I've never seen a Sony Bravia XR Mini LED TV this cheap — save $1,200 at Walmart
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SAVE OVER $1,000: As of Feb. 24, the Sony Bravia XR X93L 75-inch 4K Mini LED TV is on sale for $1,298 at Walmart, down from its regular $2,498 price. That's a massive $1,200 discount on one of Sony's best high-end TVs.
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Sony Bravia XR X93L 75-inch 4K Mini LED TV
$1,298.00 at Walmart $2,498.00 Save $1,200.00
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Sony's Bravia XR TVs have a reputation for delivering some of the best picture quality in the business, and the X93L is no exception. This 75-inch Mini LED beauty packs Sony's Cognitive Processor XR, which means you get incredible brightness, deep blacks, and some of the most accurate colors I've ever seen on a consumer display. This TV makes movies, games, and sports look absolutely stunning.
Mini LED technology is the real star here. Unlike regular LED TVs, Mini LEDs allow for precise backlight control, meaning you get high contrast, deeper blacks, and less blooming around bright objects. The XR Backlight Master Drive takes this even further by adjusting thousands of tiny LEDs in real time for a more dynamic and lifelike picture. Pair that with XR Triluminos Pro, and the result is a screen that pops with billions of vivid colors.
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Gaming on this TV is next-level. It's PlayStation 5 optimized, with Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, ensuring your games always look their best. With HDMI 2.1, 4K at 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM, you're getting the best motion clarity and low input lag for competitive gaming. Plus, the Game Menu puts all your gaming settings in one easy-to-access place.
Sony didn't skimp on audio, either. Acoustic Multi-Audio uses sound positioning tweeters to create a more immersive experience, while Dolby Atmos support brings that cinematic surround sound straight to your living room. If you pair it with a Sony soundbar, Acoustic Center Sync guarantees clear dialogue.
At its usual $2,498 price, this is a premium TV meant for high-end home theaters. But at $1,298 at Walmart, it's an absolute steal. If you've been waiting for a big-screen upgrade, this is the kind of deal that's hard to pass up.
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