Our Verdict
The Sony X930D is an excellent TV that will please almost everyone, especially those looking for good HDR picture. It has a very good picture quality for movies and it can get very bright. It also handles motion very well. Gamers might be turned off by the rather high input lag, though, and the picture quality isn't great when viewed at an angle.
- Great picture quality for movies
- Great motion handling
- Very bright
- Average-high input lag
- Loss of saturation at an angle
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We reviewed the 55" (XBR-55X930D).
Update: We have received reports indicating a higher contrast ratio for the 65" (XBR-65X930D) at around 4000:1. It would also have worse 3D with more crosstalk. There are also reports of smearing present in dark scenes for the 65" model. If someone comes across a different type of panel used or differences between sizes, let us know and we will update our review.
| Size | Model | UK |
| 55" | XBR-55X930D | KD-55XD9305 |
| 65" | XBR-65X930D | KD-65XD9305 |
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The Sony X930D is hard to justify with that many TVs that offer near as good picture quality for a much less money. Its competition is fierce.
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Test Results
Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before a major update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more
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