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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Samsung Frame Series if you prefer a TV that blends with your decor and offers a good gaming experience. However, this model is not ideal for darker rooms. Select the Sony X93L if you're looking for better overall picture quality, including sports and movies, and superior performance in bright and dark environments. It also boasts better sound quality. The Sony model is generally slightly less expensive than the Samsung. Keep in mind, the Samsung has a more artistic design, whereas the Sony offers a more traditional TV appearance with better technical performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- The Samsung Frame Series (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
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X93L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
7.9
7.75/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is less suitable for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and weaker black uniformity compared to the Sony X93L, which displays deeper blacks and more intense contrast. Additionally, while both TVs offer good colors out of the box and color volume, the Sony X93L provides better gray uniformity and more consistent viewing angles, enhancing the overall cinematic experience.
Sports
6.8
8.0
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series has lower motion processing capabilities and worse handling of reflections compared to the Sony X93L, meaning that fast-moving sports scenes may appear blurrier and reflections on the screen could be more distracting when watching sports on the Samsung. Additionally, the Sony offers a wider viewing angle and greater response time, which makes fast-moving images crisper and ensures a better viewing experience from different seating positions.
Gaming
7.8
8.3
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
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is categorized as having a very good response time and the best input lag, factors essential for gaming, offering snappy gameplay with minimal delay. In contrast, the Sony X93L, while still having very good response time, only has good input lag, potentially resulting in slightly less immediate responsiveness for gaming than the Samsung Frame.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
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 Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Samsung Frame Series in upscaling lower resolution content like standard-definition TV broadcasts, which is essential for enjoying news and talk shows with clearer picture quality. Additionally, the Sony X93L's superior SDR brightness makes it more suitable for watching in well-lit environments, while its “very good” color accuracy out of the box ensures a vibrant and engaging viewing experience right away.
Bright Room
7.3
9.4
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series offers 'very good' SDR brightness and 'good' handling of reflections which makes it suitable for bright rooms, while the Sony X93L offers 'excellent' SDR brightness and 'very good' reflections handling, making it even better suited for brightly lit environments. Additionally, the Sony model may offer more vibrant colors in bright conditions due to its higher color volume and color gamut, despite the Samsung having slightly higher contrast.
Cost
$3,298
$3,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $3,298 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $3,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.5
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.1/10
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) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Frame Series is highly regarded for cartoons and animation due to very good colors straight out of the box and a proficient color gamut. In contrast, the Sony X93L, despite having comparable color gamut and gray uniformity, provides slightly better color volume and SDR brightness, which could enhance the vibrancy and clarity of animated content in various lighting conditions.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,298 | $3,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 6, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85LS03B | XR-85X93L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.7" x 75" x 1.1" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.2" x 75" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 98.1 lbs | 117.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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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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