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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a TV with better overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms, the Sony X93L could be a good choice. However, this TV comes at a premium price. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, offers good value for its price and has advantages in gaming features, like support for 4k at a higher refresh rate. The TCL may not perform as well as the Sony in bright rooms or with upscaling content from lower resolutions. Therefore, if budget is a concern and you prioritize gaming, the TCL QM8 could be suitable, but if you prefer superior picture quality and performance in various lighting conditions, you might find the Sony X93L to be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
8.5
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Sports
8.0
6.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is better for watching sports partly because it has superior motion processing, resulting in smoother images during fast action, whereas the TCL QM8 has a much lower motion processing capability which may lead to less fluid movement. Additionally, the Sony has a better response time which contributes to its ability to handle fast-moving scenes more effectively, while the TCL, despite having very good response time as well, falls short in motion processing and has narrower viewing angles, making it less ideal for watching sports with a group.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.8
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L excels at upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, making it well-suited for watching news and TV programs, where superior brightness and the ability to make lower-resolution content look good are important. In comparison, the TCL QM8, while offering excellent SDR brightness, is only fair in upscaling, which means it may not handle lower-resolution broadcasts as effectively, resulting in a less ideal viewing experience for standard TV content.
Cost
$1,798
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $1,798 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
7.9
8.3
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL QM8 (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L provides good performance for movies and cinematic TV with an excellent local dimming feature, which helps to enhance contrast and black uniformity, making dark scenes in movies look better. In contrast, the TCL QM8 excels with slightly better local dimming and superior black uniformity, ensuring that blacks appear deeper and more uniform across the screen, crucial for a great movie-watching experience, but its narrower viewing angles may be less suitable for wider seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X93L and TCL QM8 both excel in gaming due to their speedy response times and low input lag, ensuring quick on-screen action without delay. Each offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz, which smooths out fast-paced scenes, critical for a responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.9
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X93L stands out for having excellent colors out of the box, meaning it delivers great color accuracy without the need for additional tweaking, which is vital for viewing animation where vibrant colors are usually a highlight. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers a very good color gamut, ensuring it can display a wide range of colors, which also makes it suitable for cartoons and animation where vivid and diverse colors are crucial.
Bright Room
9.4
9.9
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL QM8 (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent.
The Sony X93L excels in bright room viewing due to its high SDR brightness, making it excellent for handling reflections, while it also offers a very good HDR brightness which benefits from the color volume and color gamut that are both rated very good.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X93L (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, 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.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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