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Sony KDL-46HX729

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User ratings:
12
3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
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Editorial reviews:
9
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4.5 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • solid and affordable screen
  • Motion clarity during video content was good
  • Scaling was good

Cons

  • the line goes flat for a short stretch
  • The interface is terrible and the speed is frequently an issue
  • the menu has become a bloated mess

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 46 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 240 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KDL-46HX729 - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-46HX729

Pros

  • solid and affordable screen
  • Motion clarity during video content was good
  • Scaling was good
  • Response time is also fairly consistent during dark and bright color shifts
  • picture quality is great and detailing is high
  • picture quality is fairly good and I enjoyed watching TV shows on
  • pictures are sharp and clean
  • The glasses are lighter and more well-balanced
  • Clean lines
  • an ever-diminishing bezel
  • the TV is good at this task

Cons

  • the line goes flat for a short stretch
  • The interface is terrible and the speed is frequently an issue
  • the menu has become a bloated mess
  • persistent screen flicker caused us eyestrain after a few minutes
  • navigating is slow and tedious
  • the [Motionflow] system is turned Off
  • there is no advanced colour controls on the KDL40HX723BU
  • lacks the LED local dimming function
  • Blue is a little bit desaturated
  • Sony KDL40HX723 can only shut off columns on the panel
  • no 3D glasses are included

Sony KDL-46HX729 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
46 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
240 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Sony KDL-46HX729 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size46.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
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Viewing distance
Optimal73.0 in
Minimum55.0 in
Maximum115.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
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Body without stand
Height25.98 in
Width42.44 in
Weight31.75 lb
Depth1.65 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height32.44 in
Width46.22 in
Weight50.71 lb
Depth5.35 in
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Bravia Internet Video
  • Internet TV
  • Skype
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
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Body with stand
Height27.17 in
Width42.44 in
Weight41.45 lb
Depth10.24 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Video
File formats supportedMPEG
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p

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Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.5
Based on 9 reviews
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Sony KDL-46HX729 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 13.03.2012
Home review
4.0

A super-smart TV, with active 3D, but let down by lacklustre colour

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony KDL-40HX723 review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 12.12.2011
Sony KDL-40HX723 review

Mid-range marvel Sony continues its 3D resurrection with its latest 40in TV, says John Archer Sony’s EX723 series turned out to be some of the worst 3D performers we’ve seen, but subsequent 3D models have upped the brand’s game. On paper at least, this set looks equipped to do the business. It carries MotionFlow XR 400 processing; a system that combines the detail boosting, noise-reducing qualities of Sony’s new X-Reality picture engine with a 400Hz effect to hopefully kick crosstalk into touch.

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony HX729 / HX720 review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 25.11.2011
Sony HX729 / HX720 review

Sony HX729 (HX720 in Europe) is a slim Edge LED based TV with all of Sony’s key features, including 3D, Bravia Internet Video, the X-Reality Pro engine

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 LED LCD 3D HDTV Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 27.06.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 LED LCD 3D HDTV Review

The Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 is not recommended for avid 3D fans.

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony KDL-40HX723
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Pocket-lint
Published: 14.11.2011
Sony KDL-40HX723
4.5

The current stand-out screen in Sony’s 2011 range, the KDL-40HX723 combines elegant design and class-leading IPTV services, with superior high-def

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony Bravia KDL-40HX723 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 23.01.2012
Sony Bravia KDL-40HX723 review
5.0

It's expensive, but this is a fantastic LCD all-rounder that has all the features we would expect and excellent image quality

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony KDL-40HX723 3D LED LCD TV Review
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HDTV Test
Sony KDL-40HX723 3D LED LCD TV Review

The Sony KDL-40HX723 is the only HDTV we've reviewed this year that can deliver full HD 3D & judder-free motion at all times. Recommended.

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony KDL-40HX723
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.07.2011
Sony KDL-40HX723
4.5

Sony is on a mission to resurrect its 3D credentials with this mid-to-high-end 40in TV.

Sony KDL-46HX729 Sony KDL46HX729 Review; Bravia LCD LED TV, 3D, 480Hz, X-Reality PRO Engine KDL-46HX729
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Sony KDL46HX729 Review; Bravia LCD LED TV, 3D, 480Hz, X-Reality PRO Engine KDL-46HX729

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