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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for movies and gaming in a dark room, the LG B1 OLED TV is an excellent choice, but it is not as bright in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X93L LCD TV performs better in bright rooms and could offer better durability at a slightly lower cost, but its picture quality in dark rooms isn't as strong compared to OLED. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- 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 B1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The LG B1 excels in producing deep blacks and seamless dark scenes due to its OLED screen which inherently offers superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, and has no need for local dimming. On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while not matching the contrast and black uniformity of the LG, delivers a strong color performance right out of the box and has a good viewing angle for an LCD, making it a compelling choice for movies and cinematic content in environments with broad seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.9
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG B1 (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG B1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG B1 OLED provides an excellent gaming experience with its very good response time and near-instant input lag, both crucial for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, the Sony X93L LCD also offers a very good gaming experience due to its excellent motion handling and low input lag, alongside a 120Hz refresh rate that is ideal for smooth gameplay.
Bright Room
7.0
9.4
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the LG B1 (OLED) is good.
The Sony X93L LCD handles bright rooms better due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, and very good reflection handling, while the LG B1 OLED, although excellent at handling reflections, has lower SDR and HDR brightness which make it less ideal in very bright environments.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.4
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 B1 (OLED) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Sports
8.3
8.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B1 (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The LG B1 OLED excels in response time which is crucial for watching fast-moving sports without motion blur, but its motion processing is not as advanced as the Sony X93L LCD, which is superior in this area and therefore better for fast-paced sports action with complex camera movements. However, the LG B1 provides wider viewing angles and better reflection handling, making it more suitable for group viewing in bright rooms, while the Sony's strengths lie in its high-quality motion processing and slightly better gray uniformity which can offer a consistent picture during sports with large uniform colors like a football field.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and LG B1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG B1 excels in watching cartoons and animation due to its perfect contrast and vibrant colors out of the box, along with a wide color gamut that makes the hues pop. The Sony X93L, while offering good colors and a decent color gamut, stands out with its excellent SDR brightness, enhancing the visibility and vibrance of cartoons and animation in brightly lit rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.5
8.9
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and LG B1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG B1 OLED excels in delivering perfect contrast and very good color accuracy, which is crucial for watching news and talk shows where realistic representation matters. In contrast, the Sony X93L LCD offers excellent SDR brightness and better upscaling, making it more suitable for brightly lit rooms and improving the clarity of lower-resolution content typically found in TV broadcasts.
Cost
$1,700
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG B1 (OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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How the LG B1 (OLED) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG B1 (OLED) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B1 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 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) | 34.2" x 57" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 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 | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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