
(Just to be clear, when I say 2D TV, I am talking about the regular TVs that we have been watching for years.) Of course, if you are not interested in 3D, those expenses are not necessary, and the 55NX810 is a very well performing 2D HDTV. And you will need to purchase the 3D glasses separately, ($150 each). Neither TV comes packaged with a 3D emitter, (sold separately for $49), which is the device that communicates with the 3D glasses that you need to wear. If you cannot find such a deal, there will be added costs involved to become 3D ready. If 3D is important to you, then I would lean towards the direct-lit HX909.Īlso, over the holidays, Sony was offering a 3D starter kit as a promotion. I rate the 3D performance of the HX909 higher than that of the NX810.

Both the NX810 and HX909 are capable of playing back 3D content using active shutter 3D glasses. Now, before you start reaching for your credit card, there is one other major consideration, 3D. With a three inch larger screen and $900 in my pocket, those edge-lit blacks might seem a little deeper than before. With that said, at the time of this writing, the Sony Style store online was selling the 55" KDL-55NX810 for $2300, (down from an MSRP of $3500). And this is what I found with the HX909 over the NX810. The NX810 is an edge-lit LED.įrom my experience, direct-lit LED TVs tend to produce deeper blacks than edge-lits, which translates into better picture quality.
BEST 3D GLASSES FOR SONY BRAVIA TV FULL
The HX909 is a direct-lit, (or full array), LED LCD TV. When it comes to display technologies, the better comparison is the NX810 against the HX909 that I reviewed in November. Currently, with sales promotions, the 55" NX810 hits a great sweet spot at what is becoming my new favorite size. In the 60" size, the two models are similar in features, with the LX900 costing a little more.
BEST 3D GLASSES FOR SONY BRAVIA TV SERIES
If you are in the market for a Sony TV in the 55" or over size, then until the 2011 models enter the market later this spring, the BRAVIA NX810 series shares the top of the line with the LX900.
