Sony Z5100 Series - Compare Bravia Z5100 vs W5100 vs V5100 vs. S5100 & XBR9

Posted in (2008) Sony Z4100 Series, Sony KDL-Z5100 Series, Sony LCD

“Bravia KDLZ5100: The upper echelon of HDTV quality”

The Sony KDL-Z5100 series brings an extraordinary range of features packed into a slim and fashionable design. This 2009 model offers full HD 1080p resolution on a flat screen LCD panel with astounding picture quality courtesy of the Bravia Engine 3, which employs a series of enhanced algorithms to improve overall picture detail and optimize in concert with Motionflow 240Hz technology to create Sony’s highest level of motion realism.

Bravia widgets allow you to personalize your experience by resizing and fine-tuning widgets—small icons that can be accessed with the touch of a button to keep you up to date with news, weather, sports, and more. And, with Bravia Internet Video, you can take pleasure in one of the largest compilations of on-demand entertainment content, using your remote and a broadband connection to access online material such as videos or music from sources like YouTube, Amazon Video on Demand, and so much more from a continually growing list. Add to that a user-friendly, easy-to-use Eco Menu designed to cut down on energy consumption and you have one of the most stunning and feature-rich models of LCD HDTV’s on the market this year. Among massive technology and feature upgrades that make this a much better unit when compared vs the Z4100 series, this year also is available in more size with the Bravia KDL-52Z5100 measuring 52 inches, the Bravia KDL-46Z5100 measuring 46 inches and the Bravia KDL-40Z5100 measuring in at 40 inches; last years models were only available in 46″ and 40″ sizes with the KDL46Z4100 and KDL40Z4100 Bravia models respectively

Compare KDL40Z5100 vs KDL46Z5100 vs KDL52Z5100

Many shoppers have wondered what makes models like the 40Z5100, 46z5100 and the 52Z5100 different from one another. The answer is easy—only the size of their screens differ and there are no other major differences comparing them. The KDL40Z5100 has a screen size of 40-inches, the KDL46Z5100 a size of 46-inches while the KDL52Z5100 has a size of 52-inches. They all come with the same design, range of features, and level of connectivity.

• Sony Bravia KDL 52Z5100 = 52-inch LCD @ 66.4lbs (Read Full Specs Here)
• Sony Bravia KDL 46Z5100 = 46-inch LCD @ 52.9lbs (Read Full Specs Here)
• Sony Bravia KDL 40Z5100 = 40-inch LCD @ 43.3lbs (Read Full Specs Here)

Compare Z5100 vs W5100 vs V5100 and XBR9

There are a number of small differences between the Sony KDLXBR9, KDLZ5100, KDLW5100, KDLV5100 and KDLS5100 series and… the most significant differences between models have been listed below for your convenience.

Compare Sony Z5100 vs XBR9:

While both models are in the upper end of the Sony 2009 lineup, the Sony Bravia Z5100 lacks the same Live Color Creation technology and the same moniker designed for the Sony XBR9 LCD series. Live Color Creation technology creates more vibrant shades of color and is used in conjunction with the Bravia Engine 3.

Compare the Sony Z5100 vs W5100:

The Bravia W5100 Series is regularly sold for several hundred dollars less than models of equivalent size from the Z5100 series. As well, the Sony W5100 Series has 4 masked speakers in contrast to the 2 visible speakers of the Z5100. On the other hand, the W5100 series features a reduced refresh rate compared to the Z5100—120hz compared to 240hz, which provides faster, more realistic motion quality. Both models use the same CCFL backlighting system and Bravia Engine 3.

Compare the Sony Z5100 vs V5100:

The Bravia V5100 Series falls on the lower end of the Bravia 2009 spectrum. It lacks the same level of Internet features as the Z5100 and uses the less advanced Bravia Engine 2 in addition to having a reduced refresh rate of 120hz. However, it still features nearly the same range of picture adjusting controls and picture quality with a notably less expensive price tag.

Compare the Sony Z5100 vs S5100:

Even lower in price from the V5100 models, the Bravia S5100 Series has the same reduction of features as its V5100 brethren. However, it lacks Motionflow 120Hz technology and instead gets the standard 60Hz refresh rate, which leads to a small decrease in motion quality performance.