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| Price | $2,799.00 | $2,919.33 to $3,499.99 | $4,679.79 to $5,199.99 | $4,452.95 to $5,499.99 | $1,447.99 to $1,699.99 |
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| Release date | June 15, 2009 | June 15, 2011 | October 01, 2011 | June 15, 2011 | |
| The Bottom Line | 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. | One of the best-performing LED-based LCDs we've ever tested, the expensive local-dimming Sony XBR-HX929 competes well with the top plasmas. | The overpriced Sharp Elite LED-based LCD produces the best overall picture quality of any TV we've reviewed since 2008. | One of the best-performing LED-based LCDs we've ever tested, the expensive local-dimming Sony XBR-HX929 competes well with the top plasmas. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. |
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| Product type | LCD TV | LED-LCD | LED-LCD | LED-LCD | Plasma TV |
| Diagonal size | 65 in | 55 in | 60 in | 65 in | 55 in |
| Technology | TFT active matrix | 3D LED-LCD | 3D LED-LCD | 3D LED-LCD | 3D |
| LCD backlight technology | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | LED Backlight technology | LED Backlight technology | LED Backlight technology | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 960 Hz | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | 600 Hz |
| Dynamic contrast ratio | 50000:1 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Info unavailable | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen |
| Widescreen modes | Wide Zoom Full Normal Conventional 4:3 Stretch Zoom | Wide Zoom Full Normal Caption Auto Wide Conventional 4:3 Zoom | Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom | Wide Zoom Full Normal Caption Auto Wide Conventional 4:3 Zoom | Full Conventional 4:3 Just Zoom |
| Comb filter | 3D digital | 3D digital | Info unavailable | 3D digital | Info unavailable |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supported DTV resolutions | 480/60i 1080/60p 720/60p 1080/60i 480/60p 1080/24p | 1080/60p 720/60p 1080/60i 480/60p 1080/24p 480/60i | 720p 480p 1080p 1080i | 1080/60p 720/60p 1080/60i 480/60p 1080/24p 480/60i | 720p 1080p 1080i |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM 8-VSB | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | Invisible speaker | 2 x Speaker - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 15 Watt | 2 x Speaker - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | S-FORCE Front Surround Sound | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D | 3D Surround | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D | 3D Sound |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 30 Watt | 45 Watt | 30 Watt | 18 Watt |
| Additional features | Invisible Speaker System Voice Zoom Mute button | Alternate Audio Sound Enhancer Invisible Speaker System Sound Booster Auto mute S-Master Digital Amplifier Clear Phase Speaker Clear Voice technology | ISF Calibration Ready Parental control THX certified UV 2 A technology THX 3D certified DLnA Elite Advantage Live Intelligent Variable Contrast Gen-Ten panel Precision Color Plus RGB+Y color palette | Alternate Audio Sound Enhancer Invisible Speaker System Sound Booster Auto mute S-Master Digital Amplifier Clear Phase Speaker Clear Voice technology | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser |
| Input/Output connections | 3 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Side 1 x Audio line-out (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 2 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Side 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 1 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN) - Side 1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear 1 x USB - Rear | 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - On supplied adapter 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side 1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Serial - Bottom | 5 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 3 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Rear 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear | 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - On supplied adapter 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side 1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Serial - Bottom | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) |
| Video interface | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| PC interface | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 2 years warranty | 18 months warranty | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 61 in x 4.5 in x 37.8 in - Without stand | 50.4 in x 1.5 in x 30.4 in - Without stand | 55.1 in x 13.1 in x 34.8 in - With stand | 59.1 in x 2.5 in x 35.4 in - Without stand | 51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand |
| Weight | 107.6 lbs | 57.5 lbs | 71.6 lbs | 95.2 lbs | 71.6 lbs |
| LED backlight type | Info unavailable | Intelligent Peak LED Backlight | Full-array with local dimming | Intelligent Peak LED Backlight | Info unavailable |
| 3D technology | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Info unavailable | BRAVIA Internet Video | CinemaNow Netflix Blockbuster Pandora Napster | BRAVIA Internet Video | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube |
| Connectivity protocols | Info unavailable | Built-in Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| ENERGY STAR version | Info unavailable | 5.0 | Info unavailable | 5.0 | Info unavailable |
| Supported computer resolutions | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1400 x 1050 1360 x 768 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Plasma panel technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel |
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