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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you're looking for a high-quality TV and budget isn't your primary concern, the Sony X95L offers slightly better picture quality and is a more recent model, which may result in improved overall performance and features. However, if you're cost-conscious and still want a good quality TV, the Sony X93L provides a significantly more affordable option with commendable performance but it doesn't match the X95L's enhancements in picture quality. Both models will have challenges in very bright rooms due to their LCD screens, but they should still offer good viewing experiences in typical lighting conditions. If you watch a lot of movies or sports, or enjoy gaming, both TVs have features to support these activities, though the X95L's slight edge in quality may be more noticeable in these scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- The Sony X93L (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
8.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
8.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, highly effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which amplifies the depth and detail in dark scenes. Meanwhile, the Sony X93L, while also delivering good performance in contrast and black uniformity, does not quite reach the superior levels of the X95L, although it would still offer a satisfying movie-watching experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
9.1
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L delivers more vibrant and diverse colors out of the box and has a superior color volume, making animation pop more compared to the Sony X93L. While both TVs have a very good color gamut, the X95L's better color handling makes it excellent for cartoons and animations.
Cost
$3,998
$4,498
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $3,998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
8.0
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The Sony X93L and Sony X95L are both excellent choices for watching sports, primarily due to their exceptional motion processing capability that ensures smooth action sequences, and their effective reflections handling which improves viewability in bright rooms. Both TVs also have good viewing angles, although not the widest, and the Sony X95L edges out slightly with marginally better reflections handling and response time, offering a more consistent and clearer picture during fast-paced games. Gray uniformity is somewhat important as it affects the appearance of a playing field on screen; both TVs perform well in this respect, ensuring a clean and uniform image.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X93L and Sony X95L are both favored for gaming due to their strong response time and low input lag, which are crucial for a smooth and reactive gaming experience. They also support a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring fluid motion during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.2
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L boasts a higher contrast and superior color gamut which enhances the viewing experience with more vividness and depth, ideal for watching news and TV programs in excellent quality, whereas the Sony X93L, while very good, has slightly lower contrast and color performance, but both TVs share exceptional upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring clear and bright displays for everyday content. However, the better overall image quality of the Sony X95L comes with a higher price, making it a worthwhile investment for those who prioritize top-of-the-line color and contrast in their viewing experience.
Bright Room
9.4
9.7
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent.
The Sony X95L is better suited for bright rooms than the Sony X93L as it has slightly higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, ensuring the screen stays visible under intense lighting, and it has better control of reflections. Both TVs handle colors well, with the X95L maintaining a slight edge in displaying color volume and gamut, which could enhance the vibrancy of images even when viewed in well-lit conditions.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X93L (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,998 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X93L | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
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 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 117.2 lbs | 114.1 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
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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