- 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...
- Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Panasonic VIERA ST30
- Sony HX850
- Panasonic Viera VT50
- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 480 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)Update August 30, 2011: We've had the chance to test the 3D picture quality of the XBR-HX929 with new glasses, and the short story is that the issues we saw originally are still there, putting a fly in the ointment of the TV's excellent overall performance.
- 60" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released September, 2011
Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2011)While the Kuro stays deeper for anyone not in the sweet spot, the Elite's black levels remain remarkably dark.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series compared to the Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
“46
LED-backlit
Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)If you keep your neck straight and turn on MotionFlow, the HX929 delivers very good 3D performance.
60”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Mark-D (Oct, 2011)So if you have a KDL55XBR8 and you want a TV that is better, with better picture, sound, black levels, and motion enhancement (and you have the money), this is your TV.
size
46"
60"
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 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.
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by Jon-R.-Chance (Jan, 2013)This is the greatest TV ever sold, I got a 3D blu-ray and the 3D on this TV is the best 3D picture I have ever seen.
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.
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by Mark-D (Oct, 2011)They are absolutely astounding, to the point that I was distracted by the depth when I first starting using the TV.
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
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.
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by c|net (Dec, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of the 70-inch member of the Sharp Elite PRO-X5FD series, but we did test the 60-inch model.
black levels
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by S.-GeorgeThe colors were perfect and very lifelike, not oversaturated but not washed out - just spot on.
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by Mark-D (Oct, 2011)I have read that the black levels are better than for the previously made Kuro.
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.
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by c|net (Dec, 2011)As a result the Elite maintained its advantage in perceived contrast ratio or "pop" over the non-Kuro plasmas in pretty much every scene, regardless of how dark, bright or mixed the content therein.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
| Much faster refresh rate | 480 Hz | vs | 240 Hz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
| Cheaper 3D glasses | TDGBR250/B, 69 dollars | vs | AN-3DG20-E, 90 dollars |
| More than 20% cheaper 3D glasses | |||
| Average power consumption | 138 Watts | vs | 204 Watts |
| Consumes more than 30% less power | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 300 mm x 300 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| Lighter | 19,413 g | vs | 32,477 g |
| More than 40% lighter | |||
| Slimmer | 38 mm | vs | 76 mm |
| 2x slimmer | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
| Much deeper blacks | 0.0007 cd/sq. m. | vs | 0.08 cd/sq. m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114.3x deeper blacks | |||
| Significantly bigger | 60" | vs | 46" |
| More than 30% bigger | |||
| Many more local dimming zones | 240 | vs | 105 |
| 135 more local dimming zones | |||
| Significantly better blues | 0.1569/0.06 | vs | 0.1611/0.06 |
| Better blues | |||
| Supports 1080i de-interlacing | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; 1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution | |||
| More consistent calibrated gamma | 2.23 | vs | 2.15 |
| More than 30% more consistent calibrated gamma | |||
| More HDMI ports | 5 | vs | 4 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Better greens | 0.3026/0.6 | vs | 0.305/0.61 |
| Better greens; human eyes are very sensitive to inaccurate greens | |||
| Better reds | 0.6408/0.33 | vs | 0.6423/0.33 |
| Better reds; reproduces skin tones more faithfully | |||
| Has a QWERTY remote | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote | |||
| Thinner bezel width at widest point | 31.75 mm | vs | 44.45 mm |
| Around 30% thinner bezel width at widest point | |||
| Thinner bezel width at narrowest point | 31.75 mm | vs | 44.45 mm |
| Around 30% thinner bezel width at narrowest point | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 86.3% | vs | 81.7% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Cheaper webcam | 130 dollars | vs | 149 dollars |
| More than 10% cheaper webcam | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series | Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series | ||
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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 24 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by AN (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by AN (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by B.-LaCarte--brucelusa1 (Dec, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Quite consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 3 | Panasonic VIERA ST30 Most even colors at default settings |
 | 4 | Sony HX850 3-way tie: More D-Sub inputs |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera VT50 Rated the best by consumers |
