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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense U8G is significantly less expensive and offers a strong overall picture quality, especially for gaming. However, it may struggle in very bright rooms and may not have the same build quality and reliability you'd find with the Sony X93L. On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while more expensive, provides better sports viewing, a slightly better dark room viewing experience, and premium build quality and reliability. It also has better upscaling and sound quality, potentially eliminating the need for external speakers. Additionally, it is equipped with a better motion processor and has slightly better support for various HDR formats. Consider the Sony if you're willing to invest more for higher quality sports viewing and better reliability. Choose the Hisense if gaming is a priority and you want to save money without compromising too much on picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (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
6.4
8.0
3.9/10
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 U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is rated very good for watching sports majorly because of its superior motion processing capabilities, which are essential for the fast-paced action in sports, along with its better viewing angles that allow for a wider seating arrangement without losing out on image accuracy. Conversely, the Hisense U8G, despite handling reflections well and having a decent response time, falls short in motion processing, which is pivotal for a smooth sports viewing experience, and has more limited viewing angles, restricting the optimal viewing area to directly in front of the TV.
Cost
$971
$1,098
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $971 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is very good for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which contribute to deeper blacks and more detailed dark scenes. The Sony X93L is good for these purposes as well, with respectable contrast and local dimming, plus better colors out of the box and wider viewing angles, making it suitable for brighter rooms and larger groups.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, making it responsive for fast-paced games, while the Sony X93L also offers very good response time and good input lag alongside excellent sound quality, providing an immersive gaming experience. However, if you're looking for better audio without an external sound system, the Sony X93L's superior sound may be more appealing.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G has 'excellent' colors out of the box which allows cartoons and animation to appear vibrant and accurate without the need for additional adjustments, and it also boasts a 'very good' color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors are displayed. The Sony X93L, while having 'good' colors right out of the box and a 'very good' color volume, provides a high quality picture for animation, with greater SDR brightness and better gray uniformity which are important for consistent color presentation across the screen.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.9
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling and has very good colors right out of the box, which makes it a strong choice for news and TV programs that don't always broadcast in high definition. The Sony X93L, on the other hand, has excellent SDR brightness and very good local dimming, ensuring that it can deliver clear and well-defined images even in well-lit environments, which is beneficial for daytime viewing of news and talk shows.
Bright Room
8.9
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X93L (LCD) to be excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X93L excels in a bright room due to its outstanding ability to handle reflections and impressive SDR brightness, which enhances visibility even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Hisense U8G is very good for bright rooms and offers strong SDR and HDR brightness, but its reflections handling, while still very good, isn't on par with the Sony X93L.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 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 4.1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 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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