Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA HX955

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BRAVIA 3 compared with BRAVIA HX955
SonyBRAVIA 3SonyBRAVIA HX955
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025November 2012
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimmingSony OptiContrast LCD with Intelligent Peak LED backlight, local dimming, Gorilla Glass front and active 3D. Motionflow XR 800 is a processing label, not the native refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate60 Hz200 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
Colour rangeTriluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorX-Reality PRO, Motionflow XR 800 motion processing, Advanced Contrast Enhancer and 24p True Cinema.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)Cinema, Custom, Standard, Game, Sports, Photo and Graphics presets among others.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)Sony's UK specifications state 200 frames per second for both sizes; Motionflow XR 800 combines panel refresh with processing.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65″
Largest size85″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailHDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputsFour HDMI inputs, two on the side and two underneath, with BRAVIA Sync HDMI-CEC.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote Play–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVSony Entertainment Network
Processor4K HDR Processor X1X-Reality PRO
Speakers20 W30 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3–
Speaker detail2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 WThree integrated 10 W outputs, 30 W total, with S-Master and S-Force Front Surround 3D processing.
Voice assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlaySony Entertainment Network apps, BRAVIA Internet Video, Opera web browser, DLNA playback and smartphone Media Remote; original online services may no longer operate.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S2 satellite, with analogue and CI+ support. DVB-C2 is restricted to the German locale in Sony's UK specification.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingTwo side USB inputs with USB hard-drive recording and photo, music and video playback.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne underside Ethernet input.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne optical digital audio output and one side headphone output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 43″ 964 × 563 × 69 mm; 50″ 1119 × 649 × 70 mm; 55″ 1233 × 713 × 72 mm; 65″ 1452 × 836 × 72 mm; 75″ 1675 × 962 × 73 mm; 85″ 1901 × 1090 × 73 mmSony UK, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 128.0 × 77.3 × 4.9 cm; 65-inch 150.6 × 90.1 × 5.1 cm. With stand: 55-inch 128.0 × 82.9 × 36.9 cm and 29.6 kg; 65-inch 150.6 × 96.5 × 37.4 cm and 47.7 kg.
Stand43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″Loop-shaped metal table stand; 55-inch model swivels 15° in either direction and can tilt upward 6°.
VESA pattern43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm–
Power use43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony UK home-mode operation: 113 W (55 inches) and 139 W (65 inches); 0.30 W standby for both.
Energy class55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)A for both sizes under the historical EU television energy scale.
ColoursBlack–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteriesTable stand, RM-ED047 remote, batteries, mains lead and two pairs of TDG-BR250/B active 3D glasses.

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