Conclusion Get the lowdown
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
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series

Sony HX850

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Panasonic Viera GT50

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from $2,799

55" 1080p LED-backlit
3D
Internet enabled

Released January, 2012

If you can't bear to buy a plasma like the amazing Panasonic ST50, you will pay more for the HX850 but I think you'd be quite happy with it.

Rated 80% by by c|net (May, 2012)

55" Plasma
3D
Internet enabled

Announced January, 2012

THE PANASONIC 3D GLASSES ARE SUPERB WITH EASY RECHARGE VIA USB PORTS.

Rated 100% by by BILL-Gallagher (Feb, 2013)

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Sony HX850

Panasonic Viera GT50

78%

54%

FeaturesView Details

86%

62%

Popularity

100%

PerformanceView Details

85%

82%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

SonyHX850

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Sony HX850 compared to the Panasonic Viera GT50

“55

LED-backlit

The TV is encircled by a thin, attractive sliver of aluminum.

Rated 80% by by c|net (May, 2012)

55”

Plasma

Comparing the GT50's best THX mode to the ST50's best mode, Cinema, I found that THX Cinema was slightly superior in grayscale and gamma, but dimmer and thus less punchy overall.

Rated 81% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

size

HX85055"

Viera GT5055"

I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch KDL-55HX850, but this review also applies to the other screen size in the series.

HX850 by c|net (May, 2012)

I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Panasonic TC-P55GT50, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.

Viera GT50 by c|net (Jun, 2012)

Performance Real world tests of Sony HX850 vs Panasonic Viera GT50

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Sony HX850

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Advantages compared to the Panasonic Viera GT50

More highly reviewed by consumers	84.85%	vs	81.71%
Almost the same

Panasonic Viera GT50

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Advantages compared to the Sony HX850

More USB ports	3	vs	2
1 more USB ports

Reviews Word on the street

	Sony HX850		Panasonic Viera GT50
	Rated 80% Read the review (May, 2012) Unlike Samsung and Panasonic, Sony's 2012 3D TVs like the HX850 don't support the Full HD 3D standard, so this set is incompatible with other makers' 2012 active glasses that do, such as the Panasonic TY-ER3D4MU ($55) and Samsung SSG-4100GB ($20).		Rated 81% Read the review (Jun, 2012) Like all 2012 Panasonic active-3D TVs the GT50 complies with the Full HD 3D standard, so in addition to Panasonic's own 2012 specs it also plays well with others, namely the $20 Samsungs.

	Rated 89% by 71 users at amazon.com UPDATE: Just watched Resident Evil in 3D using the PS3 blu ray; amazing. Rated 100% by by Huskerhawk (Aug, 2012) I used some of the picture tweaks found at Cnet and adjusted them for some personal taste (backlight, sharpness, motion). Rated 100% by by H.-Chow (Jan, 2013) I am very happy to enjoy the wonderful performance of this TV. Rated 100% by by Marmayogi--Yogi (Dec, 2012)		Rated 82% by 122 users at amazon.com The 2D to 3D conversion works ok, but it isn't as good as a pure 3D movie. Rated 100% by by Robert-Eastman (Jun, 2012) The TV's sound is basic and really needs a surround sound to enjoy true sound quality. Rated 80% by by Kannan-Adimoolam (Nov, 2012) The 3D, with good 3D movies is great. Rated 100% by by Callaway (Nov, 2012)