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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K is a lower-midrange priced TV that promises excellent gaming performance and good dark room viewing but falls short in sports viewing and may not be the best choice for bright rooms. If budget is a concern and gaming is a priority, the Hisense U7K could be the better choice, while the Sony X93L may be worth the extra cost for enhanced sports watching and brighter room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
6.3
8.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Hisense U7K in sports viewing primarily due to its superior motion processing, which is crucial for fast-paced action. Furthermore, the Sony offers better reflection handling and viewing angles, enhancing the experience in various room settings, while the Hisense may struggle more with these aspects.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
8.9
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7K excels in upscaling lower quality content, making it a strong choice for viewing news and talk shows, and its initial colors are impressive without requiring much adjustment. Contrastingly, the Sony X93L offers superior upscaling with its excellent SDR brightness, providing an enhanced viewing experience in bright rooms but may necessitate some color adjustments out of the box for optimal picture quality.
Bright Room
8.1
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$678
$1,798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7K (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
For watching movies and cinematic TV, the Hisense U7K excels with a higher contrast ratio and superior black uniformity, which enhances dark scene performance, essential for a cinematic experience. The Sony X93L, while offering slightly lower contrast and black uniformity, compensates with better colors straight out of the box and wider viewing angles, making it more versatile for varied seating arrangements and content that benefits from vibrant colors.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7K and Sony X93L are both praised for gaming due to their very good response times and good input lag performance, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience. While the Hisense U7K boasts a higher refresh rate of 144Hz ideal for fast-paced gaming, the Sony X93L, with its 120Hz refresh rate, still presents an excellent option with its slightly better sound quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K has a 'Very Good' rating for colors out of the box, implying it provides colorful and vibrant images right when you start using it, suitable for animated content, and it is matched with a 'Very Good' color gamut, which means it's capable of displaying a wide range of colors.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 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 | 7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 57.1" x 3.1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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