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Sony KDL-46XBR8

Sony KDL-46XBR8
alaScore 89

156 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 156 reviews of Sony KDL-46XBR8. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the black level and color. The price and image quality also get good views.

image quality, price, color, black level

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KDL-46XBR8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony KDL-46XBR8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 user reviews of Sony KDL-46XBR8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Robert Heron (pcmag.com)

Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8

 

A uniquely styled, energy-efficient LED-lit LCD HDTV, the 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8 ($3,999.99 list) takes picture quality to new heights and sets higher standards for contrast and color reproduction. Multimedia mavens may find the set's...

Stellar picture contrast. Excellent color thanks to multicolored LEDs

More expensive than LCD models of similar size. Wider than most same-size HDTVs. Limited network multimedia capabilities

The 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8 lacks the integrated multimedia capabilities of other LED-based HDTVs, but it makes up for it with picture quality that's second to none.

Apr, 2009

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR8

 

If you're looking for a high-quality TV for your home, your search is over! Sony's KDL-46XBR8 delivers vibrant, crisp, natural and life-like viewing and Dolby Digital audio experience. It has eight speakers that can deliver high-quality Simulated...

1080p full HD - perfect for next generation DVD playersDLNA, Bravia Sync and Digital Media Extender (DMe)MotionFlow 120 Hz PRO and Bravia Engine 2 Pro video processorHDMI input for uncompressed digital videoDolby Digital Audio, Simulated Surround and...

The Sony KDL46XBR8 46

May, 2009

Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR8 LCD HDTV Reviewed

 

It might be expensive, but the 46-inch KDL-46XBR8 from Sony has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high-end TV. A local-dimming LED backlight system, 120Hz technology, and that Sony style make for one excellent TV, if you can afford it....

The local-dimming LED backlight system allows this LCD to produce better blacks and have a better overall contrast than many traditional LCD TVs. The use of red, green, and blue LEDs also leads to great color purity ; Motionflow 120Hz Pro technology...

This is an expensive HDTV. It's much pricier than a traditional 46-inch LCD and also costs more than a comparably sized LED LCD from Samsung ; The viewing angle is only average ; While other manufacturers are adding Web features to their TVs, Sony...

The KDL-46XBR8 represents the best that Sony has to offer in the LCD HDTV realm, but be prepared to pay for such cutting-edge technology.

Feb, 2009

Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46XBR8 LCD HDTV

 

LCD flat panels now dominate the television marketplace. But despite their popularity, they have been notably inferior to the best plasma sets in the depth of their blacks and the quality of their shadow detail.

Dec, 2008

Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46XBR8 LCD HDTV

 

Price: $5,000 At A Glance: State-of-the-art black level and shadow detail • Superior color and HD resolution • 480i video processing could be better • Poor off-axis viewing XBR Goes LED LCD flat panels now dominate the television marketplace.

Dec, 2008

Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46XBR8 LCD HDTV

 

LCD flat panels now dominate the television marketplace. But despite their popularity, they have been notably inferior to the best plasma sets in the depth of their blacks and the quality of their shadow detail.

The remote control does not offer direct selection of inputs, but it is backlit. You can change the timeout period for the backlighting (the first time I've seen this feature), and the remote can also control three other components.

Dec, 2008

Expert review by (hdtvuniverse.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR8 Review – 46-inch LCD HDTV

 

the Sony KDL-46XBR8. Sony, the prominent manufacturer of audio, television, video, communications, and information technology products, have come up with the high tech featured KDL-46XBR8 LCD TV from the elegant XBR8 series. Priced around $4,999.99...

With a sleek look and cutting edge features, the Sony KDL-46XBR8 is pricey but superior to almost any other LCD TV.

Nov, 2008

Expert review by : Robert Wiley (lcdtvbuyingguide.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR8

 

This shot of Sam Shepard in Black Hawk Down demonstates the XBR's contrast capabilities with deep blacks and excellent light reflection

Consumer review (sony.com)

XBR8

 

Love everything on this TV..... Perfect for me.

Everything

120 vs 240 refresh

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

Best TV

 

This is a fantastic TV for the money. It may even have superior color resolution than the newer XRR10 because of its uniqie red, green and blue LEDs across the whole back of the screen. Unlike many of its competitors, the Sony Bravia Engine 2 Pro...

Picture Quality, Sound

A Bit Wide but Beautiful with Side Speakers

Nov, 2009

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