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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X93L is a more expensive option but offers better overall picture quality, making it suitable for a wider range of content including sports and gaming due to its higher motion processing capabilities and lower input lag. It also performs better in both dark and bright rooms, and has great built-in speakers. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series is a more budget-friendly choice with good movie performance and it supports various HDR formats just like the Sony. However, it falls short in terms of gaming and sports viewing experience, and it doesn't perform as well in bright environments. Additionally, the sound quality isn't as impressive compared to the Sony. If your budget allows and you want a TV that offers a strong performance across the board - especially in gaming and brighter rooms - the Sony X93L would be preferable. Conversely, if you're looking to save money and primarily watch movies in darker settings, the Vizio M-Series could serve your needs well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
8.0
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is considered very good for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and response time, which keeps the action smooth without blur, while also being better at handling reflections, making it suitable for bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series, despite being good in motion processing, has a slower response time and only fair reflection handling, making it less ideal for fast-paced sports or well-lit environments.
Gaming
8.3
6.4
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L boasts a very good response time, minimal input lag, and a higher refresh rate which is ideal for a smooth gaming experience. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series has a fair response time and very good input lag but a lower refresh rate, which might not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.6
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L stands out for very good upscaling and SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions. The Vizio M-Series is also well-suited for these types of content thanks to good upscaling and SDR brightness, but may lack the finer control of brightness and color that the Sony X93L offers due to differences in local dimming and color reproduction.
Bright Room
9.4
6.6
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Vizio M-Series in bright rooms because it has a higher SDR brightness and better handling of reflections, which are crucial for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. While both TVs have good contrast and color performance, the higher brightness and reflection handling give the Sony X93L an edge for viewing in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,798
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $1,798 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.9
7.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X93L and Vizio M-Series are good for watching movies and cinematic TV primarily because of their effective local dimming and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high contrast scenes. However, while both TVs display good colors out of the box and have decent color volume and gray uniformity, the Vizio M-Series offers better viewing angles at the expense of some black level performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.3
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X93L and Vizio M-Series both have very good 'Colors Out of the Box' making cartoons and animation appear vivid and true to the creators' intentions without the need for calibration. Additionally, their color gamuts are similarly rated very good, ensuring that the wide range of colors used in animated content is displayed accurately and brightly.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X93L (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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