If you prefer a budget-friendly option that's more cost-effective, the Samsung The Frame 2022 would suit you well, especially if a smaller screen size suffices for your viewing environment. It also has a unique design that blends into your living space when not in use as a TV.
On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while typically more expensive, offers a larger screen and superior overall picture quality, which makes it better for an immersive viewing experience in both bright and dark environments. It also has better capabilities for gaming and sports content, and comes with enhanced sound features, including support for Dolby Atmos, which may enrich your movie nights. Keep in mind, though, it may require a correspondingly larger space in your room. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0/10
7.9/10
5.91/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X93L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1/10
7.9/10
5.91/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L provides better contrast and local dimming than the Samsung The Frame 2022, resulting in deeper blacks and improved shadow detail which enhances the movie-watching experience. Additionally, the X93L has superior black uniformity, meaning it displays more consistent black shades across the screen, which is important for dark scenes in movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.8/10
8.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is better for watching sports because of its superior motion processing and response time, which reduce motion blur during fast-moving scenes, and it can handle reflections more effectively, making it a better choice for rooms with a lot of light. On the other hand, the Samsung The Frame 2022, while stylish and well-suited for displaying art when not in use, has a slower response time and less effective motion processing, which may result in more motion blur during sports; it also struggles more with reflections, which could be a downside in bright environments.
Gaming
5.9/10
8.3/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L offers a more responsive gaming experience with superior response time and lower input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced games, while the Samsung The Frame 2022, although stylish, does not provide the same level of gaming performance in these areas.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9/10
8.5/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L has slightly better color volume and contrast than the Samsung The Frame 2022, which contributes to vivid and deep images ideal for cartoons and animation. Both TVs have good color accuracy out of the box and a wide color gamut, but the Sony X93L stands out with its excellent SDR brightness, enhancing the viewing experience in various lighting conditions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4/10
8.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L excels in upscaling content and providing brighter images for SDR content, which makes it very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs, especially in well-lit environments. Meanwhile, the Samsung The Frame 2022, while also handling upscaling well, has less impressive SDR brightness, suggesting that it might not perform as well as the Sony X93L in brighter rooms.
Bright Room
7.3/10
9.4/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 has very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms, but the Sony X93L has excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, offering better performance in these conditions. While both handle reflections well, the superior brightness of the Sony X93L makes it more capable in very bright environments.
Cost
$499
$1,798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
"The biggest, and most jarring, difference is the revolutionary matte, anti-glare coating on the 2022’s display. Not only does it solve my daytime glare problem of being in a corner apartment, but it somehow adds texture to anything being displayed. The Frame is a home run for anyone looking to add fashion to their function."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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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