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Samsung LED D8000 (2011) vs Sony BRAVIA HX853

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SamsungLED D8000 (2011)SonyBRAVIA HX853
Overview
Released20112012
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The 2011 UK manual confirms Full HD resolution across the three sizes; its 60 Hz PC input timing is not the panel's native refresh rate, which Samsung does not specify there.Sony OptiContrast LCD with Gorilla Glass, Dynamic Edge LED backlighting and local dimming. Sony UK lists 200 frames per second separately from the Motionflow XR 800 processing designation on all three sizes.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate–200 Hz
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingSamsung Auto Motion Plus and Micro Dimming are described in contemporary 55-inch reviews. The UK manual gives 1920 × 1080 resolution but no native panel refresh rate or dimming-zone count.X-Reality PRO, Live Colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer, 24p True Cinema and active-shutter Full HD 3D.
Picture modesActive 3D playback over HDMI and 2D-to-3D conversion on the reviewed 55-inch unit. Expert Reviews found native 3D more convincing than converted 2D content.–
Motion handlingWhat Hi-Fi? finds no motion setting entirely satisfactory on its 55-inch unit. Expert Reviews recommends reducing Auto Motion Plus from its default setting and still notes blur in very fast action.Sony UK lists 200 Hz frames per second and Motionflow XR 800, which is a higher processing label. HDTVTest measured 950–1080 lines of motion resolution with Motionflow enabled on its 46-inch sample.
Viewing angle–Sony specifies 178-degree viewing angles; this is a stated panel specification, not a measured threshold for colour accuracy.
Sizes
Sizes40, 46, 55″40, 46, 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 inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, accept up to 1080p video in the UK manual. The same guide lists PC/VGA, component, composite and two SCART inputs, plus optical audio and headphones. There is no 4K or 120 Hz HDMI input.Four HDMI inputs, two side and two bottom; HDMI 1.4-era connectivity without HDMI 2.1 features.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 32 ms against a lag-free CRT on its 46-inch UK review sample.
Game featuresThe UK manual confirms active 3D over HDMI; neither manufacturer document confirms VRR or automatic low-latency switching.Game and Graphics picture modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 chroma in those modes on its 46-inch sample.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformSamsung Smart TVSony Entertainment Network
Processor–X-Reality PRO
Speakers–30 W
Wi-FiWi-Fi, built in on the reviewed 55-inch unit (Expert Reviews)Built-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detailUK manual gives 10 W × 2 for 40 and 46 inches and 15 W × 2 for 55 inches. What Hi-Fi? finds its 55-inch unit's sound thin; Expert Reviews considers it adequate for casual viewing.Sony UK lists 30 W total, 10 W × 3. What Hi-Fi? found the full-width plinth's sound fuller than the panel's internal speakers.
Audio featuresDolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus in the UK manual; ARC on HDMI 2 and an optical output. The guide also lists a headphone socket.–
CastingSamsung AllShare media sharing appears in the UK manual. The 55-inch Expert Reviews unit streamed local media over Ethernet and Wi-Fi.DLNA and Sony internet video services; Chromecast is not supported.
TV tunersAnalogue and DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners in the UK manual; Freeview HD and Freesat are confirmed on the reviewed UK 55-inch set. Guide and USB recording are also described.Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and analogue tuners for all three HX853 sizes.
USBThree USB ports on the reviewed 55-inch set (Expert Reviews); the UK manual confirms USB as an input source.Two side USB inputs with media playback and USB HDD recording.
EthernetEthernet LAN shown in the UK manual.One bottom Ethernet input.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output in the UK manual.One bottom optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from the UK guide: 40-inch 908.6 × 524.9 × 29.7 mm; 46-inch 1041.1 × 599.4 × 29.7 mm; 55-inch 1232.6 × 707.2 × 29.7 mm. Configuration weights exclude stands.Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK/Ireland sheets: 40″ 944 × 566 × 40 mm; 46″ 1077 × 640 × 35 mm; 55″ 1274 × 750 × 35 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandWith-stand weight from the UK guide: 40-inch 11.3 kg; 46-inch 14.3 kg; 55-inch 18.6 kg. The stand swivels 20° either way. Samsung's guide says the 55-inch model needs its dedicated wall-mount kit rather than the VESA kit listed for other sizes.Sony's full-width audio plinth supports a roughly six-degree rearward tilt; the listed width and depth with stand differ by size.
Power use–Sony UK home-mode operation is 73 W for 40″ and 78 W for 46″; Sony Ireland lists 93 W for 55″. These are maker size-specific figures.
In the boxUK quick guide identifies the conventional remote and stand; What Hi-Fi? and Expert Reviews both report a pair of active 3D glasses with the 55-inch retail unit.Sony lists the RM-ED047 remote, two AAA batteries and AC cable; 3D glasses are optional accessories.

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