Sony LED TV Buyer's Guide | X90L or X93L Which Is For You?

Sony LED TV guide walking you through the full LED offerings sorting through the differences of all 2023 models, covering X77L X80K X85K X93L & X95L. Also wheres the X80L and X85L in the US? If you have any questions leave em in the comments I am happy to answer them!
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[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

I would love to see a video dedicated to evaluating the XR Clear Image feature. This feature is all the difference in the decisions between the X90L or the X93L, and between the X93L or the X95L.

[@eman1549]

agreed

[@bobcicone]

Love these reviews, great job

[@rafaelgomez1989]

🎉🎉🎉 FANSTASTIC REVIEWS ...LOVED THE SPECS AND PRICES / SIZE BREAKDOWN ON THE SCREEN FOR EACH ONE = EXCELLENT FOR A CLEAR COMPARISON !!!

[@techsamurai11]

Great overview - the X90L with slightly better viewing angles and a few more dimming zones (240 vs 80) would have been a slam dunk.

[@steveludwig4200]

I bought 55" X80CK at Sam's Club 3 months ago on "clearance" for $399. It's a great TV and far better than other other brand TV available for $500 or less today.....Also has a better viewing angle than nearly all of the other Sonys here.

[@mrrjimm55]

Looking for 75 to 77", watch mostly sdr content from dish. Would I be happiest with sony x90l, x93l, or samsung s90c. Thanks, keep the videos coming.

[@Forgan_Mreeman]

I found an open box 90L at Best Buy for $720. I scooped that right up. Still had the plastic wrap on it. Thanks for the vid

[@TechWithKG]

Sick deal!

[@mohammedalhassan2389]

What do you think about X80L 85 inch , because i am planning to buy it ..

[@jyjo2255]

Can you help me with tech problem. After installing my new TV (Sony XR75X90L) the sound doesn’t work thru my existing surround sound. The sound works for the cable channels, but the no sounds thru streaming service (NETFLIX) thru surround sound (the sound work thru TV speakers) My receivers is a Yamaha RX-V863 from 2009.

[@woofinu]

Great summary and recommendations. Could you do a similar video with your recommendations by size (55, 65, 77, 83") for TVs with high-end displays (OLED, QD-OLED, MLA)? You have videos on all of them but I would like your bottom-line top choices for each TV size.

[@TechWithKG]

Great idea, I will definitely look into doing this

[@woofinu]

@@TechWithKG Thank you. That would be very helpful, with a major buying season approaching.

[@bungalowtomcat1]

I us tv's for ( USB Movies and t.v shows and Free to Air on TV's ) What's your thoughts on this for these TV'S ??? AND for Sports and Streaming 1080p Content??? Overall best CLARITY Perfect Picture Smoothness ???

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

What is the MediaTek SOC on the X77L?

[@user-do3gr7kz7d]

I picked up the 65X90L at Costco for $1099.99. For that price you are getting a Sony warranty for 2 years and an additional All State Warranty for 3 more years. Overall, I am very pleased with the set so far.

[@TheOGmikeyC]

I'm stuck between a 75inch inch X90L or 65 inch X93L, use mostly for gaming and watching sports and movies.

[@grahamjackmacpherson6501]

X95l would be my only choice as every new tv purchase i make must be an upgrade over the last. My current tv is a samsung full array qled, so my next tv will be either mini led or oled. Torn as hell right now on my choices, but the x95l looks amazing.

[@richwilson9517]

Thanks!

[@TechWithKG]

Thank you for the support!

[@jonathonghowarth]

Just got the x90L 85” two days ago, which I could have purchased the x95L 85” or the a80L 83” but just couldn’t get to where the prices where for those tvs. Compared to a year ago I got the a80j 77” for 1999 too, so I have two great TVs but can really tell a difference still between x90L and a80J just don’t think I can justify spending much more that 2.5k ever on a tv so hoping prices of TVs keep coming down as technology advances and I can keep getting great big TVs.

[@amylaila2252]

Exactly the TV I'm looking at. X90L 85 inch. How are you enjoying it?

[@jonathonghowarth]

@@amylaila2252I am enjoying it a bunch, having learned though about the viewing angles and things now, if I could have waited I might have waited for an 85” S90C when the prices came down. I think it all comes down to what price you want. The Sony processing is great but you can really tell a difference between OLED and qd oled and not, just a heads up.

