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Samsung MU6100 vs Sony X930E
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung MU6100
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- UN58MU6100 (58")
- XBR55X930E (55")
- XBR65X930E (65")
Our Verdict
Samsung MU6100
Sony X930E
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.3
8.3
Local Dimming
0.0
7.0
SDR Peak Brightness
7.7
9.1
Reflections
8.0
8.6
Response Time
7.3
8.7
Full Comparison
Design
Style
6.5
8.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 400x400
VESA 300x300
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.71" (1.8 cm)
0.51" (1.3 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.56" (6.5 cm)
1.77" (4.5 cm)
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
100 °F (38 °C)
95 °F (35 °C)
Average Temperature
97 °F (36 °C)
90 °F (32 °C)
Build Quality
6.5
9.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.7
9.1
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
4,818 : 1
5,744 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
6,564 : 1
Local Dimming
0.0
7.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
Yes
Backlight
Direct
Edge
SDR Peak Brightness
7.7
9.1
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
329 cd/m²
837 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
189 cd/m²
999 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
338 cd/m²
1,452 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
337 cd/m²
1,015 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
337 cd/m²
854 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
337 cd/m²
762 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
188 cd/m²
991 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
334 cd/m²
1,436 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
334 cd/m²
970 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
334 cd/m²
847 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
334 cd/m²
755 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.039
0.032
HDR Peak Brightness
5.9
9.2
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
291 cd/m²
1,442 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
163 cd/m²
1,159 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
291 cd/m²
1,540 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
290 cd/m²
1,027 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
290 cd/m²
866 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
289 cd/m²
764 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
162 cd/m²
1,155 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
287 cd/m²
1,510 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
287 cd/m²
1,002 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
286 cd/m²
855 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
287 cd/m²
751 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.040
0.035
Gray Uniformity
6.7
7.0
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.501%
5.450%
50% DSE
0.207%
0.186%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
2.234%
1.060%
5% DSE
0.127%
0.093%
Viewing Angle
5.0
4.9
Viewing Angle Video
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
21°
19°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
36°
47°
Black Level Picture
Black Level
38°
12°
Black Uniformity
7.2
7.4
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.187%
1.060%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
1.109%
Reflections
8.0
8.6
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.0%
3.5%
Indirect Reflections
0.5%
0.5%
Pre Calibration
5.7
7.7
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Movie
Custom
White Balance dE
4.66
2.81
Color dE
4.26
2.70
Gamma
2.34
2.16
Color Temperature
5,862 K
6,020 K
Post Calibration
9.2
9.3
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Movie
Custom
White Balance dE
0.20
0.27
Color dE
1.97
1.81
Gamma
2.19
2.20
Color Temperature
6,513 K
6,482 K
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
Color Gamut
6.9
7.9
Wide Color Gamut
No
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
75.92%
88.06%
DCI P3 uv
83.67%
92.99%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
54.66%
63.78%
Rec 2020 uv
61.82%
68.81%
EOTF
Color Volume
5.8
7.3
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
67.0%
82.0%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
22.0%
51.3%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
48.8%
63.9%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
15.9%
39.5%
Gradient
7.3
9.0
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.130
0.090
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.147
0.092
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.108
0.082
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.139
0.049
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
VA
Motion
Response Time
7.3
8.7
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
7.9 ms
5.3 ms
100% Response Time
24.3 ms
12.7 ms
Flicker-Free
4.0
9.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz
960 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
8.6
6.0
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
60 Hz
120 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
Yes
No
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
120 Hz
120 Hz
Motion Interpolation
7.0
10
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
Yes
Stutter
8.8
7.3
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
17.4 ms
29.0 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
0.0 ms
4.0 ms
24p Judder
0.0
10
Judder-Free 24p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
No
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
N/A
N/A
VRR Supported Connectors
N/A
N/A
Inputs
Input Lag
9.3
8.3
1080p @ 60Hz
19.4 ms
42.3 ms
1080p @ 60Hz + HDR
19.3 ms
42.2 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
82.6 ms
104.8 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
14.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz
19.5 ms
25.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz + HDR
20.1 ms
25.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
19.5 ms
25.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
19.3 ms
25.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
86.0 ms
88.4 ms
4k With Interpolation
85.9 ms
85.5 ms
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
4k with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
6.7
10
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 60Hz
No
Yes
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
Side Inputs
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
3
4
USB
2
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
1 (incl. adapter, shared)
1 (shared)
Composite In
1 (incl. adapter, shared)
2 (shared)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
1
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
Yes (HDMI 2,3)
HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth
No
No
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
USB 3.0
No
Yes (1)
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
CEC
Yes
Yes
MHL
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.6
7.3
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
95.14 Hz
84.76 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.57 dB
4.33 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.90 dB
4.31 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
6.33 dB
4.78 dB
Max
88.9 dB SPL
94.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.16 dB
3.16 dB
Distortion
6.2
7.4
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.184
0.182
Weighted THD @ Max
1.869
2.306
IMD @ 80
5.95%
0.47%
IMD @ Max
20.03%
1.52%
Smart Features
Interface
8.0
7.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Tizen
Android TV
Version
2017
6.0
Ease of Use
Easy
Average
Smoothness
Average
Not Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
3 s
4 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
4 s
7 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
10
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
No
Opt-out
No
N/A
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
Yes
Apps and Features
8.5
9.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Many
Very Many
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in Amazon Video
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
No
Remote
6.0
8.0
Remote Picture
Size
Medium
Large
Voice Control
No
Search, Some Other Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
No
Remote App
6.8
7.0
Remote App Picture
Acts as the Remote
Yes
Yes
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs
Apps Only
Both
Inputs Text in YouTube
No
No
Inputs Text in Netflix
No
No
Streams Device Files
Yes
Yes
Controls TV Settings
No
No
Voice Control
No
Yes
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
58 W
58 W
Power Consumption (Max)
153 W
178 W
Firmware
1144
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