Sony · BRAVIA

BRAVIA XE93

Released March 2017

Sony's 2017 premium 4K LED LCD series in 55 and 65 inches, with edge local dimming and Android TV.

Model history · 2 models, 2016–2017

2016BRAVIA XD93 Compare
2017BRAVIA XE93

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

Dolby Vision

What reviewers say

What Hi-Fi and AVForums both praised the 55-inch XE93's detailed, natural 4K HDR picture, deep blacks and capable built-in sound. What Hi-Fi wanted more shadow detail and a faster interface; AVForums noted that its HDR contrast and colour looked best from a central seat.

From whathifi.com and avforums.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: 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: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 100 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extras: HDR10 was available at launch; Sony added HLG and Dolby Vision through firmware updates.
Picture processing: X1 Extreme with 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, object-based HDR remaster and Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR.
Picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Sports, Animation, Photo, Game and Graphics modes.

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. 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 features: Game picture preset; no 4K 120 Hz input or HDMI VRR.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Android TV
Processor: 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme
Speakers: 50 W
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
Speaker detail: 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.
Casting: 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: Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USB: Three USB ports with USB hard-drive recording.
Ethernet: One Ethernet input.
Optical audio out: One optical digital audio output and a combined headphone or subwoofer output.

Design and power

Size: 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: Central dark silver slate stand, approximately 50.1 cm wide on both sizes; rear panels and stand route cables.
Power use: 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: Historical EU energy class B at 55 inches and A at 65 inches.
In the box: Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC power adaptor and cable, operating instructions and quick setup guide.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	KD-55XE9305	28.6 kg
65″	KD-65XE9305	38.2 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

100 Hz native panel with Slim Backlight Drive+ local dimming
HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support
Front-facing 50 W speaker system

Cons

No HDMI input for 4K at 120 Hz
No HDMI VRR
Viewing angle is limited by the LCD panel

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

Previous model: BRAVIA XD93.

Sources

Photo: prohdtv.ru

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