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Sony KDL-52XBR4

Sony KDL-52XBR4
alaScore 86

352 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 352 reviews of Sony KDL-52XBR4. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KDL-52XBR4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony KDL-52XBR4

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 316 user reviews of Sony KDL-52XBR4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Robert Heron (pcmag.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4

 

No flat-panel LCD manufacturer does color better than Sony. By "doing color" I mean accurately displaying hues the way they are meant to be seen as defined by the HD spec. The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 ($3,799.99 list) continues this tradition of accurate...

Excellent HD color when using "movie" picture preset. Superb contrast. 120-Hz display technology makes movies look great

Default processing exaggerates video noise. Standard processing also degrades detection of 24p material. Image smearing increases when noise reduction is activated ; Watch the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 Video Review

As long as you stick with its movie or custom picture presets, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 delivers an impressively accurate HD picture that will make a handsome addition to your home theater.

May, 2008

Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 LCD HDTV

 

Sony's premium TV earns a stellar score for high-definition performance and wins additional points for design.

Very good performance scores ; Rich, full-sounding speakers

Picture-in-picture with PC plus TV only ; Relatively wide bezel

The Sony HDTV's backlit remote lets you nimbly navigate through different settings menus. The remote can use programmable codes found in the manual to control a DVD player or other source

Feb, 2008

Expert review by : Roy Santos (pcworld.com)

Sony Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4

 

The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 HDTV has a distinctive and attractive cabinet design to match its strong performance. This 52-inch LCD set posted the highest overall image-quality score in its size category.

Very good performance scores ; Rich, full-sounding speakers

Picture-in-picture with PC plus TV only ; Relatively wide bezel

Sony's premium TV earns a stellar score for high-definition performance and also gets points for design.

Feb, 2008

Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD HDTV

 

Everything but the secret sauce. Sony has gone LCD in a big way. The company dropped its rear-projection sets last fall, and it's been years since a plasma display sported a Sony badge. At its 2008 line show in February, the company announced 17 new sets.

May, 2008

Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD HDTV

 

Sony has gone LCD in a big way. The company dropped its rear-projection sets last fall, and it's been years since a plasma display sported a Sony badge. At its 2008 line show in February, the company announced 17 new sets. When they're all in stores...

May, 2008

Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD HDTV

 

Sony has gone LCD in a big way. The company dropped its rear-projection sets last fall, and it's been years since a plasma display sported a Sony badge. At its 2008 line show in February, the company announced 17 new sets. When they're all in stores...

Take a look, evaluate the alternatives, and you just might like what you see in the KDL-52XBR4.

May, 2008

Expert review by : Scott Wilkinson (ultimateavmag.com)

UltimateAVmag.com: Sony KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV

 

The Sony XBR4 series of LCD TVs is very well-regarded among reviewers and consumers alike. I've had the opportunity to closely examine the 46-inch member of this line, and I found it to be a stellar performer in most respects, as did Tom Norton in his...

Razor-sharp detail on HD content, Gorgeous colors, Good shadow detail, capable

Elevated black level on most real-world content, Menu system could be better organized, 120Hz frame interpolation not the best I've seen, Standard-def content looked a bit softer than I've seen on other HDTVs

Overall, I found the KDL-52XBR4 to be an excellent LCD TV. Detail is super-crisp (at least on HD content), color is right on the money, and shadow detail is better than most. Other than a slightly soft picture with standard-def material, my only real...

Apr, 2008

Expert review by : Scott Wilkinson (hometheater.com)

Sony KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV

 

FeaturesMany people ask me about the difference between the XBR4 and XBR5 lines. They are basically identical, with just four minor variations. The XBR5 has a fixed gloss-black bezel, while the XBR4's silver-gray bezel can be replaced with other colors...

Apr, 2008

Expert review by : Scott Wilkinson (soundandvision.com)

Sony KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV

 

The Sony XBR4 series of LCD TVs is very well-regarded among reviewers and consumers alike. I've had the opportunity to closely examine the 46-inch member of this line, and I found it to be a stellar performer in most respects, as did Tom Norton in his...

Apr, 2008

Expert review by (productwiki.com)

Sony KDL-52XBR4

 

The KDL-52XBR4 is a 52" LCD based television with a 1080p native resolution. The XBR4 line is part of the 2007 lineup of Sony's LCD based HDTVs, and is successor to the XBR2 series. Within Sony's lineup the XBR4's are at the highest end, above the...

Sep, 2007
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