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Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 comparison

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Price Check Prices $1,989.00 to $2,399.99 $1,349.00 $3,740.00 to $4,999.99 $4,049.00 to $4,499.99
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Release date August 15, 2008 October 15, 2008 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line The 52-inch Sony KDL-52XBR6 LCD is a bit too expensive for the level of picture quality it delivers, but its styling and best-in-class black levels help its case. 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. CNET did not review the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR6, but we did review a larger model in the same series. Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
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Features
Sound EffectsVirtual Dolby Digital
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Virtual Dolby Digital
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Info unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
480p
720p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
720p
480/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailable
Weight93.7 lbs
57.1 lbs
65.9 lbs
72.8 lbs
77.6 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports Qty4
4
4
4
4
USB PortYes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyMotionflow
Motionflow 240Hz technology
Motionflow
Motionflow
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemSubwoofer
2 speakers
Info unavailableSubwoofer
2 speakers
Subwoofer
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
18 months warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorHigh-gloss piano black
Info unavailableHigh-gloss piano black
Gloss piano black
Info unavailable
RadioNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog/digital combo
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)49.6 in x 13.6 in x 34.4 in - With stand
48.8 in x 3.3 in x 29.3 in - Without stand
42.9 in x 12.1 in x 30.1 in - With stand
58.7 in x 5.8 in x 31.6 in - Without stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailable
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
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size52 in - Widescreen
52 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
55 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 FeaturesFloating-glass industrial design
Bravia Engine 2 EX
Info unavailableFloating-glass industrial design
Bravia Engine 2 EX
Triluminos three-color technology
PRO technology
Bravia Engine 2
Digital media extender
Digital media port
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
LED Backlight technology
LED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionSony KDL-52XBR6 - 52 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-52XBR9 - 52 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-46XBR6 - 46 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-55XBR8 - 55 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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