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Compare Sony KDL-46W5100 vs KDL-46S5100
The Sony KDL-46S5100 series serves as an entry-level model into the 2009 Bravia series, with minimal features compared to its more advanced brethren. Though lacking in many of the same features, the S5100 series maintains solid picture and audio quality at a significantly reduced price compared to other LCD of comparable size. Below is a list of differences between models:
- Picture Quality / Contrast Ratio - A system’s contrast ratio refers to the diversity in colors between both the brightest and darkest color it can produce, with a higher ratio resulting in superior overall image quality. The KDL-46S5100 has a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 30000:1 while the KDL-46W5100 has a notably higher ratio of 100000:1.
- Motionflow Technology - Motionflow technology reproduces crisp, picture perfect quality in fast-paced action scenes. The KDL-46W5100 provides a smooth 120hz refresh rate compared to the KDL-46S5100 which offers 60hz.
- Level of Connectivity - Sony’s KDL-46W5100 offers an impressive level of connectivity with HDMI four ports alongside USB connectivity for photo viewing and mp3 players. The KDL-46S5100 has only three ports and does not feature USB connectivity.
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Compare Sony KDL-46W5100 vs KDL-46V5100
The KDL-46V5100 features several improvements over the previous S5100 series at only a small increase in price. It is the next step up in LCD HDTV technology. Below is a list of features separating the V5100 and W5100:
- Internet and Media Features - Internet and media features set KDL-46W5100 apart from the lesser KDL-46V5100 and KDL-46S5100. With the W5100, using a remote and a broadband connection, customers will have access to a host of premium online content such as movies or streaming video content from a constantly expanding list. Additionally, Bravia Internet Widgets allow you to resize and adjust widgets on your screen to stay up to date on sports, weather, news and more.
- Bravia Engine Technology - The Bravia Engine 2 used in the KDL-46S5100 and KDL-46V5100 loses to the KDL-46W5100 and its improved Bravia Engine 3 which offers improved image detail.
- Picture Modes - The KDL-46W5100 features added picture modes for greater customization, including: sports, game, graphics, photo-vivid, photo-standard, photo-custom, and photo-original.
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Compare Sony KDL-46W5100 vs KDL-46Z5100
The Sony KDL-46Z5100 enters into the upper ranks of 2009 LCD technology with marked improvements in performance over its lower-tier counterparts. Below is a list of differences between the Z5100 and W5100 to help you determine which level of features best suits your needs:
- Speaker Configuration - The KDL-46W5100 uses four invisible speakers with accompanying tweeters, while the KDL-46Z5100 has two direct speakers.
- Panel Bits - The KDL-46Z5100 provides greater screen resolution with an improved 10-bit panel rate over the KDL-46W5100 with its 8-bit panel rate.
- Full Motionflow Refreshing - Motionflow technology reaches its peak of performance with a 240hz refresh rate found only in the KDL-46Z5100 and models of a higher standing.
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Compare Sony KDL-46W5100 vs KDL-46XBR9
The KDL-46XBR9 model is in a league of its own with technology reserved for its use and absent in lower models. The XBR9 model may come at a higher price than the mid-range W5100 series, but the difference in quality is as clear as night and day. Below is a list of differences between models:
- Motionflow and panel-bits discussed above.
- Backlighting System - Where the KDL-46W5100 and similar models employ a CCFL backlighting system, the KDL-46XBR9 uses a WCG-CCFL backlighting system for a wider color gamut.
- Live Color Creation - Live Color Creation technology works with a series of advanced algorithms to produce deeper shades of color and more pronounced contrast levels resulting in vibrant, life like images on a level like never before.
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