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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60B is a midrange TV that is significantly less expensive than the Sony X93L. It is a solid choice for general viewing and bright rooms, with good reflection handling and a high brightness. However, it lacks local dimming which impacts its dark room performance, so it may not be the best for movies watched in the dark. The Sony X93L, on the other hand, is an upper midrange set that costs significantly more but offers superior overall picture quality, notably better gaming performance, and is also good for both dark and bright rooms, with local dimming enhancing contrast in darker scenes. It has a higher refresh rate, which is great for sports and gaming, and better sound quality, which could eliminate the need for a soundbar. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60B (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60B (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
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X93L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.6
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.5/10
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 Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q60B falls short in local dimming and gray uniformity, impacting its ability to present movies with deep blacks and even lighting, while the Sony X93L's better local dimming and overall gray uniformity enhance contrast and black uniformity for a superior cinematic experience. The Q60B, however, has slightly better contrast and black uniformity out of the box, but the X93L compensates with better color volume and viewing angles, making it a better choice for a diverse range of content and larger viewing areas.
Sports
6.4
8.0
7.0/10
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 Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L excels in sports viewing due to its very good response time and motion processing which ensures smooth action, and it handles reflections better, making it more suitable for brightly lit rooms. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q60B has a poorer response time and motion processing which might result in more motion blur during fast-paced games, and its reflection handling is fair, which could be a concern in well-lit environments.
Gaming
5.6
8.3
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60B has a poor response time which can result in more motion blur during fast-paced games, while its input lag is low, offering quick feedback to gaming inputs which is good for playing games. The Sony X93L, on the other hand, has both very good response time and good input lag, making it more responsive and providing a smoother visual experience during gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
8.9
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 Q60B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q60B performs well for news, talk shows, and TV programs due in part to its good upscaling of lower-resolution content and high SDR brightness, ensuring clarity and visibility even in well-lit rooms. The Sony X93L is rated very good for the same content because it also upscales effectively and has a high SDR brightness, which, when combined with better colors straight out of the box, may offer a more vivid and lifelike picture.
Bright Room
7.1
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L is superior in handling bright room conditions due to its excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, allowing it to combat glare and maintain picture quality, also reflected in its very good reflections handling. In contrast, the Samsung Q60B has a very good SDR brightness but only fair HDR brightness and reflections handling, making it less equipped to deal with intense light and reflections.
Cost
$848
$1,798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has a price of $848 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.5
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q60B offers excellent colors out of the box, providing a vibrant and accurate viewing experience for animation without the need for adjustment, although its color gamut is just good, which means it has a decent range of colors it can display. The Sony X93L, on the other hand, provides good colors right away with a very good color gamut, indicating a slightly wider range of colors, making it a strong choice for vivid cartoons and animation but may not be as accurate as the Samsung out of the box.
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How the Samsung Q60B (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60B (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$848 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q60B | XR-65X93L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 57.1" x 1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 37.4" x 63.5" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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David Katzmaier | June 2022
"Samsung's 2022 QLED workhorse shines in bright rooms and with HDR. The Samsung Q60B stands out from the slew of entry-level TVs with an ultra-thin frame, a skinny profile from the side and even narrow stand legs. The Q60B is a very good bright-room TV, and my subjective impression of its ample light output was proven by measurements."
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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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