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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X93L offers a higher overall picture quality and better performance in bright rooms, which makes it suitable if you often watch TV in a well-lit environment. It is also more expensive, falling into an upper midrange price category. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series costs less and may save you money if your budget is a concern. However, it has a lower performance in sports content and slightly lower picture quality overall. Both models are 65 inches, have 120Hz refresh rates and support 4K resolution, but the Sony X93L has a miniLED panel, which may provide better contrast and brightness than the Vizio's LED panel. If sound quality is a priority, the Sony also has a more powerful speaker system. 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
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
8.0
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L outperforms the Vizio P-Series when watching sports due to its excellent response time and superior motion processing, resulting in smoother action and less blur during fast-paced scenes. Additionally, the Sony X93L handles reflections better and offers wider viewing angles, which is important for maintaining picture quality in bright rooms and when watching with a group.
Gaming
8.3
7.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L has a very good response time, contributing to less motion blur in fast-paced games, whereas the Vizio P-Series has a fair response time, meaning it might show more motion blur. Both TVs have good input lag, ensuring responsive gameplay, but the Sony's superior response time gives it the edge for gaming performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.2
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L excels in upscaling lower quality content, making it very good for watching standard definition news and talk shows, while both the Sony and the Vizio P-Series provide a very good SDR brightness, enhancing visibility even in well-lit rooms. However, Vizio's performance in upscaling isn't as adept as the Sony, and while they both produce vibrant colors out of the box, the Vizio could be less reliable than the Sony in maintaining color consistency and contrast with local dimming in varied content.
Cost
$1,098
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.9
7.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.7
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X93L offers excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and very good black uniformity, making it a strong choice for movies and cinematic content where these aspects are crucial for deep black levels and detail in darker scenes. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series stands out with even higher contrast and superior black uniformity, which enriches movie watching with more pronounced dark scene details, although its local dimming trails behind that of the Sony.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.3
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X93L is well-suited for cartoons and animation owing to its good colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring a vibrant picture. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series stands out with very good color gamut offering a wide range of colors, although both TVs show similar capabilities in color volume and other somewhat important factors like gray uniformity and contrast.
Bright Room
9.4
8.9
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X93L (LCD) to be excellent for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X93L outshines the Vizio P-Series in a bright room mainly because it has excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, ensuring a clearer picture under bright lighting. Although the Vizio P-Series offers very good SDR brightness and reflection handling as well, its lower performance in these areas combined with slightly lower HDR brightness makes the Sony a superior choice for bright environments.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X93L (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,098 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | P65Q9-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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 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.
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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