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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is a budget-friendly option that provides a satisfactory viewing experience but might struggle in terms of brightness and color accuracy, making it less suitable for very bright rooms or for those looking for the most vibrant picture. On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while typically much more expensive, offers a superior viewing experience with enhanced brightness and color accuracy, better suited for bright rooms and viewers who prioritize picture quality. If frequently watching movies, sports, or gaming is key, and budget isn't the main concern, the Sony X93L would be a more satisfying choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has subpar contrast and black uniformity when compared to the Sony X93L, diminishing its ability to deliver the deep blacks needed for a good movie-watching experience, especially in dark scenes. The Sony X93L, while priced higher, offers superior contrast, effective local dimming, and better color performance out of the box, making it more suitable for movies and cinematic TV with its enhanced picture quality.
Sports
6.1
8.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L provides a smoother experience when watching sports due to its superior motion processing and response time, making fast-paced action clearer and reducing blur. Additionally, the Sony X93L handles reflections better than the Hisense A65K, offering a more watchable picture in bright rooms, while the Hisense A65K may struggle with both motion clarity and reflections.
Gaming
5.9
8.3
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a fair response time and very good input lag, which might not be optimal for fast-paced gaming, while the Sony X93L has very good response time and input lag, providing a much smoother gaming experience with quick on-screen action response. Additionally, the Sony X93L has a higher refresh rate, further enhancing its ability to handle high-speed gaming scenarios compared to the Hisense A65K.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.5
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense A65K displays colors out of the box very well and has a good color gamut, which is essential for vivid and accurate cartoon animation representation. On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while also good with colors out of the box and color gamut, provides a better color volume, meaning it can represent a wider range of colors, which could be particularly noticeable in more colorful and dynamic animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.9
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L excels in upscaling lower resolution content and offers excellent SDR brightness, which enhances clarity and detail when watching news or TV programs. In comparison, the Hisense A65K provides good performance in these areas, but it doesn't reach the higher standards set by the Sony in terms of picture brightness and upscaling quality.
Bright Room
6.4
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L outshines the Hisense A65K in bright room settings due to its excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, which ensures clear visibility even in well-lit environments, along with superior reflection handling that minimizes glare. While both TVs offer good color gamuts and the Hisense has good color volume, the Sony steps up with very good color volume, contributing to a more vibrant and varied display in bright conditions.
Cost
$370
$1,798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | XR-65X93L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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