- 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
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
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
55”
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
55"
47"
60"
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 -
Picasa -
Pandora -
Facebook, Twitter -
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 -
2 -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
0.305/0.61 -
built-in, 802.11n -
0.6423/0.33 -
0.0001 cd/sq. m. -
1.49 -
4 -
2 -
1 -
1 -
1,200 lines -
300 mm x 300 mm -
240 Hz -
1 -
1 -
38 mm
cons
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0.1611/0.06 -
1080i content may show some visual artifacts -
limited color calibration controls; might not display the best picture -
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 55" | 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 55" | Rated 100% by by Alex (Mar, 2012)And now, with 2012 Sony 3D glasses, it will be brilliant.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | 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.
3d
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | 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 55" | 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 55" | Rated 100% by by Alex (Mar, 2012)The colours are great, the 3D effects are amazing.
Picture quality
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | 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 55" | 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 55" | 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 55" | 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 55" | 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.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)The Sony XBR-HX929 is the best-performing LCD-based TV we've tested this year, outdoing edge-lit models by virtue of superior black-level performance and very good color.
Content
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | Rated 100% by by Steven-Pemberton (Jul, 2012)In my lifetime I have watched movies on B&W TV, then color TV, then VHS, then Laserdisc, then DVD, then Blu-ray, and now Blu-ray on this fantastic TV.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | Rated 80% by by Gm (Apr, 2012)This tv handles quick motion extremely well, action movies and sports look excellent.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 55" | Rated 100% by by jrmb (Feb, 2012)The Samsung PN59D8000 went in my home theater room, and it does have a great picture and I love watching basketball games on it, but it does emit an audible buzzing noise, and it is really noticeable when you sit directly in front of the TV about ten feet out.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series Most even colors after calibration Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 2 | LG LM7600 Cheapest 3D glasses LG LM7600 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 3 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Consistent calibrated gamma HX750 Series 55" vs XBR HX929 Series 55" |
 | 4 | Samsung 7500 Series Uses least power Samsung 7500 Series vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera ST50 2-way tie: Has native 24p support Panasonic Viera ST50 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 6 | Panasonic Viera GT50 2-way tie: Is DLNA DMR Panasonic Viera GT50 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 7 | Sony HX850 Series 4-way tie: Most composite A/V ports HX850 Series vs BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam HX750 vs BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
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