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

768 reviews

Aug, 2014

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Design (207)
Sound (165)
Usability (67)
Color (51)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 768 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the color and usability are generally positive. The sound and design also get good comments, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the value for money.

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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 82/100 = 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 analysed 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.

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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

Aug, 2014

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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 635 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 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other TVs on Amazon.com.

image quality, value for money, design, sound, usability

85% 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-V32XBR2 32-Inch LCD HDTV

Aug, 2014

Expert review by: Robert Heron (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 waymore pixels, more digital video inputs, and a lower pricethough its treatment of standard-definition video leaves room for improvement.

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by: (hdtvuniverse.com)

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

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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)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46XBR2 LCD

Features We Miss: This set could drop a few features and we still wouldn't have anything to complain about!

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by: Shane Buettner (hometheatermag.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46XBR2 LCD

Features We Miss: This set could drop a few features and we still wouldn't have anything to complain about!

At A Glance: I spite of earlier dabbling with plasmas, Sony has stuck with LCDs as its flat panel technology of choice and that philosophy seems to be paying dividends now. The only plasma on the market with full 1080p resolution is a 50" unit that...

Sep, 2006

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