If you are looking to buy a new LED TV, you might find it difficult to choose among the various models that are available on the markets today. This may be especially difficult when it comes to choosing between the top two players – Sony Bravia and Samsung TVs. It is easy to get confused, because all newer television models are loaded with options and are features-rich. In this review we will compare Sony Bravia KDL46ex720 vs Samsung UN46D6000. The UN46D6000 TV belongs to the 6000 Series of Samsung high definition TVs. So let us shed some light on what would could be a better buy in this case, presenting you the important points, and letting you decide on your own.
Size
Both models are 46-Inch LED TVs. Sony’s dimensions are 42 1/2 x 26 x 1 11/16 Inches, whereas Samsung’s 42.9 x 25.9 x 1.2 inches -practically identical. The weight of both of them is also very similar.
Full HD 1080p
Both TVs are fully capable of delivering HD picture. This means that they can give you a Full 1090P/120hz resolution (1920 times 1080 pixels). If you have been used to your old CRT model with low screen resolution, either of these televisions will be a huge step forward.
Refreshing Rate
Samsung has an Auto Motion Plus feature of 120Hz with clear motion rate. This can be compared to Sony’s XR 240 Motionflow technology. However, note that in the latter case, 240Hz is achieved by using software improvements, and that the native frequency of the Sony 46ex720 model is also 120Hz.
Picture Quality
Both televisions are great in terms of picture quality, provided that you are not an overly concerned TV freak. In the case of this Sony model, some may complain that there is too much back-light bleed (apparent in a dark room) and local dimming for the edge led lighting. This can be a problem with some TVs with Edge LED back light. It appears that Samsung D6600 model does not have this problem, so this feature can make a difference when we speak about the TV’s black levels and screen uniformity.
3D
Sony KDL46ex720 TV is a fully functional 3D TV. It is a model from 2011, unlike Samsung UN46D6000 which is a version from 2010. The 6 Series of 2010 did not include 3D features. In contrast, the newer model “6100″ from 2011 (for example UE46D6100SKXXU) does have 3D.
Smart functionality
Samsung UN46D6000 includes enhanced Smart functionality, such as the Search All and Your Video. No Web browser and no Skype, though. Sony KDL46ex720, on the other hand, does have Skype capabilities.
Sony KDL46ex720 or Samsung UN46D6000 – Final Thoughts
Both a great in our opinion. Samsung D6000 seems to have somewhat clearer picture, but this is not something that can make a huge difference. We slightly prefer this Sony Bravia model, due to the inbuilt 3D and Skype capabilities, but this choice reflects our own preferences.
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