- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG LM7600
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series
- Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series
- Samsung 7500 Series
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Rated 80% by by Keoki (Nov, 2011)Great color, enough HDMI ports, easy to set up and I'm glad I purchased this 55.
Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)Since the predecessor to this TV, the UND8000, is my reference active 3D TV for crosstalk reduction, I expected good things from the UNES8000.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
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LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Jetnfast (Aug, 2011)The frame of the television is ultra thin and the weight of the TV itself is around 50 lbs.
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55”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Gary-L.-Tankersley (Mar, 2012)The picture quality in HD and 3D is very good standard definition is just standard it is not much any tv can do for low quality signal.
size
55"
55"
BRAVIA NX720 Series by iProgram (Dec, 2011)For example while its really cool to see the 3D I don't "want" to see every movie in 3D.
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by c|net (Jul, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Samsung UN55ES8000, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
thickness
BRAVIA NX720 Series by spirytus--196-proof (Apr, 2012)The picture, its colors, and depth are incredible!
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by B.-Ellison--nmw1982 (Apr, 2012)It almost looks like there is a thin gray haze covering the picture from off angles.
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
power consumption
BRAVIA NX720 Series by c|net (Oct, 2011)Power consumption: The KDL-55NX720 is the second-most efficient TV we've tested this year after the power-miser HX929, and posted the same awesome 0.005 watt/square inch number.
contrast ratio
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Brandon-Taylor (Apr, 2012)The style was nice, and I miss how sleek it looked, but the picture quality of my new Panasonic GT series is substantially better.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 82.71% | vs | 66.09% |
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| Around 30% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Lighter | 28,304 g | vs | 42,500 g |
| More than 30% lighter | |||
| Crisper motion resolution | 1,200 lines | vs | 960 lines |
| Around 30% crisper motion resolution | |||
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Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
| Much higher contrast ratio | 30,000,000:1 | vs | 685,200:1 |
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| Around 44x higher contrast ratio | |||
| Significantly cheaper 3D glasses | SSG-4100GB, 19 dollars | vs | TDGBR250B, 99 dollars |
| 5.2x cheaper 3D glasses | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| More USB ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more USB ports | |||
| Much faster refresh rate | 480 Hz | vs | 240 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
| Has a QWERTY remote | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 400 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series | Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) | ||
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 | Rated by 115 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by J.-Romano (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Sorter (Apr, 2012) Rated 100% by by Jetnfast (Aug, 2011) | Rated by 81 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by StillaYankee (Aug, 2012) Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) Rated 80% by by rtrski--Who--me | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 5 | Samsung 7500 Series 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 6 | Sony HX850 4-way tie: Supports local dimming |
 | 7 | Sony HX850 Series Rated the best by consumers |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series and Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
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