I got this TV as an exchange for my XBR-HX950 that developed a bad panel. I was initially worried that this TV was not a worthy replacement for the HX950 and it's stellar picture. It only took me a day to realize that the 930 was every bit as nice as the 950 with black levels being noticeably darker and more saturated. There is still a minor amount of blooming in certain scenes but most people would fail to notice it. 4K content helps mitigate this very minor performance issue, but the amount of content readily available is not yet a very large library to choose from.
My ONLY real gripe so far is the remote. The response time is spotty at best. It gives a really disconnected feel when browsing and gets annoying at times. The actual remote however is much better than any past Sony remote and has a nice feel in your hand.
Sony have really outdone themselves with 930E. The HDR is awesome on this TV and blacks are really black. It's as close as you will get to OLED blacks. I bought this TV for gaming first and movie watching second. So if you are a gamer like myself, you will be in for a treat with this TV. Works great for gaming with no lag issues online or offline. I tested a PS4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox 360 so far with great results. The games I tested have been.....PS4 PRO 4K HDR are, Resogun The Last Of Us, and FFX. In 4k its REZ, and Rise of The Tomb Raider. Using my Denon Receiver to upscale 1080p to 4K offline and online on Xbox One it’s, COD MW and IW, GOW 4, Halo 5 and The Division. Xbox 360 its Outland and Bayonetta. All these games looked great. They were very rich in blacks and color and I had no motion issues. The one thing it all comes down things is having the right settings for gaming. Once you find the correct ones, the tv is a spectacle.
Overall, I’m extremely happy with the 930E and I'm glad I chose it over the 900E. Some may prefer FALD over edge lit, but I think 930E is a great example of a well done Edge Lit display. It may still have some minor issues, but nothing that would stop you from really enjoying any content. If you can afford the extra cash over the 900E, I think you'll be better off with the 930E. Adding some BIAS lighting made a difference on this set too. Oh and the FFX Movie (bundled with the FFX special edition game) looks INSANE on the Animation preset of the TV. I changed some settings on it, but I’ve never seen such great picture quality on digital animation. I was blown away. I felt like I just saw the movie for the first time. Also popped in John Wick and Mad Max: Fury Road and they both looked great upscaled. On top of the, Its HDR future proof with updates coming for Dolby Vision and HLG.
I bought this about two months ago, and am very happy with my purchase. I spent months online researching various led/oled sets and finally came to this purchase completely sure of my decision. It’s a gorgeous design with excellent cable management, and most importantly, a fantastic picture. All the folks out there who are worried about blooming artifacts and the like, I would mention that it’s present on occasion in a completely dark room with letterbox bars, but I wouldn’t let that deter you from this fantastic television.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent TV -
on December 16, 2017
Posted by: ABCSONY
Gender:Male
I really enjoy this TV which I purchased 3 weeks ago - I am retired and enjoy watching sports - especially football - this TV is excellent for sports - superb picture - vibrant colors and great Sony quality - In my opinion this is the best tv you can buy at this price point. I love it and expect to get many years of enjoyment out of it just like all of my past Sony tvs - Sony is the best !!