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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sony X95J is a premium-priced TV, which is more expensive than the Sony X93L. The X95J generally offers slightly better overall picture quality, making it a good choice for those who prioritize top-notch viewing experiences for movies and series. It also performs slightly better in dark rooms, which is beneficial if you frequently watch content in a darker environment. On the other hand, the Sony X93L is priced in the upper midrange and could be a compelling option for those who are cost-conscious but still want good quality. It provides a slightly better gaming experience, making it suitable for gamers. Additionally, it has excellent sound quality, which could save you the additional cost of a sound system. Both TVs are similar in terms of bright room performance, sports content viewing, and have great speakers, but neither is particularly strong when viewed from wide angles. Choose the X95J if you value slightly better picture and dark room performance more than cost savings. Opt for the X93L if you want to save money and get a TV that's better suited for gaming. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
  • The Sony X95J (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 reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.3
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
7.9
7.88/10
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 Sony X95J (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X93L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.

Movies & TV

6.5
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
7.9
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.9/10
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 X95J (LCD) is only fair.

Sports

7.2
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.

Gaming

7.6
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.2
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
8.9
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.

Bright Room

7.3
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.

Cost

$2,500
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
$3,000
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The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $2,500 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $3,000.
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Key similarities

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Cartoons & Animation

8.6
KD-85X85J
XR-85X93L
8.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony X95J (LCD)Sony X93L (LCD)
Sony X95J (LCD)Sony X93L (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$2,500
$3,000
Brand
SonySony
Release Date
April 6, 2021June 1, 2023
Full name
KD-85X85JXR-85X93L
Screen Size
85"85"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVGoogle TV
Sound Quality Score
7.5/109.2/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.3/108/10
Bright Room Score
7.4/109.4/10
Gaming Score
7.6/108.3/10
Movies & TV Score
6.6/107.9/10
Sports Score
7.3/108.1/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
42.9" x 74.9" x 2.9"42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
46.4" x 74.9"43.8" x 74.4"
Weight without Stand
98.1 lbs117.2 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 400400 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.9/107/10
Local Dimming
2.5/107.6/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.2
Speaker Power
20 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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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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