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Sony KDL-46HX800

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • surprisingly quick and painless
  • Sony picture quality is far superior
  • The speakers are fair and above average

Cons

  • Slow channel changes and menu
  • the video formats it will play is very limited
  • cosume much electricity

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 46 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 60 Hz
  • no
  • yes

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Sony KDL-46HX800 - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-46HX800

Pros

  • surprisingly quick and painless
  • Sony picture quality is far superior
  • The speakers are fair and above average
  • The mid-tones are decent and treble is good enough
  • pretty decent and lower than most Edge LED models
  • Build quality is good
  • Sony KDL40HX803 handled Side-by-Side signals wonderfully
  • movement solidly handled and a wide-ranging colour palette
  • the glasses are comfortable
  • excellent performance from HD sources and great looking SD images
  • the colours are vibrant and punchy

Cons

  • Slow channel changes and menu
  • the video formats it will play is very limited
  • cosume much electricity
  • the transmitter nor the glasses come bundled with the set
  • unnecessary power button on the back to complement the
  • entire picture dims and the menus take up the entire screen
  • tend to pop out at you
  • HX800 series lacks a dedicated menu for USB media
  • 3D performance
  • Sony implementation is worse than Sammy and Pana
  • Sony HX800 is disappointing

Sony KDL-46HX800 - Technical Overview

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

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Sony KDL-46HX800 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size46.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio1,000,000:1
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Viewing distance
Optimal73.0 in
Minimum55.0 in
Maximum115.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
USB 2.0 ports1
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
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Body without stand
Height25.83 in
Width42.72 in
Weight37.26 lb
Depth2.91 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height29.13 in
Width51.57 in
Depth7.17 in
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Tuner
Tuner typeDigital
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
File formats supportedMP3
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Bravia Internet Video
  • Netflix
  • YouTube
Smart Tvno
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology type
Autostereoscopic Display
Number of glasses pairs0
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothno
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Body with stand
Height27.09 in
Width42.72 in
Weight42.33 lb
Depth10.24 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes

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Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.4
Based on 15 reviews
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Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony Bravia KDL-46HX800 46-Inch LCD TV
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 22.12.2010
Sony Bravia KDL-46HX800 46-Inch LCD TV
2.0

Sony's HX800 series TVs are expensive, but the picture quality and surround sound are good enough that the prices aren't outrageous.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX800 3D LED television
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Good Gear Guide
Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX800 3D LED television
4.5

This LED TV supports 3D viewing and has excellent integrated IPTV features

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL-55HX800 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 31.08.2010
Sony KDL-55HX800 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
3.5

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony Bravia KDL-46HX800 46-Inch LCD TV
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Macworld
Published: 18.01.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-46HX800 46-Inch LCD TV
2.0

Sony's HX800 series TVs are expensive, but the picture quality and surround sound are good enough that the prices aren't outrageous.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony HX800 review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 05.08.2010
Sony HX800 review

HX800 is Sony’s first 3DTV. It’s a so-called 3D Ready flat panel TV which means that you will have to buy a separate 3D transmitter and 3D glasses. Sony HX800 also features

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL-55HX800 3D HDTV-First Impressions | HD Guru
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HD Guru
Published: 11.06.2010
Sony KDL-55HX800 3D HDTV-First Impressions | HD Guru

(June 11, 2010) Sony’s first production model “Full HD” 3D TVs arrived at Sony Style stores late this week. The HD Guru paid an extended visit to his local outlet to make an initial evaluation of its…

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL46HX800
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CNET
Published: 14.03.2011
Sony KDL46HX800

The Sony KDL46HX800 is an LCD television that enables viewers to watch 3D content with the addition of glasses and also features internet streaming.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX800 LED 46" Preview
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 18.07.2010
Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX800 LED 46" Preview

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX800 is a high definition basic television that has a few features that help it create a detailed picture.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony Bravia KDL46HX800
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 08.09.2021
Sony Bravia KDL46HX800

Sony Bravia KDL46HX800 (Full HD TV): 5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL-40HX803
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AVForums
Published: 08.03.2011
Sony KDL-40HX803
3.5

Mark Hodgkinson takes a look at Sony's entry-level 3D Ready LCD.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony Bravia KDL-40HX803
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Pocket-lint
Published: 23.09.2010
Sony Bravia KDL-40HX803
4.0

Our final impression on 3D from the HX803 is that the ad-hoc approach using conversion from 2D to 3D leaves a lot to be desired; watching content

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL40HX803 Review
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HDTV Test
Sony KDL40HX803 Review

We’ve had a look at 3D TV offerings from Panasonic and Samsung, but now it’s time for Sony’s entry-level 3D display to go under close examination. The Sony KDL40HX803 is an edge-lit LED LCD TV, ...

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL-40HX803 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 01.02.2011
Sony KDL-40HX803 review
4.0

An excellent 2D TV with an amazing internet portal, but 3D suffers from crosstalk.

Sony KDL-46HX800 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 23.07.2010
Home review
4.0

Yes, it's a 3D television, but it's certainly the best one we've seen to date and a class-leading performer in 2D too

Sony KDL-46HX800 Sony KDL-46HX800
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PCMag UK
Published: 21.11.2011
Sony KDL-46HX800

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