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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize superior dark room performance and wider viewing angles, the LG A1 OLED may be a better option. OLEDs are known for their high contrast and deep blacks. However, for a bright room, the Sony X93L LCD might serve you better as it has a higher brightness score, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. For gamers, the Sony X93L has a higher gaming score, and its LCD screen is less prone to permanent burn-in compared to OLED screens. If price is a concern, the LG A1 is often somewhat less expensive, while the Sony X93L is priced at a premium. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.9
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
Gaming
7.0
8.3
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG A1 (OLED) is good.
The LG A1 is excellent for gaming due to its exceptional response time and minimal input lag, but it's limited by a 60Hz refresh rate which is less ideal for high-frame-rate gaming. In contrast, the Sony X93L offers a very good gaming experience with a slightly higher response time and input lag, but benefits greatly from a 120Hz refresh rate that makes it better suited for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.5
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG A1 excels in display contrast and black uniformity, making it great for watching cartoons and animation with deep blacks and strong contrast; it has very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, enhancing on-screen vibrancy. Meanwhile, the Sony X93L also displays cartoons well with good colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut for a rich and wide color range, although it may not achieve the same level of contrast due to its LCD nature compared to LG's OLED.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
8.9
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG A1's OLED panel provides perfect contrast and fair SDR brightness, making it great for watching news and talk shows with its excellent upscaling, but it's less suitable for bright rooms due to its lower brightness. The Sony X93L, with its LCD screen, offers excellent SDR brightness and very good upscaling, which is beneficial for clear images in well-lit environments, even though its contrast isn't as high as the LG A1's.
Bright Room
6.6
9.4
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.1/10
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 LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The LG A1 has an OLED panel which generally provides superior contrast and color volume, but its screen is only fair in handling SDR and HDR brightness, making it less suitable for bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X93L has an LCD panel with excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, along with very good reflection handling, allowing it to perform much better in well-lit environments.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG A1 (OLED) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Sports
8.0
8.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for sports.
The LG A1 OLED provides excellent response time and very good handling of reflections, with wide viewing angles, making it ideal for fast-paced sports without image blur or distraction from light sources. In comparison, the Sony X93L LCD has very good motion processing and response time, partnered with an excellent reflection handling capability and a high refresh rate, which ensures smooth motion clarity, albeit with more limited viewing angles.
Cost
$1,100
$1,098
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,098.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A1 (OLED) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65A1 | XR-65X93L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 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 | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 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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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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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