Sony · BRAVIA

BRAVIA W829B

Released 2014

A 2014 Full HD LED LCD series in 42, 50 and 55-inch UK sizes, with Sony Entertainment Network and 3D playback.

Sizes: 42–55″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: –
HDR: None
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Sony Entertainment Network

What reviewers say

AVForums and Expert Reviews praised the 50-inch W829B's deep blacks, uniform picture and useful video processing. Both were less convinced by its 3D effects. AVForums found the menus cumbersome, while Expert Reviews said the smart interface was responsive once loaded but slow to start after standby.

From avforums.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: 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.
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats: None
Picture processing: 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.
Motion handling: 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.

Sizes

Sizes: 42, 50, 55″
Largest size: 55″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four HDMI inputs, one side and three bottom, with MHL on the side input; no HDMI 2.1 features.
Game features: Game and Graphics picture modes; no VRR.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Sony Entertainment Network
Processor: X-Reality PRO
Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Speaker detail: 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.
Casting: DLNA, screen mirroring, NFC One-Touch and Sony One-Flick Entertainment; Chromecast is not supported.
TV tuners: Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, plus analogue reception.
USB: Two side USB ports with media playback and USB HDD recording.
Ethernet: One rear Ethernet input.
Optical audio out: One rear optical digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: 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.
Stand: 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 box: 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.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
42″	KDL-42W829B	11.7 kg
50″	KDL-50W829B	14.8 kg
55″	KDL-55W829B	18 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Full HD picture with strong native contrast in reviews
Four HDMI inputs and built-in Wi-Fi
DVB-T2, cable and satellite tuners

Cons

3D performance drew mixed reviews
Smart interface can take time to start after standby

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
LGLE8900	42–55″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	NetCast	Jun 2010
LGLM660T	32–55″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	LG Smart TV	May 2012
SamsungLED C8000	40–55″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	Samsung Smart TV	2010

Sources

Photo: Exact KDL-50W829B front product render from Ceneo, with a blank screen and original white background.

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