[@majicogarcia8417]

Yikes. If you had the money, you definitely should have just gotten the X93L 85 inch. Its like 95% as good as the X95L. The X90L's off viewing angle is unacceptably bad.

[@RizHail]

X90L has Filmmakers Mode?

[@pedrogriffin1934]

KG do you think the X90L is better than the Samsung QN90A from a couple years ago? I’m looking to upgrade from 65 to 75 and have liked my QN90, but the price of the X90L for a 75 is tempting?

[@TechWithKG]

Nah QN90A will offer more contrast and brightness but if you stream a lot the content will look clearer and cleaner than the qn90a but with less contrast

[@bradhaughton6698]

I'll go for the X93L 75 inch

[@vybo8921]

That is what I will do.

[@bettstp]

Regarding x90L, seen other reviews that state that game mode causes the tv to scale back most of the local dimming and other image algorithms resulting in v.average picture quality, especially in HDR. Apparently enabling VRR on top then makes the picture worse. Did you notice that in your gaming tests? I haven't seen it mentioned in most reviews so wondering how much of an issue it really is.

[@asole100]

Looks the same to me with VRR on or off also local dimming still says high , and let's me adjust with VRR on or off. If you want to add more depth lower the black levels to your preference. In game mode the only thing that is disabled is "motion blur reduction", and other motion settings when VRR is on. In some games "Reality Creation" makes a huge difference once you have adjusted it manually . I even made my own color settings to make this TV way more vibrant for gaming too which makes the out of the box settings look washed out in comparison.

[@Gwrightproductions1]

​@@asole100🎯 people forget you can adjust the TV to your liking lol

[@KimoPollock]

When my 72" 2008 Mitsubishi DLP TV unit finally bit the dust and I could no longer fix it (yes, it's been crap for a decade), I bought the X90L. I decided 6 years ago I was going was going with a Sony because of the processor. It was only a matter of when. It wasn't a money problem. I'm just cheap. I've could easily afford the X93L, but I was sure that when I got it home, I would be hard pressed to remember the difference. I really like the 85" X90L and am happy with my choice. Getting next day delivery was a bonus even if it's basically a given these days.

[@KevintheVerbose]

My 72 Mitsubishi Dlp stopped working 4 days ago. I'd keep using it but I can no longer find where to buy bulbs for it. I'm eyeing the 75 inch Sony X90CL (C for Costco). Hoping it's worth it. How are you finding blooming and detail with yours?

[@KimoPollock]

@@KevintheVerbose my problem was the bulb fan seized and replacing it was going to involve a lot disassembly. M Even more than replacing the DLP chip or readjusting the light tunnel.

[@KimoPollock]

@@KevintheVerbose Amazon mitsubishi dlp tv lamp replacement osram

[@KimoPollock]

@@KevintheVerbose on this TV, you pretty much see blooming when looking for it.

[@Steavon-jn6wj]

What about glare???

[@ewgarcia06]

Why would they put XR Clear in the X90L and not the X93L?? You would think it would be in the more expensive tv

[@marknichols7718]

X93L is the same thing as the X95k from 2022 including processor.

[@CJ-wc6lf]

I really like tge x90l and x93l, but worry it is too bright for my eyes. I'm more impressed with Sony in it being more true to life than other brand. I might have to go with a A75L or A80L due to that, and my den is normally lights out and blinds closed. I think the colors are more vibrant than the oleds, but was finding I was getting a headache looking at the Sonys Leds.

[@Cheese-Head]

How big of a difference does xr clear make? Is x90l “clearer” than x93l when streaming sdr content?

[@vybo8921]

Not sure but side by side in BB, the X93 is the clear winner to me. And 2 others agreed with me, viewed several times at diff angles. We compared the 2 in 85 and 65 sizes. the X93 was better. If Clear Image made a big diff, you would think the demos would have shown better in the 90L. Do not get me wrong, the 90L is fantastic for the price and close, just not as good as the 93L. The 90 has a strong reflections. The 93 cuts the reflections down, but will rainbow smear the reflection horizontally.

[@asole100]

@@vybo8921 Demo mode isn't low bit rate content therefore you wont be able to judge if the upscaling is better or not. Demo mode also doesn't show case the TV's best capabilities since it's using out of the box settings.

[@majicogarcia8417]

The X90L only looks good if you are sitting directly in front of it. I was at Best Buy the other day and was shocked at how badly it fell apart once you went off angle. If you have the extra money, get the X93L.

[@calgary2800]

I see this too, the off angle viewing is bad. The blacks are not good either. I ront get all the love for this set.

