Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA W2000

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BRAVIA 3 compared with BRAVIA W2000
SonyBRAVIA 3SonyBRAVIA W2000
Overview
ReleasedApril 20252006
Display
PanelLED LCDLCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimmingWCG-CCFL fluorescent backlight and a 16:9 Full HD LCD panel. Native panel refresh is not published in the read maker specifications; mains and accepted input frequencies are not panel refresh rates.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate60 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
Colour rangeTriluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorBRAVIA ENGINE and Live Colour Creation; adjustable backlight, light sensor and MPEG noise reduction.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)Vivid, Standard and Custom.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)Native refresh omitted. Secrets reports some smearing in dark scenes; neither mains frequency nor the manual's PC signal chart establishes native refresh.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″40, 46″
Largest size85″ (better)46″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)2 (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 inputsTwo HDMI inputs accept 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/i and 480p/i. Two RGB SCART inputs, component, composite, S-Video and D-sub PC input. UK manual limits component to 1080i; the German web table also lists component 1080p, so the exact UK manual is followed. TechRadar incorrectly describes the TV as stopping short of Full HD; the maker confirms 1920 × 1080 and HDMI 1080p.
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 TVNone (no smart platform)
Processor4K HDR Processor X1BRAVIA ENGINE
Speakers20 W20 W
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E–
Bluetooth5.3–
Speaker detail2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 WTwo 10 W speakers, 20 W total.
Audio features–BBE Digital, SRS TruSurround XT and Virtual Dolby; stereo analogue audio and headphone outputs.
Voice assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay–
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+Analogue PAL/SECAM and DVB-T MPEG-2; EPG and conditional-access module slot. The manual does not guarantee compatibility with future DVB-T services.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recording–
Ethernet1 × Ethernet–
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio out–
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 mm40-inch without stand: 988 × 665 × 105 mm, 23 kg; with stand: 988 × 715 × 266 mm, 27.5 kg. 46-inch without stand: 1120 × 755 × 118 mm, 30 kg; with stand: 1120 × 805 × 334 mm, 36 kg. Configuration weights exclude stand.
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″Table-top stand included; optional SU-WL51 wall-mount bracket.
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 standby40-inch: 185 W; 46-inch: 225 W. Standby: 0.3 W after internal processes finish.
Energy class55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)–
ColoursBlackBlack screen surround and silver speaker fascia.
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteriesRM-ED008 remote, AA batteries, mains lead, coaxial cable, cable holder and securing belt. Sony's September 2006 Swedish notice planned W-series market introduction for October; actual first-sale month remains unverified, so release uses 2006.

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