The Sony Bravia KDL55HX820: A Topnotch 55-inch 3D LED HDTV

There are reasons why some HDTVs are at the higher end of the price scale and that is mostly due to an endless amount of features, which is exactly what the Sony Bravia KDL55HX820 is offering. This features list includes full HD 1080p stereoscopic 3D support using energy saving LED technology and a whole bunch of other features.

Design

While the Sony Bravia KDL55HX820 looks normal enough from afar, a closer look will reveal that it has an elegant Corning Gorilla Glass cover which makes this HDTV look good while improving image quality and durability. However, when combined with the 55” LCD screen it does make it rather heavy. Fortunately it can be wall-mounted with ease. Despite the weight, the KDL55HX820 is surprisingly thin, no doubt thanks to the edge-lit LED backlight technology. In short, this HDTV looks great and should fit very well in any high-end living room.

Features and Specifications

Practically everything about the Sony Bravia KDL55HX820 screams high-end, even the video technology. On top of utilizing the higher-end X-Reality PRO Engine for video processing this HDTV also packs in Sony's MotionFlow XR 480 for smoother motion. There are also a whole slew of sensors such as the Intelligent Presence Sensor which will turn on the HDTV when it detects people in the room and warn your kids that they are sitting too close to the screen.

The LightSensor does automatic dimming and back-light settings depending on the lighting conditions of the room along with Bravia Sync so you can sync with other compatible Sony devices. The 55” screen offers full HD 1080p quality images and video for both normal viewing and stereoscopic 3D along with Wi-Fi support and Sony's Bravia Internet Video and Widgets so you can check Facebook and even Skype with your friends.

Specification-wise the Sony Bravia KDL55HX820 maxes things out with four HDMI ports, one component video port, two composite video ports, two USB ports, one D-SUB port for PC connectivity, one mini port, one Ethernet port and a lot of audio connections.

Performance

Generally, topnotch model HDTVs like the Sony Bravia KDL55HX820 do not disappoint and this truly is so with this HDTV. Far from it, it impresses with each and every feature with brilliant image and video quality and truly excellent full HD 1080p stereoscopic 3D. Thanks to all the connections it is safe to say that you can attach everything and anything including your Blu-ray player, High-end Gaming rig, Gaming console, sound system and anything else that might hit your fancy. The larger screen size and resolution will require a much larger viewing area though, so small apartment living rooms are out of the question for this HDTV. The Energy saving features are equally impressive and should make sure that your electricity bill stays slim and trim despite long-time use.

Conclusion

Overall, the Sony Bravia KDL55HX820 is what you would get for the higher-end market user or family looking for something that has everything. Granted, you may have to get extra 3D glasses for everyone to enjoy the stereoscopic 3D effect but this HDTV should let you enjoy practically every high-tech viewing technology currently available on the market.