1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
LG 55NANO766QA
Sony KD-50X690E
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) NanoCell Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- NanoCell Color
- Wide Viewing Angle
- α5 Gen5 AI Processor 4K
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10 support
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing LG 55NANO766QA to Sony KD-50X690E to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. LG 55NANO766QA gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
LG 55NANO766QA
Sony KD-50X690E
Advantage of LG 55NANO766QA
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose LG 55NANO766QA over Sony KD-50X690E.
LG 55NANO766QA | vs | Sony KD-50X690E | |
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Backlight Dimming | Local Dimming | vs | Frame Dimming |
Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | vs | |
HLG | vs | ||
HGIG Compatibility | vs | ||
Filmmaker Mode | vs | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode | vs | ||
Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
Dolby AC-4 | vs | ||
Higher Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | vs | 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth | vs | ||
Virtual Assistant | Google Assistant | vs | |
Works with Alexa | Alexa Built-In | vs | |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | eARC (HDMI 2) | vs | |
HDCP Version | 2.3 | vs | 2.2 |
More RF (Terrestrial/Cable) Connection Inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
More IF (Satellite) Connection Inputs | 1 | vs | |
Teletext | Flof | vs | |
3GPP | vs | ||
AVI | vs | ||
Flash Video | vs | ||
MPEG-4 | vs | ||
TS | vs | ||
VC-1 | vs | ||
VP9 | vs | ||
AAC | vs | ||
AC4 | vs | ||
aptX | vs | ||
EAC3 | vs | ||
HE-AAC | vs | ||
MP2 | vs | ||
JPS | vs | ||
More Tuners (SAT) | vs |
Advantage of Sony KD-50X690E
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony KD-50X690E over LG 55NANO766QA.
LG 55NANO766QA | vs | Sony KD-50X690E | |
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Higher Frame Interpolation Frequency | 100 Hz | vs | 240 Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | vs | ||
DTS Digital Surround | vs | ||
More USB Inputs | 2 | vs | 3 |
Component Inputs | vs | 1 (hybrid with Composite) | |
Composite Inputs | vs | 1 (hybrid with Component) | |
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | vs | ||
WebM | vs | ||
WMV | vs | ||
Xvid | vs | ||
M4A | vs | ||
MIDI | vs | ||
WAV | vs | ||
GIF | vs | ||
PNG | vs |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS |
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High Resolution |
Direct LED |
Color Depth |
HDR10 |
Wi-Fi |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Full-Array Local Dimming |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No AMD Freesync™ |
No NVidia G-Sync |
No 4K HFR |
No 2K HFR |
No VRR |
Selected Features
Nano Cell Technology on LG 55NANO766QA
LG 55NANO766QAuses nanocell technology on its LCD display. This technology uses particles to absorb unwanted light wavelengths and enhance the purity of the red and green colors displayed on the screen. In addition, they create subtler, more accurate colors that stay true, even at wide viewing angles. So, even if the whole family is gathered around the TV, everyone has the best seat in the house, whether they’re front and center, or across the room and off to the side.
VA Panel on Sony KD-50X690E
Sony KD-50X690E has a vertical alignment (VA) panel. Such panels are most commonly used in LCD TVs as they provide deeper blacks compared to the IPS panels. However, they are still limited with the viewing angles compared to the IPS panels or OLED displays.
HDR10
LG 55NANO766QA and Sony KD-50X690E support HDR10 which was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It is not backward compatible with SDR. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits of brightness and uses 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - LG 55NANO766QA and here - Sony KD-50X690E.
