- 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 (2011 LCD)
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
- Vizio E Series
- Samsung 7500 Series
- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2012
Rated 80% by by Calli (Jun, 2012)My broadband speed is fine and my wireless connectivity is 802.11.
Rated 80% by by BrunoIt is the perfect size using the rule of thumb that you should sit at least two times the size of the screen away from it.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony HX850 compared to the Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
“46
LED-backlit
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.
60”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by S.-Yeung (Jan, 2012)I've also hooked up a FAT32 USB key and watched a movie that was 1.36 gb big and it still looked pretty good.
size
46"
60"
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.
AQUOS 830 Series by George-T.-Workman (Jun, 2011)Now with one button you can fill the screen when playing an older DVD wide screen 2.35 or watching many non HDTV programs.
thickness
Performance Real world tests of Sony HX850 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
| Supported video types | AVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2 | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports supported video types | |||
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Supports local dimming | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; backlight zones are selectively turned off to enhance the picture's contrast | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, Unknown | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many composite A/V inputs | |||
| Significantly lighter | 16,600 g | vs | 38,011 g |
| 2.3x lighter | |||
| 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 | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony HX850
| Significantly bigger | 60" | vs | 46" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 30% bigger | |||
| Has CEC | Aquos Link | 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 | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 88.7% | vs | 84.85% |
| Almost the same | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony HX850 | Sharp AQUOS 830 Series | ||
 |   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 209 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Clinton-Yang--Dooozey (Sep, 2011) Rated 100% by by Best-Buy (Aug, 2011) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 4 | Vizio E Series 4-way tie: Has built-in Ethernet |
 | 5 | Samsung 7500 Series 4-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 6 | Samsung UN55ES7100F 5-way tie: Fastest refresh rate |
 | 7 | LG LM9600 Biggest screen |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam |
