At A Glance

Good-looking images, interesting multimedia features, and a huge selection of Internet-video offerings justify the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9’s $2000 price tag.

Manufacturer’s Description

Sony's full HD 1920 x 1080 progressive 52-inch KDL-52XBR9 televisions feature a wide color gamut cold cathode fluorescent light backlight providing a broader color palette. This results in on-screen images with more vibrant, ife-like colors.

The Specs

Display
Contrast ratio 100000:1
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 1080i
Display size 52.0 inches
Viewable size 52.0 inches
Display type LCD
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 240.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Composite
  • Composite (Input)
  • Front/Side Composite (Input)
HDMI
  • Front/Side HDMI (Input)
  • HDMI (Input) Input
Audio Input Audio - 1/8" Mini (3.5mm)(Input)
S-Video-In
  • Front/Side S-Video (Input)
  • S-Video (Input)
Available Interfaces
  • Component Video
  • Composite Video
  • Digital Optical
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI
  • RCA Digital Coax (S/PDIF)
  • S-Video
  • USB
  • VGA
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
Component Video Component (Input)
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met Energy Star
Dimensions
Width 49.75 inches
Depth 14.0 inches
Height 34.87 inches
Weight 66.1 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Very Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 3.9
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 3.3
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 3.1
Motion Rating Good
Motion Score 3.2
Power Usage
Green Rating Fair
Green score 65
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 166.8  watts