Sony BRAVIA 5 vs Sony BRAVIA XE93

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

BRAVIA 5 compared with BRAVIA XE93
SonyBRAVIA 5SonyBRAVIA XE93
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025March 2017
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailMini LED backlight with local dimming, XR Backlight Master DriveEdge 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 rate120 Hz (better)100 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extrasIMAX EnhancedHDR10 was available at launch; Sony added HLG and Dolby Vision through firmware updates.
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processingXR Contrast Booster 10, XR Clear Image, 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, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime VideoVivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Sports, Animation, Photo, Game and Graphics modes.
Motion handlingXR Motion Clarity–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75, 85, 98″55, 65″
Largest size98″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailHDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM; 4K 100/120 Hz and VRR on HDMI 3 and 4, ALLM on all four; HDCP 2.3 on all fourFour 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; FPS and RTS game modes; Gaming Multi View on YouTubeGame picture preset; no 4K 120 Hz input or HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme
Speakers40 W50 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.34.1
Speaker detailAcoustic Multi-Audio with Sound Positioning Tweeters, 2 full-range (bass reflex) speakers and 2 tweeters, 10 W × 4Sony 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 featuresAcoustic Center Sync with a compatible Sony soundbar, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, room and user-position sound calibration, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer over Bluetooth–
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; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; 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, 55″ 1228 × 709 × 57 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 58 mm; 75″ 1671 × 960 × 60 mm; 85″ 1895 × 1087 × 60 mm; 98″ 2199 × 1255 × 85 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.
Stand55–85″ Underlay stand with two heights (standard, and raised for a soundbar); 98″ a different stand, 153.6 cm wideCentral dark silver slate stand, approximately 50.1 cm wide on both sizes; rear panels and stand route cables.
VESA pattern55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 98″ 600 × 400 mm–
Power use55″ 57, 65″ 66, 75″ 78, 85″ 83, 98″ 100 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″ E; 65″ and 75″ D; 85″ and 98″ C (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.

More comparisons