- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 480 Hz
- Internet enabled
#1 in Sony TVs
Released January, 2011
Conclusion Check out the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
46”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by edge (Jan, 2012)TV also has really cool features built in , such as DNLA, Amazon Videos, Netflix, Hulu etc..
size
46"
70"
65"
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by Island-BoundAs much as I liked the Samsung, I looove the 929 even more and would gladly give up the 4" in screen size over the picture the 929 is capable of producing.
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by c|net (Jul, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch XBR-55HX929, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
thickness
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by Keith-Hollister (Jan, 2012)Watching Avatar on this set was eye opening - the opening scene of the spaceship approaching Pandora is amazing in the sense of depth, contrast, vividness of color and inky blacks.
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by Michael-angelo-Nunez (Oct, 2011)This TV is insanely thin and one big beautiful piece of glass.
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
power consumption
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by c|net (Jul, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the Sony XBR-HX929 series, but we did test the 55-inch model.
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by Keith-Hollister (Jan, 2012)As a bonus it barely gets warm - the power consumption appears to be quite low, far below the nameplate data would indicate.
black levels
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by S.-GeorgeThe colors were perfect and very lifelike, not oversaturated but not washed out - just spot on.
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by C.-L. (Feb, 2012)Black levels are among the best I've seen and all in all I could not be happier with this set.
contrast ratio
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by B.-Connolly--Chief (Sep, 2011)This is the best TV I have ever owned crystal clear and internet ready.
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by Andy (Jan, 2012)I'm really looking for the best picture quality in my price range..... the XBR shines in this area.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Full-array LED -
Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Netflix, YouTube -
Flickr, Picasa -
Facebook, Twitter -
4:4 Pulldown @ 96Hz -
video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room -
BRAVIA Sync -
backlight zones are selectively turned off to enhance the picture's contrast -
enjoy realistic 3D videos at home -
access streaming content over the Internet -
480 Hz -
2 -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
0.305/0.61 -
built-in, 802.11n -
0.6423/0.33 -
4 -
1.49 -
2 -
1 -
1 -
1,200 lines -
300 mm x 300 mm -
1 -
1 -
19,413 g -
38 mm
cons
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105 -
0.08 cd/sq. m. -
0.1611/0.06 -
1080i content may show some visual artifacts -
408 cd/sq. m. -
46" -
only proprietary remote controls can control the TV -
149 dollars
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 124 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by moman (Mar, 2012) Rated 100% by by Amazon-Jeff (Nov, 2011) |
Panel
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Alex (Mar, 2012)And now, with 2012 Sony 3D glasses, it will be brilliant.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by PaleFace (Nov, 2011)We've sat together in my Woman Cave and watched Tron 3D and a few other movies, plus some move games.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)Unlike on most LED TVs, which mount the little light-emitting diodes around the edge of the LCD panel, the backlight of the 929 consists of an array of LEDs placed directly behind the entire panel.
Picture quality
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Hopeless (Sep, 2012)The tv is everything I wanted and more with the picture quality is amazing to watch and every movie is awesome in clarity, best one yet from Sony and I have enjoyed all Sony tv's I have had my whole life.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Mike (Dec, 2011)I have a 3 year old XBR 32", and the picture quality is crystal clear.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by ryan-c. (Aug, 2011)The picture quality, build quality, and finishing are outstanding, and there is a metal bezzel wrapped around the frame that gives it a nice touch, you wouldn't notice it though unless you're standing close to the unit.
Type
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 80% by by SGatefieldThe stand is much better than the Samsung's stand (I did have issues with the Samsungs, both the LCD and the plasma, being level) and it is made of tougher material.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Jeffery-C (Jan, 2012)You just won't believe the PLASMA quality picture until you watch it for yourself.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 80% by by Tiger094 (Jun, 2012)The color is better than my plasma was with bright, richness that makes being there the only next best thing.
3d
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Lava (Apr, 2012)Thats only the begining too, this set has almost everything you could possibly dream of except the glasses needed to view the 3D.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by The-Film-Guy24 (Mar, 2012)The Samsung has really vibrant colors that pop and the 3D is actually quite good.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Alex (Mar, 2012)The colours are great, the 3D effects are amazing.
Video
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 80% by by MnBadger (Mar, 2012)With my old 1080P TV I couldn't tell the difference between 720P and 1080P resolution but with my new Sony I demand 1080P, the performance is that great.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by PaleFace (Nov, 2011)I've bought a couple TV series from Amazon Video easy to register both TV's and enjoy watching both HD or Standard Def on these TV's look amazing!
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | Rated 100% by by Dr.-Rich-B--Dr.-Rich-BI bought (all from Amazon) a Sony BRAVIA XBR55HX929 55-Inch 1080p 3D Local-Dimming LED HDTV with Built-In Wi-Fi, Black when my 20 day old Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver) used as a second TV for the house for only about 20 hours blew its power supply blew with a "BANG" one night (My review is posted).
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