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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: XBR-55HX950
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- Bottom Line:
- Although it's priced higher and performs worse than the best plasmas, the Sony XBR-HX950 is still one of the top-performing LED TVs ever.
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CNET editors' review
Sony XBR-55HX950 price range: $2,899.00 - $3,109.18
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 11/20/2012
- Released on: 10/01/2012
The good: The Sony XBR-HX950 series produces deeper black levels than any current LCD or plasma TV, giving excellent overall picture quality. It evinces accurate color, offers plenty of video-processing options, and can properly handle 1080p/24 sources. It also has a beautiful, thin-profile exterior design with Gorilla Glass, and its Internet suite includes numerous streaming services and widgets as well as built-in Wi-Fi. Its 3D image shows minimal crosstalk.
The bad: The extremely expensive XBR-HX950 shows some blooming artifacts, and its picture deteriorates more noticeably than usual when seen from off-angle. Its menu and Internet service design is lackluster, and Sony does not include 3D glasses. When displaying 3D, the image flickers when dejudder is turned off, and it deteriorates rapidly when you tilt your head.
The bottom line: Although it's priced higher and performs worse than the best plasmas, the Sony XBR-HX950 is still one of the top-performing LED TVs ever.
User reviews
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A Winning Combination of Technology and Quality
by mvplanet on October 6, 2012
Pros: Incredible inky deep colors with great clarity
Excellent black levels - think Pioneer Elite level
Amazing 3D Performance
Very high quality construction-gorilla glass
Quality of plasma and brightbess of LED
Great looking pieceCons: Price but worth every penny
Summary: I have owned several high def TVs including a Pioneer Elite and several Samsungs. This TV outperforms them all. While Samsung tend to lead with innovation I have found their ...
Summary: I have owned several high def TVs including a Pioneer Elite and several Samsungs. This TV outperforms them all. While Samsung tend to lead with innovation I have found their sets lacking the quality of construction compared to this Sony. Both the fit and finish and performance ot this TV are superior. Also my Samsung starting having power issues (would turn off on its own) after only 18 months.
I always liked Pioneer Elite (plasma) but it tended to wash out in my rather bright den. This set has both high quality, leading technology and performance.
The inky colors of this TV remind me of my Pioneer Elite combined with the brightness of my last LED Samsung. It is the best TV I have owned.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent LED Great black levels
by browninggold on February 19, 2013
Pros: Gorilla Glass, thin profile looks nice on wall when turned off. Excellent PQ. Inky blacks
Cons: Price- should be a $2700 set
Summary: Excellent PQ. This may be the last full array local dimming set manufactured. Hoping this set lasts @least 10 yrs. by then 4 K should be reasonable priced. Excellent motion ...
Summary: Excellent PQ. This may be the last full array local dimming set manufactured. Hoping this set lasts @least 10 yrs. by then 4 K should be reasonable priced. Excellent motion handling for fast paced sports. No blooming, flashlighting or DSE on my set. Very happy with this purchase. Has a bright picture even in a room with a lot of windows.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: XBR-55HX950
- Description: So realistic you might forget you're just watching TV. The Sony XBR HX950 series HDTV is the best picture ever created, where details like individual blades of grass come to life with laser-sharp precision and the most natural color imaginable. Stunning images are produced using most advanced X-Reality PRO technology which improves picture detail in everything you watch - even low-resolution web videos. Plus, get Full HD 1080p even in 3D and Sony's highest level of motion detail and clarity, Motionflow XR 960. The ultra-thin TV design is achieved by incorporating Corning Gorilla Glass for an incredibly durable, lightweight, and frameless design. When you demand superior engineering and a picture as real as life itself, there's no other choice. So realistic you might forget you're just watching TV. Sony's flagship HDTVs, the XBR HX950 series deliver a picture with laser-sharp precision and the most natural color imaginable. Stunning images are produced using most advanced X-Reality PRO technology and the ultra-thin TV design is achieved by incorporating Corning Gorilla Glass for the seamless look of edge-to-edge glass. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly stream beautiful, HD entertainment straight from the Internet or your home network.
General
- TV type LED-LCD
- Screen size 55 in
- Viewing angle 178 degrees
- Viewing angle (vertical) 178 degrees
- Color Black
Features
- 3D Yes
- Internet streaming services Smart TV
- TV features Corning Gorilla Glass panel
- 3D glasses & accessories 3D glasses sold separately
Video
- Backlight technology LED Backlight technology
- LED backlight type Full-array with local dimming
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Refresh rate 240 Hz
- Motion Enhancement Technology Motionflow XR 960
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- 24p technology 24p True Cinema
- Widescreen modes Wide Zoom,
Full,
Normal,
Caption,
Auto Wide,
Panorama,
Conventional 4:3,
Zoom - Comb filter 3D digital
- HDCP compatible Yes
- Supported DTV resolutions 1080/30p,
1080/60p,
720/60p,
1080/60i,
480/60p,
1080/24p,
480/60i,
720/30p,
720/24p - Supported computer resolutions 1920 x 1080,
1280 x 768 (WXGA),
1024 x 768 (XGA),
640 x 480 (VGA),
800 x 600 (SVGA),
1280 x 1024 (SXGA),
1360 x 768 TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- HDTV Tuner Yes
- Tuner qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Digital TV tuner ATSC,
QAM - Analog TV tuner NTSC
- Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt,
1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt - Analog video input signals NTSC
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects S-FORCE Front Surround 3D,
Sony Original Surround - Total output power 30 Watt
- Audio controls Sound mode
Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Side,
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear,
1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Bottom,
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom,
2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom,
1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - 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,
1 x Service,
2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Convenience
- Closed captioning Yes
- Parental channel lock Yes
- Menu language French,
English,
Spanish Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 18 months warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - 18 months
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Flat panel mount interface 300 x 300 mm
Power
- Power device Power supply
- Power device nominal voltage AC 120 V
- Power consumption operational 190 Watt
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.2 Watt
Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR version 5.3
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 50.4 in x 1.9 in x 30.4 in - Without stand
- Weight 58.9 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 66.7 in
- Depth 6.9 in
- Height 34.6 in
- Weight 83.8 lbs
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 3.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.1
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: LED-LCD,
55 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
240 Hz,
Full-array with local dimming,
Smart TV,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: LED-LCD,
65 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
240 Hz,
Full-array with local dimming,
Smart TV,
EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
