Panasonic VIERA AX902 vs Sony BRAVIA XE93

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VIERA AX902 compared with BRAVIA XE93

	PanasonicVIERA AX902	SonyBRAVIA XE93
Overview
Released
Released	2014	March 2017
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Panasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with Local Dimming Ultra. AVForums identifies the reviewed 55-inch panel as IPS with full-array direct backlighting and 128 zones; that zone count is not claimed for the 65-inch size. Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Scanning claim is not a native refresh rate.	Edge LED with Sony's quad-edge Slim Backlight Drive+ local dimming, Triluminos colour and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO. Motionflow XR 1000 is a processing label; Sony specifies 100 Hz native refresh.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	100 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extras
HDR extras	–	HDR10 was available at launch; Sony added HLG and Dolby Vision through firmware updates.
Picture processing
Picture processing	Studio Master Drive, Local Dimming Ultra, Studio Master Colour, 4K Pure Direct and Intelligent Frame Creation Pro. The 55-inch zone count is reported by AVForums, not the UK manual.	X1 Extreme with 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, object-based HDR remaster and Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, THX Cinema, THX Bright Room, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom, Professional 1 and Professional 2; BT.1886 gamma is available.	Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Sports, Animation, Photo, Game and Graphics modes.
Motion handling
Motion handling	HDTVTest found clear motion with Intelligent Frame Creation enabled but mild 24p judder; AVForums preferred turning interpolation off for films.	–
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	The reviewed 55-inch IPS panel retained contrast and colour better off-axis than many contemporary VA LCDs according to HDTVTest.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65″	55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	65″	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI inputs support 4K and 3D; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual also lists DisplayPort for 4K, one SCART, component and composite inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot. HDTVTest confirmed full HDMI 2.0 bandwidth and HDCP 2.2 on the reviewed 55-inch unit.	Four HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2. The set accepts 4K at up to 60 Hz; HDMI ARC is supported.
Input lag
Input lag	AVForums measured 90 ms in Game mode on the 55-inch set; HDTVTest measured 87 ms on its separate 55-inch sample.	AVForums measured 43 ms at 1080p and 26 ms at 4K in Game mode on the 55-inch model.
Game features
Game features	–	Game picture preset; no 4K 120 Hz input or HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	my Home Screen	Android TV
Processor
Processor	Quad Core Pro5	4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme
Speakers
Speakers	18 W	50 W (better)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories	4.1
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Panasonic specifies 4 W + 4 W stereo drivers and a 10 W woofer.	Sony lists two front-facing three-way speakers with 5 W × 2 tweeters, 10 W × 2 midrange drivers and 10 W × 2 woofers; 50 W total.
Audio features
Audio features	3.5 mm headphone socket and Bluetooth accessory support.	–
Casting
Casting	Panasonic's my Home Screen platform supports network media, TV Anywhere, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.	Android TV with Chromecast built in, Google Play Store, voice search and UK YouView catch-up television; original app availability may have changed.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite dish inputs.	Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port support media and recording to a registered drive; SD card slot.	Three USB ports with USB hard-drive recording.
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet for network services and local sharing.	One Ethernet input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Fibre-optic PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output.	One optical digital audio output and a combined headphone or subwoofer output.
Design and power
Size
Size	TV only: 55-inch 1238 × 741 × 59 mm and 26 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 864 × 60 mm and 35 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1238 × 740 × 283 mm and 40 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 863 × 356 mm and 52 kg.	Sony UK without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 123.2 × 71.5 × 4.0 cm; 65-inch 145.1 × 83.8 × 3.9 cm. With stand: 55-inch 123.2 × 79.0 × 28.2 cm and 32.6 kg; 65-inch 145.1 × 91.3 × 29.5 cm and 42.4 kg.
Stand
Stand	Supplied rear-weighted pedestal. Panasonic lists 400 × 400 mm wall mounting holes.	Central dark silver slate stand, approximately 50.1 cm wide on both sizes; rear panels and stand route cables.
Power use
Power use	Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 210 W for 55 inches and 229 W for 65 inches; 0.30 W standby and off mode for both.	Sony UK standard-mode power: 137 W (55 inches) and 164 W (65 inches); standby 0.50 W. Annual estimates: 190 and 227 kWh respectively.
Energy class
Energy class	C for UK 55-inch and B for UK 65-inch under the historical Panasonic product fiche.	Historical EU energy class B at 55 inches and A at 65 inches.
Colours
Colours	Black glass front with silver edge trim.	–
In the box
In the box	Standard and touchpad remotes, two pairs of passive 3D glasses, pedestal, mains lead and instructions. Panasonic's 2014 UK model list and manual confirm 55- and 65-inch AX902B sets; the distinct 85-inch TX-85X942B is excluded. Exact first-sale month remains unconfirmed; contemporary UK coverage places availability in November 2014.	Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC power adaptor and cable, operating instructions and quick setup guide.