Sony 3D TV

With 3D TV being the hot ticket item in 2010, Sony has jumped into the game with 3 different lines of 3D HDTVs to appease both high-end as well as budget conscious consumers. With their new line of 3D Capable Bravia TVs, Sony is hoping to win the title of best 3D TV manufacturer.

Like most other 3D TV manufacturers, Sony will be using Frame sequential display technology in conjunction with their 3D Active Shutter glasses to deliver high quality 3D content. In CES 2010, Sony announced a wide range of 3D consumer electronic products in an attempt to bring an immersive and high quality 3D experience into consumer’s living rooms. They announced 3D Ready Bravia LCD TVs along with 3D compatible Blu-ray disc players. In addition, they have promised new 3D capable Vaio PCs and digital cameras.

If you are looking for a quick primer on 3D televisions, be sure to browse through our 3D TV technology guide as well as our guide to buying a 3D TV.

Read on for in-depth reviews of the various Sony 3D TV models that are/will be available on the market.

Note: The ratings on this page reflect the price and total feature set of each line of TV models.

Sony Bravia XBR HX909 Series 3D TV

The Sony XBR HX909 series is Sony’s high-end line of LED 3D TVs. Unlike the LX900 series, the HX909 3D TVs feature a conventional LED backlight as opposed to an edge-lit backlight. While this makes the HX909 3D TVs thicker than their edge-lit counterparts, the HX909 flat panels feature “true” local LED backlight dimming for the best black levels and picture quality. Like Sony’s LX900 series, these 3D ready TVs feature a full 1080p flat screen that incorporates Sony’s Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology for enhancing screen response times, and minimizing ghosting and motion-blur issues by interpolating the input video signal. The Bravia Engine 3 video processor helps enhance picture quality and produce vibrant, lifelike images.

Bravia HX909 LED TVs

Sony Bravia XBR LX900 Series 3D TV

Image of Sony Bravia 3D Ready HDTVThe Sony XBR LX900 series is Sony’s flagship line of LCD 3D TVs. These 3D capable televisions feature edge-lit LED backlighting technology, similar to Samsung’s LCD 3D TVs. The LX900 series has many fancy features including a futuristic sensor technology that automatically detects when viewers step away from the television so that it can dim the display and save power. These 3D TVs feature a 1080p flat panel that incorporates Sony’s Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology for enhancing screen response times, and minimizing ghosting and motion-blur issues by interpolating the input video signal. Additionally, the Bravia Engine 3 video processor helps reduce noise, enhance detail and optimize contrast for a vibrant, lifelike image.

Bravia XBR LX900 LED TVs


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Sony Bravia KDL NX810 Series 3D TV

The Sony Bravia KDL NX810 LED 3D TV series are the latest 3D ready TVs that have been released by Sony. Like the LX900 and HX800 series, this is an edge lit LED 3D TV with similar features to the HX909 series. The NX810 series is highly recommended for those who cannot afford or are not considering the premium HX909 series. This is because it improves upon both the LX900 (lacks local dimming) and the HX800 (Integrated WiFi, Opticontrast panel for better black levels) and provides excellent quality for a great price. With black levels comparable to the Panasonic VT25 Plasma 3D TVs, the NX810 is a very impressive line of 3D ready TVs from Sony.

Bravia KDL NX810 LED TVs

Sony Bravia KDL HX800 Series 3D TV

The Sony Bravia KDL HX800 LED 3D TV series is the entry level 3D ready TV being offered by Sony. This is an edge lit LED 3D TV with similar features to the HX900 series. The primary difference between the KDL HX800 series and the XBR HX900 is the lack of integrated WiFi support as well as the change to an edge-lit backlight. This means that the HX900 series will have superior black levels and dynamic range due to its ability to locally dim the flatpanel backlight. On the whole though, this is a great entry level range of 3D compatible LCD televisions with all the important features that you would want such as 240Hz Motionflow PRO technology, a full 1080p display and the Bravia Engine 3 video processor for improved picture quality.

Bravia KDL HX800 LED TVs