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

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Sony HX850
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
LG LM8600
Panasonic Viera VT50

Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

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Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

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Ranked #2 and #5 in Latest Active 3D TVs with Glossy screens

46" 1080p LED-backlit
3D 480 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

Announced January, 2012

Although it couldn't deliver the reference-level charts seen on the 2011 Samsung plasmas, the color of the E8000 looks great in person, too.

Rated 79% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

94%

33%

FeaturesView Details

72%

41%

Popularity

100%

PerformanceView Details

82%

74%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

SonyBRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

“46

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

Although it was very good, the screen of the Samsung plasma didn't perform quite as well overall as that of the ST50 in brighter rooms.

Rated 79% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)

Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

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Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

More highly reviewed by consumers	81.7%	vs	74.42%
Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers

Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

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Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

Sortable is not aware of any important advantages of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma) vs the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series.

Reviews Word on the street

	Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series		Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)
	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 79% Read the review (Apr, 2012) Like all Samsung 3D models, and unlike other major-brand TVs that use active 3D technology, the PNE8000 actually comes with 3D glasses: two pairs are packed into every box.

	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 69% by 15 users at amazon.com This TV is so amazing and the quality of the picture is so clear. Rated 100% by by APRIL-D-SAKOUK (Nov, 2012) If your a fan of 3D the 3D on this TV is great. Rated 100% by by jjperron75 (Apr, 2012) Did not use the 3D as much as I thought I would, but the built in allshare is great. Rated 100% by by Rand (Apr, 2013)