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The LG C3 OLED will deliver superior contrast and deeper blacks for movie viewing, as well as wider viewing angles, making it ideal for a dark-to-moderately lit room and for when viewers are spread out around the room. On the other hand, the Sony X93L LCD with mini-LED technology will perform better in bright environments and can get brighter which helps to combat glare. If you plan to use the TV in a room with lots of sunlight, the Sony might be a better fit. For gaming, both offer high refresh rates and low input lag, but the OLED has a slight edge in motion handling. If sports viewing is important, then the Sony's brightness could offer a more vibrant picture. Finally, consider the risk of burn-in with OLEDs if you're going to display static elements for prolonged periods, which is not an issue with LCD TVs like the Sony X93L. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED provides exceptional contrast and perfect black uniformity which enhances movie and cinematic experiences, reflecting its OLED technology's inherent ability to display true blacks. On the other hand, the Sony X93L LCD, while still delivering good contrast and black uniformity due to its local dimming feature, can't reach the same level of performance in these very important aspects.
Gaming
9.0
8.3
10.0/10
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
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 offers a higher level of gaming performance due to its exceptional response time and input lag, allowing for an extremely smooth gaming experience with minimized motion blur and delay in registering inputs. In contrast, while the Sony X93L provides very good gaming capabilities with low input lag and quick response time, it may not match the near-instantaneous performance of the LG C3 in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Bright Room
8.3
9.4
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony X93L (LCD) has higher SDR brightness, making it better for watching TV in bright rooms compared to the LG C3 (OLED); although the C3 offers perfect contrast and superior reflections handling, the X93L's brightness advantage and very good reflections handling make it a more suitable choice for bright environments. The C3's advantages in contrast and color performance are less critical than brightness in well-lit conditions.
Cost
$2,000
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $2,000 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Key similarities
Sports
8.5
8.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The LG C3 excels in sports viewing with its OLED panel providing best response time and wide viewing angles, which ensures fluid motion and consistent colors from different seating positions. Conversely, the Sony X93L, with its advanced motion processing capabilities, delivers very good response to fast-moving scenes in sports, although it might not handle reflections as well as the LG C3, and its viewing angles are narrower due to its LCD technology.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.5
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG C3 OLED is favored for cartoons and animation due to its perfect black levels and excellent out of the box colors, which make the colors pop, while the Sony X93L LCD provides very good color reproduction with a wider color gamut, making it also suitable for vibrant animations but with less profound black levels in comparison. Both TVs handle color volume and SDR brightness well, important for animation, but the OLED's superior contrast and gray uniformity give it an edge in displaying consistent and deep images.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.9
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED excels in upscaling lower resolution content and providing more accurate colors out of the box; perfect for regular TV programs and news that don't always broadcast in high definition. The Sony X93L LCD shines with higher SDR brightness, making it a solid choice for well-lit rooms, but it lacks the perfect blacks and wide viewing angles of the LG C3 OLED.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C3 (OLED) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 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 | 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 | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 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 | Unknown | 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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