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Samsung LED C8000 vs Sony BRAVIA W829B

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SamsungLED C8000SonyBRAVIA W829B
Overview
Released20102014
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The UK manual labels 1080p at 60 Hz as panel native, but does not reconcile that line with 3D panel driving or Samsung's motion processing labels; a comparable native refresh rate is left unlisted.LED-backlit LCD with Sony X-Reality PRO processing. The exact UK 50-inch review found no local-dimming control, so no local-dimming capability is assigned to the series. Sony's Motionflow XR 800 is processing terminology rather than a verified native panel rate.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingSamsung Motion Plus, LED Motion Plus and edge-light dimming are described for the UK 46-inch review unit by HDTVTest. Its measured 1080-line motion resolution with processing enabled is a reviewer result, not a native refresh rate.X-Reality PRO, Reality Creation, Advanced Contrast Enhancer, 24p True Cinema and 3D playback. The exact 50-inch Sony UK sheet lists two TDG-500P glasses in the box, while Expert Reviews calls its glasses active shutter; the 3D type is not generalised across sizes.
Picture modesThe UK manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie modes and 2D-to-3D conversion. Active 3D glasses are required and were sold separately.–
Motion handlingHDTVTest found mild 24p judder in some settings and reported that a forthcoming firmware update would address undefeatable noise smoothing; that update is not treated as a launch feature.Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 800 on the 50/55-inch sheets, a processing designation. A native panel refresh figure was not verified for all three sizes.
Viewing angleHDTVTest and AVForums saw lighter blacks and more visible clouding away from the centre on their 46-inch units.–
Sizes
Sizes40, 46, 55″42, 50, 55″
Largest size55″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI 1.4 inputs accept up to 1080p, with ARC on HDMI 2 and 3D formats detailed in Samsung's UK manual. The guide also lists VGA, component, composite and SCART through supplied adaptors. There is no 4K or 120 Hz HDMI input.Four HDMI inputs, one side and three bottom, with MHL on the side input; no HDMI 2.1 features.
Input lag32 ms at 1080p in Game Mode (HDTVTest, 46-inch test unit); 41 ms with side-by-side 3D. These are reviewer measurements.–
Game featuresManual Game Mode on the reviewed 46-inch unit; no maker-confirmed variable refresh or automatic low-latency feature.Game and Graphics picture modes; no VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVSony Entertainment Network
Processor–X-Reality PRO
Wi-FiOptional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapterBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Speaker detailSamsung's UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 40 inches and two 15 W speakers for 46 and 55 inches. The shared audio power is omitted because it differs by size.Sony UK lists 8 W + 8 W for the 50-inch model and 10 W + 10 W for the 55-inch model, so no single series-wide output is stated.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, optical digital output, headphone output and ARC on HDMI 2 in the UK manual.–
CastingAllShare local media sharing and Internet@TV appear in Samsung's manual. Availability of its original internet apps can change after launch.DLNA, screen mirroring, NFC One-Touch and Sony One-Flick Entertainment; Chromecast is not supported.
TV tunersAnalogue, DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-T2 tuners in the UK manual; HDTVTest confirms Freeview HD on the UK 46-inch unit. USB recording and time shift are covered in the manual.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, plus analogue reception.
USBTwo USB ports on the reviewed UK 46-inch unit (AVForums); Samsung's manual requires USB storage for recording and uses one USB port for the optional wireless adapter.Two side USB ports with media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetWired network connection in Samsung's manual.One rear Ethernet input.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output through the supplied adaptor in Samsung's manual.One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × depth × height from Samsung's UK manual: 40-inch 957.4 × 26.5 × 578.7 mm; 46-inch 1092.3 × 26.5 × 653.2 mm; 55-inch 1283.4 × 26.5 × 762.3 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 42″ 958 × 563 × 64 mm; 50″ 1116 × 656 × 64 mm; 55″ 1234 × 722 × 65 mm. Sony lists each size’s with-stand and without-stand weight as the same number; these figures are reproduced from its exact sheets without inference.
StandSamsung's four-foot stand swivels 20° either way. With-stand depth and weight: 40-inch 267.7 mm and 15.4 kg; 46-inch 302.9 mm and 19.1 kg; 55-inch 302.2 mm and 24.5 kg, from the UK manual.Low-profile curved metal loop stand; Sony UK lists an additional adapter for VESA mounting on the 42-inch model.
Power use–Sony UK lists 51 W operating consumption on the 50-inch sheet; power differs by size.
In the boxUK manual lists the remote, batteries, stand, cleaning cloth and the breakout adaptors for antenna, LAN, optical, SCART, VGA, component and composite inputs. HDTVTest says 3D glasses were sold separately at launch.Sony UK lists the RM-ED058 remote for UK and Ireland, batteries, AC cable and two TDG-500P 3D glasses for the 50-inch model.

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