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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7G is typically much less expensive and offers a great gaming experience and low input lag. It also has a decent picture quality in both dark and bright rooms. However, it falls short on sports content due to its lower motion processing capabilities and has a moderate sound quality without great speakers. The Sony X93L, while typically much more expensive, provides excellent motion processing, making it better for watching sports and action-packed content. It also has better sound quality with great speakers and superior bright room performance. Additionally, it supports a wider color gamut and volume, which is beneficial for vibrant movie watching. Choose the Hisense U7G for budget-conscious gaming and good all-around performance. Opt for the Sony X93L for a premium sports viewing experience, superior audio, and better bright room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
- The Hisense U7G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for sports
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
Sports
6.1
8.0
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L performs better for sports viewing than the Hisense U7G primarily because the Sony handles reflections significantly better and offers excellent motion processing, which minimizes blur during fast movements. Additionally, while both TVs have decent viewing angles, the better gray uniformity and faster response time of the Sony X93L contribute to its superior performance in this aspect.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
8.5
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.9
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7G and Sony X93L are both well-suited for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs; the Hisense U7G offers very good upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring that lower-resolution content is displayed clearly and visibly in standard dynamic range situations, while its colors out of the box, color gamut and local dimming are adequate for this kind of viewing content. The Sony X93L, on the other hand, has excellent upscaling and even higher SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of such content, alongside good performance in terms of colors out of the box, color gamut, and better local dimming, which can contribute to a more consistent and vibrant viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.7
9.4
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Hisense U7G in a bright room mainly because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, which are crucial for maintaining clear picture quality in well-lit environments. Additionally, while both TVs have good color volume and gamut, which are somewhat important, these are not as critical as brightness and reflection handling when optimizing for bright room performance.
Cost
$698
$1,798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Gaming
8.0
8.3
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7G and Sony X93L both have a good response time and input lag, which is critical for gaming as it ensures quick on-screen reactions to user inputs and minimal delay. The Sony X93L, however, has a very good response time, giving it a slight edge for faster-paced games where every millisecond counts.
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How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7G (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | XR-65X93L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57" x 3.5" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 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 | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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