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
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
Samsung 7500 Series
Panasonic VIERA UT50

Sony HX850

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Panasonic Viera VT50

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Ranked #2 and #5 in Best Wifi TVs with Glossy screens

46" 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)

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 HX850

Panasonic Viera VT50

76%

50%

FeaturesView Details

81%

67%

Popularity

100%

PerformanceView Details

85%

88%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

SonyHX850

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Sony HX850 compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50

“46

LED-backlit

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

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

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 HX850 vs Panasonic Viera VT50

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Sony HX850

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Advantages compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50

Sortable is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony HX850 vs the Panasonic Viera VT50.

Panasonic Viera VT50

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Advantages compared to the Sony HX850

More USB ports	3	vs	2
1 more USB ports

More highly reviewed by consumers	87.81%	vs	84.85%
Almost the same

Reviews Word on the street

	Sony HX850		Panasonic Viera VT50
	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 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 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 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)