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If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Sony X80K could serve you well for general viewing, but it has limitations in terms of picture quality and motion handling which could be noticeable when watching sports or playing fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Sony X93L, while more expensive, offers superior picture quality, better motion handling, and brighter screen, making it more suitable for high-quality movie experiences and gaming, as well as being a better choice for brightly lit rooms. Additionally, the X93L has a 120Hz refresh rate compared to the X80K's 60Hz, which provides a smoother image during fast action scenes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
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
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.9
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.9
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K has lackluster contrast and no local dimming, which leads to poor black uniformity, making it less suitable for watching movies and cinematic TV. In contrast, the Sony X93L boasts higher contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, delivering a more immersive experience for these types of content.
Sports
7.4
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K is good for watching sports due to its fair reflection handling, very good motion processing, and wide viewing angles, which are crucial for fast-paced games and group watching. However, the Sony X93L outperforms it with excellent reflection handling, equally very good motion processing, and a higher response time, making it very good for sports by providing a smoother and clearer picture during fast movements, and reducing glare in bright rooms.
Gaming
5.8
8.3
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L is better for gaming as it has excellent response time and very low input lag, essential for smooth and responsive gameplay, and a high refresh rate of 120Hz for more fluid motion. In contrast, the Sony X80K has a fair response time and higher input lag, which can cause delays between player actions and on-screen reactions, and it comes with a lower refresh rate of 60Hz which is less optimal for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.5
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Sony X80K in almost all relevant areas for watching cartoons and animation, exhibiting excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, meaning the images will be more vibrant and true to life straight away. Moreover, the superior SDR brightness and color volume on the X93L contribute to a richer visual experience, enhancing its suitability for animated content where bright and varied colors are prevalent.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
8.9
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K offers very good upscaling and color accuracy out of the box, which is suitable for regular TV programs, but its good SDR brightness may struggle in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Sony X93L provides excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring a vivid viewing experience even in bright rooms, and very good color accuracy out of the box, making it a superior option for watching TV programs, but it comes at a higher cost.
Bright Room
6.4
9.4
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Sony X80K in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness which makes the screen vivid even in well-lit conditions, and its very good reflection handling minimizes glare. In contrast, the Sony X80K offers only fair SDR brightness and reflection handling, resulting in a less clear picture under strong ambient light.
Cost
$798
$1,798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X80K (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | XR-65X93L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 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 | 5.1/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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