- 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
- Panasonic Viera ST50
- Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
- Samsung 7500 Series
- 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.
by c|net (Jan, 2011)Sony's KDL-HX820 is the company's second-best LCD series, and offers slick Monolithic styling and a thin edge-lit panel.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony HX850 compared to the Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series
“46
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.
46”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Rick-Blaine (Mar, 2012)I especially enjoy the WIFI capability, its accurate ambient lighting adjustment, the vivid color, and crisp image clarity.
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.
BRAVIA HX820 Series by BME (Jun, 2011)Little weird though; my wife swears the screens are the same size because of it.
thickness
BRAVIA HX820 Series by Press250 (May, 2011)The edge-lit models are amazingly thin (some only 1 cm thick) ... but seriously, the 2" thickness of the HX929 doesn't present any issues I can imagine.
Performance Real world tests of Sony HX850 vs Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the BRAVIA HX820 Series
| More USB ports | 2 | vs | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice as many USB ports | |||
| More D-Sub inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more D-Sub inputs; great for hooking up to a computer | |||
Advantages compared to the HX850
| Has CEC | BRAVIA Sync | 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 | |||
| Supports picture-in-picture | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony HX850 | Sony BRAVIA HX820 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 102 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Eric-A.-Thygesen--Eric (May, 2012) Rated 100% by by David-A.-Comyns--Dacman (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by Christian (Dec, 2011) | |
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panel
Sony HX850 46" | Rated 100% by by sdm (Dec, 2012)Another postive thing going for the Sony HX850 is that it has a wide viewing angle.
Sony HX850 46" | Rated 100% by by sdm (Dec, 2012)The Sony HX850 is the closest thing to a great plasma picture you will find in an LED.
remote
Sony HX850 46" | Rated 100% by by greg (Apr, 2012)*Remote is garbage, Sony needs to bring back the remote they used with the HX820.
black levels
Sony HX850 46" | Rated 100% by by greg (Apr, 2012)Black levels are similar to the hx820 (awesome) and picture quality has gone up.
3d
Sony HX850 46" | Rated 100% by by greg (Apr, 2012). *3D viewing seems to have improved overall over the 2011 HX820, however tilting your head at all will ruin the picture.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Supports ISFccc |
 | 2 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series Highest contrast ratio |
 | 3 | Panasonic Viera ST50 Supports 1080i de-interlacing |
 | 5 | Samsung 7500 Series 4-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Sony HX850 and Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series
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