Full Review
Introduction
The Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 is a high-end 3D LCD TV with a price tag to boot, but is it worth it? It has all the streaming features you could ever want in the year 2011, but who knows what the future holds; today’s Qriocity might be tomorrow’s Even-More-Stupidly-Named-Service. This internet-loving TV is not necessarily our favorite Sony from this year, however, and lacks the watchable 3D performance of a second-gen plasma. We detail its strengths and weaknesses, while also pondering other options.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the KDL-xxHX820 series. The KDL-xxHX820 series includes the following models: KDL-46HX820 and KDL-55HX820. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Good blacks and whites with a smooth transition. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Very good color fidelity, overall. Read More... |
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Motion
This TV is good at many things, but motion processing is not one of them. Read More... |
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3D
Decent 3D for an LCD. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Poor viewing angle on a reflective screen. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Good connectivity, assuming your peripherals are as state-of-the-art as this TV. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Sub-par audio with a robust, yet laggy, interface. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
Sony is keeping its movie and music streaming services up to date. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Minimal energy consumption. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung PN51D550
 We compare the KDL-55HX820 to the PN51D550. Read More... |
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Vs Panasonic TC-P50ST30
 We compare the KDL-55HX820 to the TC-P50ST30. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL-55EX720
 We compare the KDL-55HX820 to the KDL-55EX720. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the KDL-xxHX820 series Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
See photos of the Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820. Add your comments... |
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