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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality, especially for movies and want better performance in both dark and bright rooms, the Sony X95K may suit you better, though it comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the Sony X93L offers great value for gaming, sports, and general TV watching at an upper midrange price, but with slightly lower performance in dark settings. Both models have 4 HDMI ports and support 4k @ 120Hz, making them good for modern gaming setups too. Keep in mind the X95K might offer a slight edge in upscaling and motion processing than the X93L. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- The Sony X93L (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Cost
$2,899
$3,998
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $2,899 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $3,998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.9
8.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
8.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K is considered very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, which means deeper blacks and more defined dark scenes, an improvement that's especially beneficial in darker viewing environments. On the other hand, while the Sony X93L is also good for such content, it has a slightly lower contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which might make it less ideal for highly discerning viewers or those situations requiring the very best image depth and consistency.
Sports
8.0
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
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The Sony X95K excels in motion processing and low response time for fast action in sports, and it handles reflections well, which is good for bright rooms, while its decent gray uniformity and slightly wider viewing angle make it suitable for group viewing. The Sony X93L also offers excellent motion handling and response time, and while it similarly manages reflections well, it has a slightly narrower viewing angle and a marginally better gray uniformity, which may not be as noticeable to most viewers.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X93L excels in gaming due to its strong response time and good input lag performance, ensuring smooth motion and responsive gameplay. Similarly, the Sony X95K's very good response time and strong input lag capabilities make it a solid choice for gaming, providing minimal motion blur and quick on-screen action reaction. Both TVs offer a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid motion during fast-paced gaming sessions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.7
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X93L is appreciated for cartoons and animation due to its good colors out of the box and very good color volume, allowing for a bright and vibrant picture even though color gamut is only good. Meanwhile, the Sony X95K is also favorable for the same content as it delivers very good colors out of the box and good color volume, ensuring colors are vivid and well-defined, with the additional advantage of a good color gamut that slightly outperforms the X93L in producing a wider range of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.1
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X93L is adept at upscaling lower-resolution content and delivers very good SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for watching news and talk shows in most lighting conditions. In comparison, the Sony X95K offers similar upscaling quality but has better local dimming, contrast, and somewhat better performance in colors out of the box, making it stand out for the same content with slight improvements in picture quality.
Bright Room
9.4
9.5
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent.
The Sony X95K is best for watching TV in bright rooms due mainly to its higher HDR brightness, which provides superior picture quality in well-lit conditions when compared to the Sony X93L, although both handle reflections very well. However, the Sony X93L still offers excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, making it a solid choice for bright rooms as well, but with slightly lower performance than the X95K in HDR content viewing.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X93L (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,899 | $3,998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X93L | XR-85X95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 42.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 117.2 lbs | 117.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 4.2 | |
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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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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