- 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
- Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
- Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
- Panasonic Viera ST50
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2012
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" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 480 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)The extreme edge is metallic-looking and very slightly set back from the main pane, and we love the low-profile swivel stand with its thin metal base.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony HX850 compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
“46
LED-backlit
46”
LED-backlit
Rated 75% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)One big reason, we're guessing, is because the Sony is so black to begin with, but regardless, it's a visible problem, especially in letterboxed movies.
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 XBR HX929 Series by Island-BoundAs much as I liked the Samsung, I looove the 929 even more and would gladly give up the 4" in screen size over the picture the 929 is capable of producing.
thickness
BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series by Keith-Hollister (Jan, 2012)Watching Avatar on this set was eye opening - the opening scene of the spaceship approaching Pandora is amazing in the sense of depth, contrast, vividness of color and inky blacks.
Performance Real world tests of Sony HX850 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 84.85% | vs | 81.7% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almost the same | |||
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 | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony HX850 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series | ||
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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 124 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by moman (Mar, 2012) Rated 100% by by Amazon-Jeff (Nov, 2011) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Cheapest 3D glasses |
 | 5 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 6 | Samsung 7500 Series 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam |
Popular Questions
September 22, 2012
Which is a better Sony 46" HDTV?
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