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Compare Sony KDL-46XBR9 vs KDL-46Z5100
The Z5100 series and the 46 inch KDL-46Z5100 are a high end model in the 2009 bravia lineup, and contain an almost identical feature set to the flagship XBR9 series and the KDL-46XBR9 with a few key differences that make the XBR9 stand out that extra little bit. Below are the key differences between the KDL-46XBR9 & KDL-46Z5100 to consider when you are comparing the two high end 46 inch offerings from the 2009 Bravia lineup:
- Picture Quality / Backlight difference -The Sony KDL46XBR9 uses ‘Wide color Gamut – Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp” backlighting tech for a marked advantage in picture quality over the slightly cheaper KDLXBR9 series.
- Live Color Creation - Alongside the WCG-CCFL backlighting, the 46XBR9’s live color creation tech allows it to achieve wider color reproduction for more realistic, vibrant and natural coloring. Advanced signal processing with new filters and more pure light help to achieve deeper colors for an overall more realistic and life-like image
- Sound Quality - The KDL-46Z5100 lacks a bit in the area of audio quality with the slightly more expensive XBR9 having tweeters added to the speakers
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Compare Sony KDL-46XBR9 vs KDL-46W5100
Sony’s W5100 series and the 46″ inch KDL-46W5100 are a middle of the pack option for those looking for an HDTV television this year from Sony, working hard to offer the most modern and future proof feature set while having a good mix of affordability. It offers many of the cool new 2009 technology while skipping out on some of the most advanced features to make it a bit more budget friendly for those shoppers that want great performance without an enormous price tag. Key differences when you compare Sony’s KDL-46XBR9 versus KDL-46W5100 LCD television models include:
- Backlight, Sound Quality & Live Color Creation already mentioned above
- 240Hz vs 120Hz Refresh rate - Probably the major difference between the Z and W series, the KDL-46W5100 lacks the 240Hz refresh rate found on the two higher end models, having instead 120Hz.
- Picture Quality - Again the W5100 loses a bit of picture quality with lower contrast ratio and black levels than the KDL46XBR9
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Compare Sony KDL-46XBR9 vs KDL-46V5100
The Bravia V5100 lineup and the KDL-46V5100 are part of Sony’s cheapest full 1080p capable 2009 Bravia televisions, and do a great job at offering consumer a solid all around entertainment hub that is quite affordable. It strips away lots of the features found on the more expensive W5100, Z5100 and XBR9 models, but is still a very solid HDTV with a price that is hard to pass up. The most notable differences to consider when you are comparing the KDL-46XBR9 vs KDL-46V5100 can be found in the list below:
- Backlight difference, picture quality decrease, 120Hz difference discussed above
- Lack of internet and media features - The major difference stepping down further from the W series, is the loss of internet content and widgets. The KDL-46V5100 removes all these internet enabled content and data features as well as many other multimedia functions found on the more expensive KDL-46XBR9, KDL-46Z5100 and KDL-46W5100 models.
- Bravia Engine 3 vs BE2 - The 46V5100 has the old BE2 where the above 3 other models all have the new and drastically improved BE3
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Compare Sony KDL-46XBR9 vs KDL-46S5100
The S5100 series and the KDL-46S5100 are part of Sony’s entry level 1080p televisions this year, offering consumers decent picture and audio performance at an awesome price. They are an easy choice for budget shoppers looking for a 1080p television, offering great features and performance well beyond televisions in its price class. Key differences when comparing the KDL-46XBR9 vs KDL-46S5100 include the following:
- BE, Picture Quality, Backlighting, Sound Quality, etc.. downgrades discussed above.
- 60Hz vs 120Hz refresh - The KDL46S5100 only has 60Hz refresh rate… down from 120Hz on the W and V series and way down from the 240Hz motion flow found on the Z and XBR9 series.
- Connectivity - With 3 HDMI ports where the others have 4 ports, as well as some other changes, the KDL46S5100 is the least capable in the connectivity department of the 2009 Bravia televisions.
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