BASICS | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Brand | LG | Sony |
Series | NANO76 | X690E |
Model | 55NANO766QA | KD-50X690E |
Size | 55" | 50" |
Country | UK | USA |
Release Year | 2022 | 2017 |
Smart TV |
DISPLAY | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Display Type | NanoCell | LED |
Actual Size (Diagonal) | 54.6" | 49.5" |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Panel Type | Multi | VA |
LED Type | Direct LED | Direct LED |
Backlight Dimming | Local Dimming | Frame Dimming |
Color | NanoCell Color | |
Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | |
Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 8 bits + FRC |
Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | 1.07 Billion |
VIDEO | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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3D Capability | ||
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG | ||
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
AMD Freesync™ | ||
NVidia G-Sync | ||
4K HFR | ||
2K HFR | ||
VRR | ||
HGIG Compatibility | ||
Picture Processor | α5 Gen5 AI Processor 4K | |
Frame Interploation Technique | TruMotion 100 | Motionflow™ XR 240 |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 100 Hz | 240 Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | ||
Filmmaker Mode | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode |
AUDIO | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Speaker Type | Down Firing | Open Baffle Speaker |
Speaker Power Rating | 20W | 10 W + 10 W |
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Digital | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby AC-4 | ||
DTS Digital Surround | ||
WiSA Ready |
CONNECTIVITY | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Ethernet Input | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g/n |
Bluetooth | ||
Chromecast | ||
Virtual Assistant | Google Assistant | |
Works with Alexa | Alexa Built-In | |
HDMI Inputs | 3 | 3 |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | eARC (HDMI 2) | |
HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.2 |
HDMI-CEC | SIMPLINK | BRAVIA Sync |
USB Inputs | 2 | 3 |
USB 3.0 Ports | ||
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 2 | 1 |
IF (Satellite) Inputs | 1 | |
Component Inputs | 1 (hybrid with Composite) | |
Composite Inputs | 1 (hybrid with Component) | |
RCA Audio Outputs | ||
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ||
Optical Audio Output | ||
RS-232C Remote | ||
DLNA |
OTHER | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Operating System | webOS | Linux |
Internet Browser | Full Web Browser | Opera |
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) | 8 days | |
Application Store | LG Content Store | Opera Store |
Teletext | Flof |
VIDEO FORMATS | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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3GPP | ||
AV1 | ||
AVI | ||
ASF | ||
DivX | ||
Flash Video | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
MKV | ||
M2TS | ||
MP4 | ||
MPEG-4 | ||
QuickTime | ||
RealVideo | ||
TS | ||
VC-1 | ||
VP7 | ||
VP8 | ||
VP9 | ||
VOB | ||
VRO | ||
WebM | ||
WMV | ||
Xvid |
AUDIO FORMATS | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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AAC | ||
AC4 | ||
AIFF | ||
ALAC | ||
APE | ||
aptX | ||
eAAC+ | ||
EAC3 | ||
FLAC | ||
HE-AAC | ||
LPCM | ||
M4A | ||
MIDI | ||
MP2 | ||
MP3 | ||
OGG | ||
RealAudio | ||
WMA | ||
WAV |
IMAGE FORMATS | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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BMP | ||
GIF | ||
JPEG | ||
JPS | ||
MPO | ||
PNG |
TUNER | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Digital Tuner | 1 | 1 |
SAT Tuner | ||
Analog Tuner | PAL/SECAM, B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L | NTSC-M |
Digital Terrestrial TV System | DVB-T/T2 | ATSC |
Digital Cable TV System | DVB-C | Clear QAM |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 |
GENERAL | LG 55NANO766QA | Sony KD-50X690E |
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Power Supply | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | 110 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz) |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 1235 x 715 x 58.1 mm | 1124 mm x 657 mm x 83 mm 44-3/8" x 25-7/8" x 3-3/8" |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 1235 x 788 x 260 mm | 1124 mm x 685 mm x 216 mm 44-3/8" x 27" x 8-5/8" |
Stand Size | 819 x 260 mm | Width: 647 mm / 25-1/2" |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 1360 x 880 x 207 mm | 1260 mm x 784 mm x 174 mm 49-5/8" x 30-7/8" x 6-7/8" |
One Connect Box | ||
VESA Wall Mount | ||
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 300 mm x 300 mm | 400 mm x 200 mm 15-3/4" x 7-7/8" |
Weight Without Stand | 14.6 kg | 14.1 kg (31.0 lbs) |
Weight With Stand | 16 kg | 15.1 kg (33.2 lbs) |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 21.3 kg | 21 kg (46.3 lbs) |