Sony X93L Review & Specs: More Affordable Sony’s 2023 4K UHD TV with Mini LED

Sony X93L and Sony X95L are two 4K LED TV series with Mini LED backlight introduced by Sony in their 2023 TV lineup. Sony X93L is the series that positioned lower than Sony X95L so that we can call Sony X93L as the more affordable 4K UHD TV with Mini LED backlight from Sony’s 2023 TV lineup. Sony X95L is offered in 3 different screen size options: 85-Inch (XR-85X93L), 75-Inch (XR-75X93L) and 65-Inch (XR-65X93L). Should Sony X93L be our next 4K LED TV? This article will talk about Sony X93L and find out its pros and cons so that we can decide whether Sony X93L should be the one to choose as our next 4K LED TV.

Sony X93L Short Review

Sony X93L
Sony X93L

Sony X93L is a new 4K LED TV series in Sony’s 2023 TV lineup that doesn’t come as the successor of any 4K LED series from Sony’s 2022 TV lineup. Sony X93L comes with Full Array Mini LED backlight completed with local dimming. Mini LED backlight with local dimming can deliver excellent contrast across the screen of Sony X93L. Sony X93L is also completed with XR Contrast Booster 15 that can deliver higher peak brightness so that we can enjoy more excellent contrast vibrancy between the brightest and darkest part of the TV screen. X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection are already integrated with the screen of Sony X93L to bring Wide Viewing Angle so that we can enjoy accurate details when we are watching this TV from any side viewing angle. XR Triluminos Pro with Precision Color Mapping is the picture technology integrated with Sony X93L that can deliver Wide Color Gamut. The color is also enhanced by XR Smoothing and Live Color Technology. 4K UHD resolution of Sony X93L is completed with XR 4K Upscaling to bring excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. The clarity is also enhanced by Dual database processing and XR Super Resolution. Sony X93L already supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. Cognitive Processor XR is the picture processor integrated with Sony X93L that can optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. Sony X93L comes with advanced XR Motion Clarity as its motion technology. XR Motion Clarity, based on 120Hz native refresh rate is able to deliver smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports while it’s also able to bring minimum input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. We can also find that Sony X93L also supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) on top of its HDMI 2.1 to bring more immersive gaming experience. Google TV is the operating system integrated with Sony X93L. It can deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers with 802.11ac wireless provides easy connection to our home network. We can also run wide collection of smart apps on the screen of this TV since Sony X93L is already connected to Play Store. We can also enjoy 4K HDR OTA (Over the Air) entertainment on the Sony X93L screen since it already comes with ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV). We can control this TV conveniently with its included Voice Remote (RMF-TX810U) as well as Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit/Airplay 2 that already supported. Sony X93L comes with Acoustic Multi-Audio speaker system completed with 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W audio power output. It’s able to deliver rich and powerful sound so that we can enjoy astonishing sound quality. With eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), we can also setup more advanced AV system with Sony X93L to enjoy high quality audio formats.

Sony X93L Prices
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Specs & Features Table of Sony X93L

In the specs & features table below, we can find the key specs and features of Sony X93L.

