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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8H is less expensive and offers a strong performance across various types of content including movies, gaming, and sports. It's a 2022 model with mini LED backlighting, which typically delivers better contrast and brightness. However, its performance in very bright rooms may be less optimal. The Sony X93L, on the other hand, is more expensive, but it's a newer 2023 model that delivers excellent brightness and is well-suited for bright room viewing. The Sony also comes with additional features like voice commands and adjustable stand positions which can be convenient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Very good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
6.5
8.0
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is rated higher in motion processing which is very important for watching sports, ensuring smoother action with minimal blur, while the Hisense U8H falls short in this area, which can detract from the sports viewing experience. Additionally, while both TVs handle reflections well and have wide viewing angles, the Sony X93L has better gray uniformity, somewhat important for displaying sports where consistent color across the screen is beneficial.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.5
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H is excellent for cartoons and animation due to its very good color performance straight out of the box and excellent color volume, ensuring vibrant and consistent color reproduction. On the other hand, the Sony X93L is very good for similar content, but it lacks the same level of color volume, which might result in slightly less vivid colors in certain circumstances, even though its out-of-the-box color accuracy is on par with the Hisense.
Cost
$1,350
$1,098
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.4
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
9.1/10
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 U8H (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.8/10
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 U8H (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, excellent local dimming, and strong black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scene performance and depth in visuals. On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while good for movies, may not match the U8H's level of contrast and black uniformity but offers more accurate colors straight out of the box and better gray uniformity, making it a strong performer in its own right.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8H and Sony X93L are both highly regarded for gaming because they have very good response times and low input lag, which are critical for fast-paced gaming, and both offer a high refresh rate, supporting smooth motion in gaming scenarios. The combination of these features in both models ensures minimal motion blur and a responsive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
8.9
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8H is an excellent choice for viewing news and talk shows as its upscaling ability is very good, ensuring lower resolution content is displayed clearly, and it has an excellent SDR brightness to combat glare. The Sony X93L also excels in upscaling with outstanding capability, making it a favorable option for watching standard definition programming, and its SDR brightness is similarly excellent, providing great visibility in well-lit rooms; however, the Hisense has a slight edge in contrast, enhancing the depth of images.
Bright Room
9.7
9.4
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent.
The Hisense U8H excels in a bright room due to its excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which are key for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. In comparison, the Sony X93L also offers excellent SDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, plus its slightly better contrast and color performance may offer a richer viewing experience, but the differences are not stark.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 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 57.2" x 3" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
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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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