- 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
- 65" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released October, 2011
Conclusion Check out the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
65”
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
65"
27"
46"
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 -
65" -
video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room -
BRAVIA Sync -
0.3026/0.6 -
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 -
built-in, 802.11n -
0.6423/0.33 -
0.0001 cd/sq. m. -
1.49 -
4 -
2 -
1 -
1 -
1,200 lines -
400 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 -
only proprietary remote controls can control the TV -
265 Watts -
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 65" | 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 65" | Rated 100% by by Alex (Mar, 2012)And now, with 2012 Sony 3D glasses, it will be brilliant.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" | 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 65" | 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 65" | 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 65" | Rated 100% by by Alex (Mar, 2012)The colours are great, the 3D effects are amazing.
Content
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" | 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 65" | 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 65" | 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.
Picture quality
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" | 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 65" | 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 65" | 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.
Movies
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" | Rated 100% by by flaggster (Mar, 2012)Blue-ray movies look stunning and video games really bring out the excellent black range of this full-array dimming TV.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" | Rated 80% by by SGatefieldBlu-ray movies I've watched on this set so far include Toy Story 3, Baraka, Master and Commander, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Rango.
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" | Rated 100% by by Pinhead (Jun, 2011)I got a fantastic price on this TV plus the bluray player in a really good Memorial Day sale-that's why I bought it.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) Highest contrast ratio Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 3 | Sony HX850 Lightest HX850 vs BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 4 | Panasonic VIERA VT50 Rated the best by consumers Panasonic VIERA VT50 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
 | 5 | Mitsubishi 838 Series Most composite A/V ports Mitsubishi 838 Series vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
| | 6 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX950 Series 3-way tie: Biggest screen XBR HX950 Series 65" vs XBR HX929 Series 65" |
 | 7 | Panasonic VIERA UT50 4-way tie: Has CEC Panasonic VIERA UT50 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series |
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