[@fatalradius]

Is the XR Clear Image REALLY worth it?

[@TechWithKG]

It is if you plan to watch a lot of sub-4k content or plan to use apps that push you low bit rate

[@metals1022]

I can't decide between the x90l and u8k for ps5 gaming and bluray watching.

[@user-yb5xb3bo3o]

X90l very good tv i have this TV ❤❤

[@scottbowman5021]

I just returned the x90l! My current TCL 6 series beat it in every way! Going to give the U8k a try!

[@user-yb5xb3bo3o]

@@scottbowman5021 for ps5 X90l is best of both TV

[@Bakerwar]

X90l will upscale ps4 games really well

[@johnm202]

@@scottbowman5021beat in every way how? Most consider the X90L a better tv than the TCL QM8, and the QM8 is a much better tv than the TCL 6 series.

[@Rubio4500]

what would you buy sony 75 ich X90L voor 2000 euro or Samsung 75 ich QN90C for 2099 euro

[@TechWithKG]

QN90C when it’s that close better overall contrast and viewing angles

[@john12ryan]

I can't wait for Dec 12. My delivery of my 85X90L .

[@amylaila2252]

How is your TV? I'm looking at the same...

[@john12ryan]

@@amylaila2252 the entire family is loving it. Easy to set up. It's mesmerizing in person to be honest.

[@amylaila2252]

@@john12ryan Amazing to hear! I reckon I'll get one.

[@john12ryan]

@@amylaila2252 get it asap lol. I ordered it thru Amazon coz its free delivery lol.

[@claykeough7898]

Bigger is better for now. Especially when it comes to Sony with far less judder, smearing, motion blur issues than a lot of its competition in the price range! We all mostly watch streaming services and a super expensive TV won't fix the compression much. Until then just get the x90L mid level and go as big as you can. It's immersion is amazing and you'll get used to the flaws which are honestly minimal at this point besides the issues I mentioned streaming. Also you could have some cash left over to get one of the many impressive sound bar surround systems. Atmos all day!

[@FredT1988]

The X90L should have been a Mini Led

[@techsamurai11]

It just needed better viewing angles and 240 dimming zones instead of 80. That would have made it the best choice by a mile for the money.

[@FredT1988]

@@techsamurai11 That would have worked too to reduce blooming

[@motherf6969]

Mini LED is not always better ! I orderd the X95L and compared this TV with my ,,old" X900H. The X900H has sharper Picture Quality, better Contrast, better XDR experience. So i returned the X95L. You cant trust this TV Test on KZbin !

[@Aizman87]

It still beats all other mini led tv’s in its price class!

[@motherf6969]

@@Aizman87 x900h still beats everythig. Bought it for 700€

[@FireartFX]

X90L < QN85C < X93L. I would have gone with QN85C had not I found about the X93L. In that case, the fight is actually between two mini-LEDs. As I stream 90% of movies and 10% of playback using my laptop. Which one is recommended?

[@picanha694]

why the US dont have x95L?

[@SSjDarkLord]

Only a 85 inch in the US. Other countries got a 65 and 75 inch

[@rcud1]

I just looked at these and the X90L looked just as good as the X93L to me. I think the differences are pretty small.

[@weezyslob]

Of these I tested the X90L and X93L thoroughly. Yes, the X93L is a better TV, it’s got better color depth and picture depth, but it is NOT $1,000 better. Having gone with my first OLED this year in the S90C, there’s no way any LCD LED TV is worth the same as a QD OLED at the same price. But, for $1,500 you get the 75 inch, $2,000 for the 85 inch of the X90L, and those are good prices. But when you can get the 77 inch S90C and 75 inch X93L for both $2,500, the S90C even for $2,000 and under from Samsung direct, I don’t see any value in the X93L at that price. If the X93L were like $2,000 for the 75 inch it could be competitive, but for the prices they’re asking it’s kind of ridiculous. The X90L is 80-90% as good, it just lacks the color pop in movies and a little bit of the more OLED like depth/blacks.

[@vybo8921]

The last sentence shows me why I want the X93 and why it is a premium. The 93L has better color pop, better blacks, is brighter (a little) and the mini led will look better in dark viewing. The only thing I may not like on the 93 is the reflection reduction causes the rainbow smear.

