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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for movies in a darker room, the Sony A80J with its OLED display excels in contrast and color accuracy. However, if you're more interested in a TV that handles well in a bright room and offers good upscaling for watching news or sports, along with slightly better sound quality due to the larger speaker size, the Sony X93L might be the better choice. Additionally, think about whether the price difference is justified for the OLED's better viewing angles and black levels. If these qualities are less critical and cost is a significant factor, then the Sony X93L offers a solid experience for its price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
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 A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J OLED is excellent for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast and exceptional black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scenes, and has the advantage of OLED's infinite local dimming, enhancing the detail in shadows. While the Sony X93L LCD is good in the same regard, its lower contrast and less effective local dimming don't match the OLED's performance, but it compensates with stronger brightness, which can be beneficial in well-lit environments.
Sports
9.0
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80J OLED has exceptional response time, which is crucial for reducing motion blur during sports, additionally offering wider viewing angles for better off-center viewing in larger rooms. The Sony X93L LCD has very good motion processing, making it suitable for sports as well, but with slightly narrower viewing angles, it's better suited for straight-on viewing and may not handle reflections as well as the A80J in a bright room.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80J OLED has excellent response time and good input lag, making it responsive for gaming, while the Sony X93L LCD also has very good response time and good input lag, providing similarly low latency for gaming experiences. Both TVs also support a high refresh rate, which contributes to smooth motion during fast-paced games.
Bright Room
7.2
9.4
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
The Sony X93L is better suited for bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, coupled with highly effective reflection handling. In contrast, the Sony A80J's good SDR and HDR brightness, although decent, do not match up to the X93L, and its reflection handling is slightly less effective for bright environments.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80J OLED excels in cartoons and animation due to its very good colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut, which is key for vibrant and accurate images. On the other hand, the Sony X93L LCD also performs well in this segment with good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, but particularly stands out due to its very good color volume that can make colorful scenes pop even more.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.9
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A80J (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80J OLED is excellent for watching news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and outstanding SDR brightness that make standard definition content look clear and vibrant. On the other hand, the Sony X93L LCD is very good for similar content because of its strong upscaling and very good SDR brightness, but it does not reach the same level of performance in those areas compared to the A80J OLED.
Cost
$1,698
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 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" x 2.1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 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 | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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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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