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BRAVIA XD93

Released 2016

A 2016 4K HDR LED LCD series in 55 and 65-inch UK sizes, with Sony's Slim Backlight Drive and Android TV.

Sizes: 55–65″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: 100 Hz
HDR: HDR10
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Android TV

What reviewers say

AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch XD93 delivered deep blacks, accurate colours and strong 4K HDR performance. Both praised Sony's processing and generally effective Slim Backlight Drive. HDTVTest saw corner bleed and occasional uneven dimming in dark scenes, while AVForums found 3D crosstalk and intermittent Android TV bugs.

From avforums.com and hdtvtest.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: Edge-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.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 100 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10
HDR extras: Sony UK lists HDR compatibility and its format guide lists HDR10 for the XD93 series. No Dolby Vision is listed.
Picture processing: 4K X-Reality PRO, TRILUMINOS Display, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and Precision Colour Mapping.
Picture modes: Sony lists Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Game, Graphics and HDR Video among its modes.
Motion handling: Sony UK identifies a native 100 Hz panel beneath its Motionflow XR 1000 processing label; XR 1000 is not the native refresh rate.
Viewing angle: AVForums found the 65-inch VA panel lost contrast and colour accuracy away from centre seating.

Sizes

Sizes: 55, 65″
Largest size: 65″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four 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.
Input lag: AVForums measured 37 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch set with local dimming off; its lag rose when dimming was enabled.
Game features: Game picture mode; no VRR or ALLM on these 2016 HDMI inputs.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Android TV
Processor: 4K Processor X1
Speakers: 30 W
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 for input devices and 3D glasses
Speaker detail: Four 7.5 W drivers (30 W total) with bass-reflex main and woofer speakers, per Sony UK/Ireland sheets.
Audio features: ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround; the full AVForums test found limited bass from the slim cabinet.
Casting: Chromecast built into Android TV, per Sony UK.
TV tuners: Two digital terrestrial/cable tuners and two satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, per Sony UK/Ireland.
USB: Three side USB ports; Sony lists USB HDD recording.
Ethernet: One side Ethernet input.
Optical audio out: One side digital optical audio output.

Design and power

Size: Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1239 × 717 × 36 mm; 65″ 1458 × 839 × 36 mm, per exact Sony UK/Ireland specifications.
Stand: Central silver slate stand; 55-inch model 410 mm wide and 65-inch 450 mm wide, per Sony.
VESA pattern: 300 × 200 mm on both sizes.
Power use: Sony standard-mode figures: 55″ 134 W and 65″ 167 W; rated maximums 217 W and 225 W respectively.
Energy class: B on both UK/Ireland sizes under the historical EU label.
In the box: Sony lists table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, power adaptor and power cord for the 65-inch model; TDG-BT500A 3D glasses are optional.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	KD-55XD9305	22 kg
65″	KD-65XD9305	28.9 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Strong native contrast and HDR picture in exact 65-inch reviews
Slim chassis with effective edge-lit local dimming
Four HDMI inputs and twin broadcast tuners

Cons

Limited off-axis viewing angles
3D crosstalk in the AVForums test
Android TV menus could be unstable

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
PanasonicVIERA AX902	55–65″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	my Home Screen	2014
PanasonicVIERA CX802	40–65″	LED LCD	–	HDR10	0 of 3	my Home Screen	2015
SamsungLED H8000	48–65″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	Samsung Smart TV	2014

Newer model: BRAVIA XE93.

Sources

Photo: Exact KD-55XD9305 frontal product render from Ceneo, with its original landscape screen and white background.

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