Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent black-level performance for an LCD; accurate color; 120Hz processing smooths judder in motion; fine screen uniformity and off-angle viewing for an LCD; numerous picture controls; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs and one PC input; distinctive "floating glass" design; interchangeable bezel color option.
The Bad: Expensive; benefits of 120Hz blur-reduction hard to discern; smooth motion seems unnatural for film-based material and introduces some artifacts; main menu system kludgy to operate; many picture adjustments seem unnecessary and/or harmful.
The Bottom Line: Although not quite as impressive as the best plasmas, the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4 outperforms any flat-panel LCD we've tested so far.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: HDMI technology supports High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. The KDL-40XBR4 includes 3 HDMI inputs. The PC input (D-15 pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: As long as you stick with its movie or custom picture presets, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 delivers an impressively accurate HD picture that will make a handsome addition to your home theater.
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No Rating
ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: Overall, I found the KDL-52XBR4 to be an excellent LCD TV. Detail is super-crisp (at least on HD content), color is right on the money, and shadow detail is better than most. Other than a slightly soft picture with standard-def material, my only real ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-46XBR4
General
- Series BRAVIA XBR
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 49.6 in x 4.8 in x 28.9 in x 66.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Piano black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 18000:1
- 120Hz Yes
- Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
- Additional Features Live color creation technology, Bravia engine EX
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 1080p
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital, S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.4 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 280 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 256.19 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 136.51 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 138.57 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.38 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 55.70 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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