- 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
- Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
- LG LM8600
- Samsung 7500 Series
- Samsung UN55ES7100F
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- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2012
Rated 100% by by Bob-Loblaw (Oct, 2012)I cant comment on the 3d or the internet features since i dont use those, but the build quality is excellent, it has plenty of recessed hdmi inputs, and the picture is stunning.
- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2012
Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)That said the other LCDs also maintained black quite well, as did the VT50 plasma which, after the Sharp, had the best overall bright-room picture in the lineup.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony HX850 compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
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LED-backlit
Rated 80% by by c|net (May, 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.
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46”
LED-backlit
Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)The UNES8000 is one of the most beautiful television designs you can buy, and earns the same 10 in design I awarded the LG LM9600 - although I do like the LG a bit better.
size
46"
46"
HX850 by c|net (May, 2012)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.
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
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 HX850 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 84.85% | vs | 66.09% |
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| Around 30% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Lighter | 16,600 g | vs | 32,200 g |
| Around 50% lighter | |||
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Advantages compared to the Sony HX850
| Has CEC | Anynet+ | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very few TVs support CEC; control all your devices with one remote | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| More USB ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more USB ports | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony HX850 | Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) | ||
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 | Rated by 71 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Huskerhawk (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by H.-Chow (Jan, 2013) Rated 100% by by Marmayogi--Yogi (Dec, 2012) | 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 Supports ISFccc |
 | 3 | LG LM8600 3-way tie: Thinnest |
 | 4 | Samsung 7500 Series 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 6 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX950 Series 5-way tie: Supports Skype |
 | 7 | LG LM9600 Biggest screen |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam |
