LG C4 77" vs Sony A95L 55"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
LG C4 77"57 PPI #27
Sony A95L 55"80 PPI #2
57 PPI118 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
LG C4 77"1049 nits #24
Sony A95L 55"1507 nits #15
677 nits5000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
LG C4 77"98.7% #10
Sony A95L 55"99% #4
94%100%
Refresh Rate
LG C4 77"144 Hz
Sony A95L 55"120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 250cm. The Sony A95L 55" has 29% higher pixel density (80 vs 57 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 109cm.
- Brightness: advantage Sony A95L 55" — Similar SDR brightness (296 vs 346 nits), but the Sony A95L 55" leads in HDR peak (1507 vs 1049 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | LG C4 77" | Sony A95L 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 77" | 55" |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 57 | 80 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.5m | 1.1m |
| SDR Brightness | 296 nits | 346 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1049 nits | 1507 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98.7% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% |
All specifications
| Specification | LG C4 77" 2024 | Sony A95L 55" 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 77" (Better) | 55" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 57 | 80 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.5m | 1.1m (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | None |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG (Better) | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 296 nits | 346 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1049 nits | 1507 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI | 4x HDMI |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98.7% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: LG C4 77" or Sony A95L 55"?
The Sony A95L 55" has 80 PPI compared to 57 PPI for the LG C4 77".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Sony A95L 55" requires 1.1m vs 1.5m for the LG C4 77" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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