- 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...
- Panasonic Viera ST50
- Vizio M Series
- Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
- Vizio E Series
- Vizio XVT Series
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 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 Vizio M3D Series compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
“65
LCD
Rated 100% by by edwina (Dec, 2012)Colors are excellent and vibrant and the 250 Hz on a screen this size works effortlessly to give very fluid looking movements.
55”
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
65"
55"
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.
Performance Real world tests of Vizio M3D Series vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
| Bigger | 65" | vs | 55" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 20% bigger | |||
Advantages compared to the Vizio M3D Series
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| 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 | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| 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 | |||
| Faster refresh rate | 240 Hz | vs | 120 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Vizio M3D Series | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series | ||
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 | Rated by 263 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Gene-Schwartz (Feb, 2013) Rated 80% by by David (Dec, 2012) Rated 80% by by C.-Jameson--computer-teacher (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 | Panasonic Viera ST50 Supports 1080i de-interlacing |
 | 3 | Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series Consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 7 | Vizio M3D 550KD Highest contrast ratio |
 | 8 | Samsung 8000 Series 8000 Series 2-way tie: Has a QWERTY remote |
