL850 ( Depends On Usage Of Terminal )) Depends On Country Selection |
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| Design |
: Sleek & Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Country Of Origin |
: India |
| Digital TV Reception |
: DVB-T2/T ( Terrestrial ), DVB-C ( Cable ), DVB-S2/S ( Satellite ) |
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| General Details |
| Power Requirements |
: AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz |
| Annual Energy Consumption* |
: 76 kWh / 1000 H |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.50 W |
| Dynamic Backlight Control |
: Yes |
| Eco Friendly |
: Yes |
| Power Saving Mode / Back Light Off Mode |
: Yes |
| Weight Of TV Without Stand |
: 16.3 Kg |
| Weight Of TV With Stand |
: 17.4 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 24 Kg |
| VESA® Hole Pitch |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 135 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Energy Star Rating |
: 2 |
| TV Weight Without Stand |
: 14.3 Kg |
| TV Weight With Stand |
: 14.5 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 19.5 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Voice Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| AC Power Cord |
: Yes |
| Table Top Stand |
: Yes |
| Quick Setup Guide |
: Yes |
| Operating Instructions |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote Control MR25 |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( Attached ) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The LG OLED55B56LA is better for gaming thanks to its OLED panel, sub-0.1ms response time, G-Sync, FreeSync, VRR, ALLM, and 4K 120Hz Dolby Vision gaming support.
Does Sony KD-55X85L support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the Sony KD-55X85L supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio formats through its built-in speaker system.
Which TV offers better picture quality?
The LG OLED55B56LA delivers better picture quality because OLED technology provides perfect blacks, higher contrast, and pixel-level dimming that Full Array LED TVs cannot fully match.
Which TV has the better smart platform?
The Sony KD-55X85L uses Google TV, which offers excellent app support, Chromecast built-in, and deep Google ecosystem integration. Buyers invested in Google services may prefer Sony.
Which TV is better for watching movies?
The LG OLED55B56LA is the better movie TV due to its OLED display, Dolby Vision performance, Filmmaker Mode, and superior dark-room viewing experience.
Do both TVs support 4K 120Hz gaming?
Yes, both models support 4K 120Hz gaming, VRR, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 features, making them suitable for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X gaming.
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