Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA XE93

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BRAVIA 3 compared with BRAVIA XE93
SonyBRAVIA 3SonyBRAVIA XE93
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025March 2017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimmingEdge 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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz100 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extras–HDR10 was available at launch; Sony added HLG and Dolby Vision through firmware updates.
Colour rangeTriluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorX1 Extreme with 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, object-based HDR remaster and Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Sports, Animation, Photo, Game and Graphics modes.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)–
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65″
Largest size85″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailHDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputsFour HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2. The set accepts 4K at up to 60 Hz; HDMI ARC is supported.
Input lag–AVForums measured 43 ms at 1080p and 26 ms at 4K in Game mode on the 55-inch model.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote PlayGame picture preset; no 4K 120 Hz input or HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
Processor4K HDR Processor X14K HDR Processor X1 Extreme
Speakers20 W50 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.34.1
Speaker detail2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 WSony 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.
Voice assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlayAndroid TV with Chromecast built in, Google Play Store, voice search and UK YouView catch-up television; original app availability may have changed.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingThree USB ports with USB hard-drive recording.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne Ethernet input.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne optical digital audio output and a combined headphone or subwoofer output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 43″ 964 × 563 × 69 mm; 50″ 1119 × 649 × 70 mm; 55″ 1233 × 713 × 72 mm; 65″ 1452 × 836 × 72 mm; 75″ 1675 × 962 × 73 mm; 85″ 1901 × 1090 × 73 mmSony 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.
Stand43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″Central dark silver slate stand, approximately 50.1 cm wide on both sizes; rear panels and stand route cables.
VESA pattern43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm–
Power use43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony 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 class55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)Historical EU energy class B at 55 inches and A at 65 inches.
ColoursBlack–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteriesTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC power adaptor and cable, operating instructions and quick setup guide.

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