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Features How they compare
Performance Real world benchmarks
Differences Technical showdown
Reviews Word on the street
Competition Others to consider
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Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

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Panasonic Viera VT50

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55" 1080p LED-backlit
3D 240 Hz
Internet enabled

older Released January, 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.

Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)

Plasma
3D
Internet enabled

Announced January, 2012

The Web browser is almost as good as the ones on Samsung and LG TVs as long as you use the touch-pad remote, but that's not saying much since no TV browser can hold a candle to any phone, tablet, or laptop browser.

Rated 90% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

Panasonic Viera VT50

93%

50%

FeaturesView Details

59%

67%

Popularity

100%

PerformanceView Details

82%

88%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

SonyBRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50

“55

LED-backlit

Back view of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

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.

Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)

Unknown

Plasma

Black levels appeared deeper than on the ST50 and color looked more accurate and well-saturated.

Rated 90% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Panasonic Viera VT50

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

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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.

Panasonic Viera VT50

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Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

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
	Rated 75% Read the review (Jul, 2011) Sony doesn't include 3D glasses with the XBR-HX929, which is surprising considering the TV's high price.		Rated 90% Read the review (Jun, 2012) It's clearly Panasonic's best plasma ever, and creates some stiff competition for the OLEDs arriving later this year.

	Rated 88% by 124 users at amazon.com Movies/tv is brighter, crisper, sharper, and the games (xbox and ps3) are a million times better than game mode or custom mode on the Vt30. Rated 100% by by moman (Mar, 2012) From hockey to basketball the picture is amazing. Rated 100% by by C.-L. (Feb, 2012) This set handles side-by-side or top-bottom 3D, among others, so Gears of War 3 works plenty fine in 3D. Rated 100% by by Amazon-Jeff (Nov, 2011)		Rated 85% by 129 users at amazon.com The picture is shockingly clear, colors are extremely accurate with the best black levels that I have ever seen. Rated 100% by by Cory-R.-Miller--IT-Guru (Aug, 2012) The picture on this set is crystal clear, with blacks so deep you'll feel like you're being sucked in to them. Rated 100% by by M.-Floeter--Cat-lover-with-a-sense-of-humor (Dec, 2012) The picture is sharp and clear and the size is large but not at all overwhelming. Rated 80% by by Bee55 (Dec, 2012)