- 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
- Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Samsung 7500 Series
- Sony HX850 Series
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- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 100% by 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.
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 XBR HX929 Series compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
“55
LED-backlit
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.
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46”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Chris (Jul, 2012)#########. While I'm a fan of PASSIVE 3D, I've been very very pleased with this TV's ACTIVE 3D.
size
55"
46"
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.
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 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.
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Big-Bad-RobI used a. VideoSecu Ultra Slim Thin Flat LED HDTV Fashion TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32"-55" LED TV VESA 200x200 300x300 400x400 up to 800x800 - Adjustable Cable Length 1Y2 to mount this TV, and it was awesome.
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
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.
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.
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Mack--Mackharder (Apr, 2012)I love the design of the actual TV, it's base is sharp looking and the TV and bezel are so thin it's going to look amazing mounted on my stone wall.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
| Bigger | 55" | vs | 46" |
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| Around 20% bigger | |||
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 81.7% | vs | 66.09% |
| More than 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Crisper motion resolution | 1,200 lines | vs | 960 lines |
| Around 30% crisper motion resolution | |||
| Lighter | 26,081 g | vs | 32,200 g |
| Around 20% lighter | |||
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Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
| Much higher contrast ratio | 30,000,000:1 | vs | 1,370,400:1 |
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| Around 22x higher contrast ratio | |||
| Cheaper 3D glasses | SSG-4100GB, 19 dollars | vs | TDGBR250/B, 69 dollars |
| 3.6x cheaper 3D glasses | |||
| More USB ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more USB ports | |||
| Average power consumption | 76 Watts | vs | 179 Watts |
| Consumes 2.4x less power | |||
| Has a QWERTY remote | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series | Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) | ||
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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 81 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by Rick--Rick (Jun, 2012) Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by J.-Chace (Mar, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Cheapest 3D glasses |
 | 2 | Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series Most even colors after calibration |
 | 3 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 4 | Samsung 7500 Series 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 5 | Sony HX850 Series 5-way tie: Most composite A/V ports |
 | 8 | Sony EX640 6-way tie: Has built-in Ethernet |