[@weezyslob]

⁠​⁠@@vybo8921I mean, yes, the rainbow smear was pretty bad, it was very distracting with the lights we have in our living room, I had to turn them off. I stand by what I said though, the X93L is not $1,000 better than the X90L, and after using an OLED I’m not sure any LCL LED tv is worth $2,000, $2,500, etc. The Samsung S90C blows both of these TVs away, in color, depth, lack of blooming. The only thing I could say for the X93L over the S90C is it’s brighter overall, but it still lacks that 3D depth that I’ve learned now that only really OLED gives. And this is coming from a Sony fan that had been burned by Samsung in the past and thought I wouldn’t go back, but hey the best picture is the best picture, movies, sports and gaming on the S90C are outstanding. But yes if you’re LCD or nothing, the X93L is good, but I’d wait for clearance in the spring, or even for the X93M if they bring it out and it has the XR Clear. What Sony is asking for a rebadged X95K without all the latest features is a bit much IMO, and it’s pretty well known too that the 65 and 75 inch models are inferior panels to the 85 inch, so keep that in mind.

[@majicogarcia8417]

The X90L also has terrible off angle viewing, the X93 view angle is much better. It also has less blooming than the X90L.

[@porksandbean]

OLED runs the risk of burn-in plus it can't be brighter than an LED in a well lit environment

[@trevhib]

I'm in the UK and Sony offer the X95L at 65" (currently £1899) and 75" in addition to the 85". For the price it's very tempting vs the LG G3 (£2200) and Philips 908 (£2500). It's a bit lacking on the gaming front though, which I don't really understand.

[@techsamurai11]

The X95L is better at gaming - the G3 loses brightness unless you use non-game mode with ALLM. TechKG has videos showing the G3's brightness dimming. So many reviewers bought the 85 inch X95L for their main room. The 85-inch may have a different panel than the 65-inch but Vincent Teoh reviewed the 65 inch X95L and it tracked the reference Sony monitor better than anything else and in the comparison with the G3 it looked great except for some blooming with subtitles but I couldn't tell if that was over-exposure from the camera lens as the X95L's blacks are the highest measured for a non-OLED at 200,000. In all videos I've seen of it, it's near impossible to detect blooming unless they change the camera. Also if you have any ambient light, the X95L instantly becomes an OLED becomes with almost any light, IPS panels with a contrast of 1,000 have perfect blacks. I have put side-by-side so many OLED vs LED phones and you can't tell the OLED with any light. It's only in small highlights that the OLED will look brighter but in large highlights the opposite will happen.

[@trevhib]

@@techsamurai11 Like I said the X95L is tempting, it's certainly the best non-OLED TV available to consumers currently but it's not a one-way street. There's no Dolby Vision game mode and only DV gaming at 60hz if you disable VRR, it's limited to 2 x 2.1 HDMI ports and from what I understand, it doesn't have the full suite of game bar controls that is present on the A95L. Input lag is double that of the G3 and it affords far narrower viewing angles. Also, in TV reviews we've seen mini-led TVs limit brightness to control blooming leaving them less bright than OLEDs in many scenes. So it's a matter of priorities for folk and I'm personally still mulling it all over.

[@Sob3r777]

Too expensive for the tech you get. Check this: a LED 77 inch SONY TV for 2500 euro or a Top of the line QD OLED 77 INCH for 2400 EURO!!! No way I pay this premium for a LED TV!!!! I know Sony thinks they have the Sony TAX but come on! 🤣😂😂😂

[@karomsasbre7595]

BRAVIA XR 85” Class X95L Mini LED 4K for $ 4500 no i will get 2 x90l and put one on top the other and ill haave my own custom cinema

[@michaeldietz2648]

If you’re playing things negatively ( on a PS5 or dedicated 4K Blu-ray player) on a Sony X 85K or a Sony X 90L, the difference is really hard to see. You mentioned people streaming if you’re a streamer you might as well just buy the cheapest TV possible because you’re not getting good picture or sound quality to begin with so you might as well stick to like the cheap $200 TVs. Streaming isn’t going to give you 50% of what an X 85K can give you!!!.

[@HasNiHassaan]

Lol with all due respect you have no idea what you are talking about

[@michaeldietz2648]

@@HasNiHassaan lol ok, I guess you’re somebody that believe streaming is as good as a native 4K blue ray (you probably need glasses) just to put this as simple as possible a standard Blu-ray looks better than anything you stream. If you’re gonna buy a TV to stream you shouldn’t buy a high-end TV. Go ask any movie enthusiast what is better (The difference is night and day)

[@Gwrightproductions1]

Some people need to learn how to adjust their tvs lol