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Sony BRAVIA XD93 vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

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SonyBRAVIA XD93SonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
Released20162017
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit VA LCD with Sony's Slim Backlight Drive local dimming. HDTVTest counted 32 independently dimmable zones on its 65-inch review sample; Sony does not publish a series-wide zone count.Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate100 Hz100 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
HDR extrasSony UK lists HDR compatibility and its format guide lists HDR10 for the XD93 series. No Dolby Vision is listed.HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Peak brightness–HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Colour range–HDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, TRILUMINOS Display, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and Precision Colour Mapping.4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Picture modesSony lists Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Game, Graphics and HDR Video among its modes.–
Motion handlingSony UK identifies a native 100 Hz panel beneath its Motionflow XR 1000 processing label; XR 1000 is not the native refresh rate.Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
Viewing angleAVForums found the 65-inch VA panel lost contrast and colour accuracy away from centre seating.Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size65″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 on all four, and ARC. The full AVForums review identifies HDMI 2.0a; there is no HDMI 2.1 4K 120 Hz input.Four HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lagAVForums measured 37 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch set with local dimming off; its lag rose when dimming was enabled.HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresGame picture mode; no VRR or ALLM on these 2016 HDMI inputs.Game and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Processor4K Processor X14K HDR Processor X1
Speakers30 W20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1 for input devices and 3D glasses4.1
Speaker detailFour 7.5 W drivers (30 W total) with bass-reflex main and woofer speakers, per Sony UK/Ireland sheets.Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Audio featuresClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround; the full AVForums test found limited bass from the slim cabinet.–
CastingChromecast built into Android TV, per Sony UK.Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tunersTwo digital terrestrial/cable tuners and two satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, per Sony UK/Ireland.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USBThree side USB ports; Sony lists USB HDD recording.Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne side Ethernet input.One LAN input.
Optical audio outOne side digital optical audio output.One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1239 × 717 × 36 mm; 65″ 1458 × 839 × 36 mm, per exact Sony UK/Ireland specifications.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandCentral silver slate stand; 55-inch model 410 mm wide and 65-inch 450 mm wide, per Sony.Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm on both sizes.–
Power useSony standard-mode figures: 55″ 134 W and 65″ 167 W; rated maximums 217 W and 225 W respectively.Sony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
Energy classB on both UK/Ireland sizes under the historical EU label.–
In the boxSony lists table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, power adaptor and power cord for the 65-inch model; TDG-BT500A 3D glasses are optional.Table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

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