Sony BRAVIA HX853 vs Sony BRAVIA HX923

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BRAVIA HX853 compared with BRAVIA HX923

	SonyBRAVIA HX853	SonyBRAVIA HX923
Overview
Released
Released	2012	2011
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	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.	Sony's OptiContrast LCD with Gorilla Glass, Intelligent Peak LED backlight and local dimming. AVForums and HDTVTest describe the UK 46-inch sample as full-array local dimming; Home Cinema Choice calls its 55-inch unit edge lit, so the backlight layout is recorded as a source conflict rather than a series-wide fact.
Resolution
Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	200 Hz	–
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	None
Picture processing
Picture processing	X-Reality PRO, Live Colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer, 24p True Cinema and active-shutter Full HD 3D.	Sony X-Reality PRO, Live Colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer and 24p True Cinema. Active shutter 3D is built in.
Motion handling
Motion handling	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.	Sony UK lists 200 frames per second and Motionflow XR 800 for the 55-inch model; XR 800 is a processing label, not a native panel rate. A consistent native rate across all UK sizes was not verified.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Sony specifies 178-degree viewing angles; this is a stated panel specification, not a measured threshold for colour accuracy.	AVForums and Home Cinema Choice both found the picture loses contrast off-axis on their tested 46 and 55-inch samples.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	40, 46, 55″	46, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	55″	65″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI inputs, two side and two bottom; HDMI 1.4-era connectivity without HDMI 2.1 features.	Four HDMI inputs, including two on the side; HDMI 1.4-era signal support, with no HDMI 2.1 features.
Input lag
Input lag	HDTVTest measured 32 ms against a lag-free CRT on its 46-inch UK review sample.	–
Game features
Game features	Game and Graphics picture modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 chroma in those modes on its 46-inch sample.	Game picture mode; no VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Sony Entertainment Network	Sony Entertainment Network
Processor
Processor	X-Reality PRO	X-Reality PRO
Speakers
Speakers	30 W	30 W
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	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.	Sony UK lists 30 W total, 10 W × 3, for its 55-inch model. The optional Monolithic stand with speakers is a separate accessory.
Casting
Casting	DLNA and Sony internet video services; Chromecast is not supported.	DLNA playback and Sony internet video services; Chromecast is not supported.
TV tuners
TV tuners	Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and analogue tuners for all three HX853 sizes.	Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-C cable tuners plus analogue reception for the 46 and 55-inch sets.
USB
USB	Two side USB inputs with media playback and USB HDD recording.	Two side USB inputs; media playback and USB HDD recording, the latter after firmware update according to Sony UK.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One bottom Ethernet input.	One Ethernet input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One bottom optical digital audio output.	One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	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.	Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 46″ 1081 × 660 × 38 mm; 55″ 1278 × 771 × 38 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. Exact 65-inch dimensions and weight are omitted.
Stand
Stand	Sony's full-width audio plinth supports a roughly six-degree rearward tilt; the listed width and depth with stand differ by size.	Central swivel stand; the optional Monolithic Design audio stand was sold separately.
Power use
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.	Sony UK lists 113 W home-mode operation and 190 W rated for the 55-inch model; 157 kWh annual label use.
In the box
In the box	Sony lists the RM-ED047 remote, two AAA batteries and AC cable; 3D glasses are optional accessories.	Sony UK lists two TDG-BR250 active 3D glasses, RM-ED041 remote, two AAA batteries and attached power cable for the 55-inch model.