Version: 2008
  • On CBS MoneyWatch: Dumbest Things You Do With Money
advertisement

Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR2 comparison

Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove
Product name
Price Check Prices $1,828.00 to $2,899.99 $1,499.95 to $2,099.99 $3,747.00 to $3,929.00 $1,538.78 to $1,899.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date April 01, 2009 October 01, 2009 June 15, 2009
The Bottom Line Although the picture quality of the stylish, expensive Sony KDL-52XBR2 falls short against like-size plasmas, it's still one of the best-performing LCDs we've tested. Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers. The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans.
Similar Products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products
Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
Virtual Dolby Digital
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Input Video Formats720p
1080p
480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
1080p
Info unavailable480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
WeightInfo unavailable57.1 lbs
67.5 lbs
77.6 lbs
57.1 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
4
4
4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableMotionflow 240Hz technology
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Motionflow
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorMedium silver
Info unavailableBlack
Info unavailableBlack
RadioNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TV Tuner1x digital
1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog/digital combo
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailable48.8 in x 3.3 in x 29.3 in - Without stand
49.6 in x 12 in x 33.8 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
48.8 in x 3.4 in x 30.2 in - Without stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size52 in - Widescreen
52 in - Widescreen
52 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
52 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUltra clear panel
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Info unavailable
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
LED Backlight technology
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Product DescriptionSony KDL-52XBR2 - 52 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-52XBR9 - 52 in LCD TV
Samsung LN52B750 - 52 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-52W5100 - 52 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
Buying choices
Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove