Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50")

859 reviews

Jan, 2015

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 859 reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50"). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other TVs for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the color and usability. The sound and design are also appreciated. There are mixed reviews on the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50") from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the remote control and usability. The image quality and connectivity are also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the product: Sony KDL-46X3500 - 46'' Widescreen Bravia 1080P Full HD LCD TV - With Freeview

Jan, 2015

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 725 user reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 Series LCD TV (32",40",42",50") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other TVs on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and sound. The price and design also get good comments, but many are less positive about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-46XBR2 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV • Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-40XBR2 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV • Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-46XBR2 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Jan, 2015

Expert review by: CNET (cnet.com)

Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR2

Although the picture quality of the stylish, expensive Sony KDL-52XBR2 falls short against like-size plasmas, it's still one of the best-performing LCDs we've tested.

The Sony KDL-52XBR2 flat-panel LCD TV has a unique design with a glass border around the screen; interchangeable bezel color; accurate primary colors and color decoding; clean image with little false contouring; excellent connectivity with three HDMI...

Expensive; reproduces lighter blacks than like-size plasmas; subpar standard-definition processing

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by: PC Magazine (pcmag.com)

Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2

Excellent image contrast. Superb color quality. Stylish design with customizable features

Lackluster standard definition video processing. Useless EPG. Decreased color saturation at relatively acute viewing angles

The Sony KDL-40XBR2 exceeds its predecessor in almost every way—more pixels, more digital video inputs, and a lower price—though its treatment of standard-definition video leaves room for improvement.

May, 2008

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Expert review by: (hdtvuniverse.com)

Sony KDL-40XBR2 Review – 40-inch LCD TV

cool!

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by: Chris Boylan (bigpicturebigsound.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR2

In that other format war, LCD flat panel technology has been making great strides in its attempt to match plasma in picture quality. Is this the year that LCD catches up?

There is a lot to like about the Sony KDL-46XBR2. Spot-on color temperature and realistic color reproduction when calibrated. Plus that mouth-watering detail -- 2 million pixels of it. It really can look breathtaking on certain high definition...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by: Adrienne Maxwell (hometheater.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR2 LCD HDTV

For this price, you should expect 1080p resolution, and you get it. The Sony KDL-46XBR2 also has a larger screen, jumping from 42 to 46 inches—which makes more of a difference than you might think. At least for me, the 46-inch mark is the point at...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by: Adrienne Maxwell (hometheatermag.com)

Sony KDL-46XBR2 LCD HDTV

For this price, you should expect 1080p resolution, and you get it. The Sony KDL-46XBR2 also has a larger screen, jumping from 42 to 46 inches-which makes more of a difference than you might think. At least for me, the 46-inch mark is the point at...

The KDL-46XBR2 isn't meant for the average consumer who wants a plug-and-play living-room TV on which to watch a lot of standard-definition sources. Clearly, Sony intends for this HDTV to be the anchor of a high-end home theater system sporting the...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by: Al Griffin (soundandvisionmag.com)

Test Bench: Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 40-inch LCD HDTV

Color points were reasonably accurate. Overscan - the amount of picture area "hidden" behind the edges of the TV's screen - measured 0% for both the HDMI and component-video inputs with the Full Pixel modes active, while the set's other overscan...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by: Ultimate AV Staff (hometheater.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR2 Flat Panel: First Look

The Pearl wasn't the only significant product introduction from Sony at CEDIA 2006. Sony introduced a big, 52" BRAVIA LCD flat panel with full-on 1080p resolution. As with the 46" BRAVIA LCD we recently reviewed (and dug) this one is loaded with...

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by: Shane Buettner (hometheatermag.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR2 LCD: Coming Attraction

The introduction of this big LCD panel at CEDIA 2006 was overshadowed somewhat by Sony's introduction of the Pearl SXRD projector, but we're going to fix that right here and now. LCD is where Sony butters its flat panel bread, and this one is loaded....

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by: Shane Buettner (hometheater.com)