TV & Home Theater

[jorial79]

Samsung LN46A950 VS Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8

I see a difference in LED lighting. The Sony has three colors as the Samsung just uses white. Does anyone know why the Samsung seems to be more popular? Which is the better tv?

Review comparison

[SlappyMcgee]

From what I have heard and read.  Samsung Panels are just spectacular at producing whiter whites and blacker blacks.  When it comes down to comparing these 2 models that are so close to each other in terms of company competition.  Best thing you can do is see them in person

My vote goes to Samsung BTW

[jorial79]

I did see the samsung and I was blown away. I can get them both for about $2,300 so they would be the same price. I haven't seen the sony but a cnet review said the sony beat the samsung. Here is what sony says. http://ws.sel.sony.com/PIPWebServices/RetrievePublicAsset/StepID/SEL-asset-129847

[Vashie]

Between them honestly, the difference is probably to minimal for a normal user to notice.  The choice will come down to, which looks better ascetically, which brand are you more comfortable with, which draws less power, etc.  I've personally seen both calibrated and i cannot tell a HUGE difference, the sony had a bit better clarity in darker scenes (not by much), but the samsung appeared a bit more vivid and accurate in colors (not by much).