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The Sony A90J OLED is typically more expensive and offers deeper blacks and better viewing angles, making it excellent for movies and darker viewing environments. However, it might not be as bright as the Sony X93L LCD, which can be a better fit for sunny rooms. The X93L's LCD panel also reduces the risk of permanent burn-in, a consideration if you plan to display static images frequently, like with news or gaming with static HUD elements. If budget is a concern and you need a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Sony X93L may be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
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
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (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 A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J excels at watching movies and cinematic TV due to its exceptional contrast, perfect black uniformity achieved by its OLED technology, and the effective local dimming inherent to OLED screens, allowing for superior dark scene performance. While the Sony X93L provides good movie-watching experiences, it falls short in contrast and black uniformity compared to the A90J because although its miniLED FALD VA LCD screen allows for good local dimming, it doesn't reach the near-infinite contrast ratios and uniformity of an OLED.
Sports
9.2
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90J has an excellent response time and motion processing, which delivers very crisp motion suitable for watching fast-paced sports, and it also has superb reflection handling and wide viewing angles, perfect for group viewing. Meanwhile, the Sony X93L, while still very good at motion handling for sports, falls slightly short in areas of viewing angles and reflection handling compared to the A90J but might offer a better price point for budget-conscious shoppers.
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
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90J (OLED) is known for its excellent response time, which is crucial for reducing motion blur during gaming, while both the A90J and the Sony X93L (LCD) boast excellent input lag performance, ensuring games respond promptly to player actions. The X93L also features a high refresh rate typical for LCDs, which benefits fast-moving gaming scenarios.
Bright Room
7.3
9.4
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony A90J (OLED) is good.
The Sony A90J OLED has good SDR and HDR brightness and excellent reflection handling, making it suitable for bright rooms, yet the Sony X93L LCD is favored in sunny environments due to its excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness coupled with very good reflection handling. On the other hand, the OLED offers deeper contrasts and a wider color volume and gamut, important for vibrant and diverse content viewing.
Cost
$2,498
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.5
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J is well-suited for animated content with its OLED panel providing vibrant colors right out of the box and a wide color gamut; conversely, the Sony X93L offers a vivid viewing experience with good color reproduction but takes advantage of its LCD display's excellent SDR brightness for well-lit rooms. Both have their own merits: the A90J offers deeper contrasts and more uniform grays, ideal for color-rich content, while the X93L's brighter screen might be preferable for environments with more ambient light.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
8.9
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony A90J excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and provides very good SDR brightness, which is beneficial for watching news and talk shows; its OLED panel ensures perfect contrast and vibrant colors. On the other hand, the Sony X93L features excellent SDR brightness, ideal for bright rooms, and its high-quality LCD screen with mini-LED backlighting offers strong contrast and color performance at a lower price point, although it may not match the absolute blacks of the A90J.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 9.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 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 | 60 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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Simon Lucas | June 2021
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
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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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