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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that performs well in very bright rooms and offers an exceptional sports viewing experience, the Sony X93L is the better choice. However, this model comes at a premium price compared to the Sony X90J. On the other hand, the X90J, while less expensive, doesn't deliver the same level of performance in bright rooms or with sports content. Both are similar for movies and TV shows, but the X93L could provide a slightly better viewing experience. It's important to weigh the importance of viewing conditions and content types against the cost when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- The Sony X90J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for sports
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.1
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Sony X90J in sports viewing mainly due to its better reflection handling and wider viewing angles, which improves the experience when watching with friends in a bright room or from different positions. Both TVs have excellent motion processing and very good response times, making fast-paced action appear smooth, but the X93L's additional strengths offer an enhanced viewing experience for sports.
Bright Room
7.6
9.4
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
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 X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L outshines the Sony X90J in bright rooms due to its better handling of reflections and higher brightness levels in both standard and high dynamic range content. While both TVs offer good picture quality, the increased brightness can enhance visibility in well-lit conditions, and improved reflection handling can minimize distractions from ambient light.
Cost
$998
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.4/10
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) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90J boasts excellent contrast with its high contrast ratio and effective local dimming which enhances movie and cinematic viewing with deep black scenes. Meanwhile, the Sony X93L, despite a slightly lower contrast ratio, compensates with better black uniformity and color volume, offering a richer viewing experience for similar content.
Gaming
8.2
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90J and Sony X93L are both regarded as very good for gaming due to their quick response time and low input lag, both of which are essential for smooth gameplay and minimal delay between controller inputs and on-screen action. Both TVs also offer a 120Hz refresh rate, which allows for a more fluid and immersive gaming experience, especially for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.5
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90J excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent color accuracy out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring that colors look vibrant and true to life right when you first set it up. Meanwhile, the Sony X93L also provides a good experience for cartoons and animation with good colors out of the box and an excellent color volume, offering a wide range of colors even at different luminance levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
8.9
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X90J and Sony X93L LCD TVs have been praised for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs mainly because both models excel at upscaling lower-resolution content and deliver very good SDR brightness, ensuring a clear and vibrant display even for non-HD channels and during daytime viewing. Additionally, their capability to reproduce colors accurately out of the box, along with good color gamut coverage and effective local dimming, contributes to an overall pleasing picture for everyday content.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | Sony X93L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" 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 | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up 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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