BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" | XBR-46HX929

vs

8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" | UN60D8000

Performance

• 	Power consumption
  	Amount of power consumed over time, lower is better

  Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" 138 Watts Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" 145 Watts Competitors Samsung 7500 Series 55" (2012) 82 Watts Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series 46" 142 Watts Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" 204 Watts

• 	Black levels
  	How deep a black the TV can display, lower is better

  Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" 0.06 cd/sq. m. Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" 0.08 cd/sq. m. Competitors Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" 0.0007 cd/sq. m. Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" 0.0193 cd/sq. m. Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series 46" 0.07 cd/sq. m.

• 	Contrast ratio
  	How much range the TV can display between darkest and lightest, higher is better

  Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" 1,370,400:1 Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" 34,260:1 Competitors Sharp AQUOS 735 Series 70" 6,000,000:1 Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series 46" 685,200:1 Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" 195,771:1

Power consumption

Black levels

Contrast ratio

Differences

Advantages of the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series
		Has native 24p support	4:4 Pulldown @ 96Hz	vs	None	Very few TVs have native 24p support
		2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz3:3 Pulldown @ 72Hz4:4 Pulldown @ 96Hz5:5 Pulldown @ 120Hz (None) (Unknown)			2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz3:3 Pulldown @ 72Hz4:4 Pulldown @ 96Hz5:5 Pulldown @ 120Hz (None) (Unknown)
					submit
		Cheaper 3D glasses	TDGBR250/B, 69 dollars	vs	SSG-3700CR, 130 dollars	Around 50% cheaper 3D glasses
		Unknown Known Part Number Cost dollar			Unknown Known Part Number Cost dollar
					submit
		Better greens	0.305/0.61	vs	0.3012/0.59	Better greens; human eyes are very sensitive to inaccurate greens
		Unknown Known x y			Unknown Known x y
					submit
		Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers	88.93%	vs	83.94%	Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers
					submit
		Slightly higher contrast ratio	1,370,400:1	vs	34,260:1	40x higher contrast ratio
					submit
		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
		Unknown None Known Width mm Height mm Screw size			Unknown None Known Width mm Height mm Screw size
					submit
		Cheaper webcam	149 dollars	vs	170 dollars	More than 10% cheaper webcam
					submit
Learn more about the Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46"
Advantages of the Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
		More USB ports	3	vs	2	1 more USB ports
		port			port
					submit
		Significantly bigger	60"	vs	46"	More than 30% bigger
		"			"
					submit
		Supports 1080i de-interlacing	Yes	vs	No	Somewhat common; 1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Much faster refresh rate	960 Hz	vs	480 Hz	2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies
		Hz			Hz
					submit
		Significantly better blues	0.1555/0.06	vs	0.1611/0.06	Better blues
		Unknown Known x y			Unknown Known x y
					submit
		Much thinner bezel width at widest point	5.08 mm	vs	44.45 mm	8.8x thinner bezel width at widest point
		mm			mm
					submit
		Much thinner bezel width at narrowest point	5.08 mm	vs	44.45 mm	8.8x thinner bezel width at narrowest point
		mm			mm
					submit
		Has a QWERTY remote	Yes	vs	No	Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Supports picture-in-picture	Yes	vs	No	Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Deeper blacks	0.06 cd/sq. m.	vs	0.08 cd/sq. m.	Around 30% deeper blacks
		cd/sq. m.			cd/sq. m.
					submit
		Slightly better reds	0.6379/0.33	vs	0.6423/0.33	Better reds; reproduces skin tones more faithfully
		Unknown Known x y			Unknown Known x y
					submit
Learn more about the Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60"

Similarities

Common Strengths
		Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series			Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
		Both support Skype	Yes	vs	Yes
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Both support 3D	Yes	vs	Yes
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Quite fast refresh rate	480 Hz	vs	960 Hz
		Hz			Hz
					submit
		Consistent reds	0.6423/0.33	vs	0.6379/0.33
		Unknown Known x y			Unknown Known x y
					submit
		Both have built-in Ethernet	Yes	vs	Yes
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		More composite A/V inputs	2	vs	2
		composite input			composite input
					submit
		Both have Wi-Fi	built-in, 802.11n	vs	built-in, 802.11n
		Unknown None Known Variation of built-inoptional (None) (Unknown) Cost dollar Supported standards Unknown Known Supported standards 802.11   802.11a   802.11b   802.11g   802.11n			Unknown None Known Variation of built-inoptional (None) (Unknown) Cost dollar Supported standards Unknown Known Supported standards 802.11   802.11a   802.11b   802.11g   802.11n
					submit
		Both are DLNA DMP	Yes	vs	Yes
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Both support local dimming	Yes	vs	Yes
		Yes No (Unknown)			Yes No (Unknown)
					submit
		Good average dE UV	1.49	vs	1.53
					submit
		More HDMI ports	4	vs	4
		port			port
					submit
		Both support CEC	BRAVIA Sync	vs	Anynet+
		HDMI CEC  Anynet+  Aquos Link  BRAVIA Link  BRAVIA Sync  CE Link  E-link  EasyLink  EZ Sync  HDAVI Control  Kuro Link  NetCommand for HDMI  Regza Link  RIHD  SimpLink  VIERA Link (None) (Unknown)			HDMI CEC  Anynet+  Aquos Link  BRAVIA Link  BRAVIA Sync  CE Link  E-link  EasyLink  EZ Sync  HDAVI Control  Kuro Link  NetCommand for HDMI  Regza Link  RIHD  SimpLink  VIERA Link (None) (Unknown)
					submit
		Crisp image during high-speed action	1,200 lines	vs	1,200 lines
		line			line
					submit
		Slim	38 mm	vs	30 mm
		mm			mm
					submit
		More PC audio inputs	1	vs	1
		PC audio input			PC audio input
					submit
		More RF inputs	1	vs	1
		RF input			RF input
					submit
Common Weaknesses
		Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series			Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
		Fewer component A/V inputs	1	vs	1
		component input			component input
					submit
		Somewhat faded blacks	0.08 cd/sq. m.	vs	0.06 cd/sq. m.
		cd/sq. m.			cd/sq. m.
					submit

Missing

We're missing some specs on these TVs, please help us complete their information!

			Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series			Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
screen
		Horizontal viewing angle	Unknown		vs	Unknown
		degree				degree
						submit
		Local dimming zones	105		vs	Unknown
		zone				zone
						submit
network
		Is DLNA DMR	No		vs	Unknown
		Yes No (Unknown)				Yes No (Unknown)
						submit
		Supported video types
			AVCHD		vs
			MPEG1		vs
			MPEG2		vs
			MPEG4		vs
		Unknown Known AVCHD MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 WMV9				Unknown Known AVCHD MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 WMV9
						submit
colorimetry
		Supports ISFccc	Unknown		vs	No
		Yes No (Unknown)				Yes No (Unknown)
						submit

Appearance

Related comparisons

BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" vs Viera VT50 65" Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Panasonic Viera VT50 BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" vs BRAVIA HX820 Series 46" Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" vs BRAVIA NX720 Series 46" Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" vs Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 46" vs 8000 Series (2012 Plasma) 59" Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" vs LM8600 55" Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs LG LM8600 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" vs 7500 Series 55" (2012) Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Samsung 7500 Series 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" vs Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" vs HX850 46" Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Sony HX850 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" vs BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series

		Cameras						Laptops						Phones						Tablets						TVs