- 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 HX850
- Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- LG LM8600
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)The extreme edge is metallic-looking and very slightly set back from the main pane, and we love the low-profile swivel stand with its thin metal base.
- Plasma
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Announced January, 2012
Rated 100% by by Barrett2727 (May, 2012)The Panasonic's blacks are excellent, and the colors are vibrant and natural.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50
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LED-backlit
Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)One big reason, we're guessing, is because the Sony is so black to begin with, but regardless, it's a visible problem, especially in letterboxed movies.
Unknown
Plasma
Rated 100% by by Roxme (Jun, 2012)But if you want exquisitely natural looking images, even in a moderately bright family room from one of the best TV's currently made, this is it!
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Panasonic Viera VT50
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50
Sortable is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs the Panasonic Viera VT50.
Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
| Supports ISFccc | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction | |||
| More USB ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more USB ports | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 87.81% | vs | 81.7% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series | Panasonic Viera VT50 | ||
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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) | Rated by 129 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Cory-R.-Miller--IT-Guru (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by M.-Floeter--Cat-lover-with-a-sense-of-humor (Dec, 2012) Rated 80% by by Bee55 (Dec, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Cheapest 3D glasses |
 | 2 | Sony HX850 3-way tie: Supports local dimming |
 | 3 | Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series Most even colors after calibration |
 | 4 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 5 | LG LM8600 3-way tie: Thinnest |
 | 6 | Panasonic VIERA LEW56 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 7 | Sony HX850 Series 5-way tie: Most composite A/V ports |
 | 8 | LG LM9600 3-way tie: Biggest screen |