Key Features
Introduced 2023
Screen Size Options
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L)
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L)
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L)
Resolution 4K UHD
Panel Type VA Panel
Display Technology LED
Backlight Type Full Array Mini LED
Dimming Technology Local Dimming
Viewing Angle Technology
  • X-Wide Angle
  • X-Anti Reflection
Clarity Technology
  • XR 4K Upscaling
  • Dual database processing
  • XR Super Resolution
Color Technology
  • XR Triluminos Pro
  • XR Smoothing
  • Live Color Technology
  • Precision Color Mapping
Contrast Technology
  • XR Contrast Booster 15
  • XR HDR remaster
  • Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
  • XR Backlight Master Drive
HDR Support
  • HDR10
  • Dolby Vision
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Motion Technology
  • XR Motion Clarity (120 Hz Native)
  • Auto mode
Gaming Technology
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
  • HDMI 2.1
Picture Processor Cognitive Processor XR
TV Software
Operating System Google TV / Android TV
App Store Google Play Store
On-board Storage (GB) 32 GB
Chromecast built-in YES
Parental Control YES
Additional Features
  • Auto Calibration with CalMAN
  • Built-in Mic Switch
  • On/Off Timer
Control Support
  • Google Assistant
  • Apple AirPlay/HomeKit
Remote Control Voice Remote (RMF-TX810U)
Connections
HDMI/USB
  • HDMI: 4 (1 Side, 3 Bottom)
  • USB: 2 (1 Side/1 Bottom)
HDMI Type HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1 features eARC/ALLM/VRR
USB Type USB 3.0 (1)
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) Yes (eARC/ARC)
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth Version 4.2
Digital Audio Out 1 (Bottom)
Analog Audio Input 1 (Side Analog Conversion)
Composite Video Input Hybrid w/S-Center Speaker Input x1(Side, Mini jack)
Ethernet Input 1 (Bottom)
RF (Terrestrial/Cable) Connection Input(s) 1 (Bottom)
TV System (Digital Terrestrial) ATSC/ATSC 3.0(NEXTGEN TV)
RS-232C Input 1 (Bottom)
HDCP HDCP 2.3 (for HDMI 1/2/3/4)
Bravia Sync (Including HDMI-CEC) YES
Audio
Audio Power Output 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W
Speaker Type Acoustic Multi-Audio
Speaker Configuration Multi way Multi-amplifier connections (Mid Range x 2, Tweeter x 2, Subwoofer x 2)
Dolby audio format support Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
DTS audio format support DTS Digital Surround
Dimensions
Screen Size (measured diagonally)
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 84.6″
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 74.5″
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 64.5″
Product Size Without Stand (W x H x D)
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 74.4″ x 42.9″ x 2.2″
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 65.6″ x 37.8″ x 2.2″
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 56.8″ x 32.9″ x 2.4″
Product Size With Stand (W x H x D)
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 74.4″ x 43.25″ x 17.75″
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 65.6″ x 38.3″ x 15.4″
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 56.8″ x 33.3″ x 13.5″
Stand Width
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 74.4″
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 65.6″
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 56.8″
Shipping Size (W x H x D)
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 79″ x 48.1″ x 9″
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 70.5″ x 44.5″ x 7.875″
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 62″ x 39.25″ x 7.875″
Weight
Product Weight Without Stand
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 117.2 lb.
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 94.1 lb.
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 70.8 lb.
Product Weight With Stand
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 120.5 lb.
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 97.2 lb.
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 72.8 lb.
Shipping Weight
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 154.2lb.
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L): 134.5 lb.
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 99.2lb.
Power
Rated Power Consumption
  • 85-Inch (XR-85X93L): 495 W
  • 75-Inch (XR-75X93L):
  • 65-Inch (XR-65X93L): 359 W
Power Requirements (voltage/frequency)
  • 60Hz for UL cUL 50/60Hz for other
  • AC 120V for UL cUL AC 110-240V for other
Standby Power Consumption 0.5W
Price
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Pros & Cons of Sony X93L

We can find that there are few pros and cons of Sony X93L. Let’s talk more about those pros and cons.

Pros

1.  Excellent Contrast Ratio

Sony X93L is able to deliver excellent contrast ratio with high peak brightness and deep blacks as it comes with Mini LED backlight completed with XR Contrast Booster 15 high peak brightness.

2. Wide Viewing Angle

Sony X93L comes with X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection that bring wide viewing angle for this TV so that we can enjoy accurate details from any side viewing angle.

3. Wide Color Gamut

Sony X93L is able to deliver wide color gamut on top of its XR Triluminos Pro so that we can enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of this TV.

4. Great Motion Handling and Low Input Lag

Sony X93L already comes with 120Hz native refresh rate. It’s able to bring great motion handling as well as low input lag that completed with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and HDMI 2.1.

5. Good Operating System with ATSC 3.0

The operating system of Sony X93L is Google TV. It’s a good Operating System that is able to deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also allows us to run wide collection of smart apps with access to Play Store. ATSC 3.0(NextGen TV) is already attached with Sony X93L that allows us to enjoy 4K HDR OTA (Over the Air) entertainment.

6. Astonishing Sound

Sony X93L comes with Acoustic Multi-Audio speaker with 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 10W power output. It’s able to deliver rich and powerful sound so that we can enjoy astonishing sound.

Cons

1. Higher Price

Sony X93L is able to deliver excellent picture quality but it’s indeed offered at a premium price. We have to prepare more budget if we choose Sony X93L as our next 4K LED TV.

The table below can summarize the pros and cons of Sony X93L.

Sony X93L Pros & Cons
Pros Cons
  • Excellent Contrast Ratio
  • Wide Viewing Angle
  • Wide Color Gamut
  • Great Motion Handling and Low Input Lag
  • Good OS with ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV)
  • Astonishing Sound
  • Higher Price

Summary

As the top 4K LED TV series from Sony’s 2023 lineup below Sony X95L, we can find that Sony X93L is able to deliver excellent picture quality. Sony X93L can deliver excellent contrast ratio and Wide Color Gamut with Wide Viewing Angle. It’s also able to bring great motion handling with low input lag for action gaming. Additionally, Sony X93L also comes with a good Operating System (Google TV) completed with ATSC 3.0 to bring 4K HDR OTA entertainment. We can also get astonishing sound with built-in speaker system of Sony X93L. Basically, Sony X93L is one of the best 4K LED TV that we can get nowadays but we’re surely need to prepare more budget to bring it home.

Sony X93L Prices
85-Inch (XR-85X93L) Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)…
75-Inch (XR-75X93L) Check Today’s Price (BHPhotoVideo.com)…
65-Inch (XR-65X93L) Check Today’s Price (BHPhotoVideo.com)…

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