In the 32′ variety, Sony has made an absolute gem, which is tough to beat. Yet Samsung has launched its own ace and has won many hearts due to key features. Both are framed in black. Here is a comparison.

Both TVs are almost similarly heavy (or light) and come with wall mounts. But the Samsung version is thinner, giving it a sleeker look.

Resolution does not give much scope for comparison. Sony’s 32″ version has 1080p. That may be too much of pixels if viewed closely. From safe distance, the view is quite real. Samsung’s 32″ does have only 720p resolution. For the record, the higher the resolution, the higher is the clarity of a TV.

Specifications: This is a full-HD LCD HDTV model that can display videos at a 1920 x 1080 resolution (1080p). The Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR9 has a 52-inch LCD TFT screen. Underneath the screen, there are 2 hidden speakers that produce a total of 20 watts in audio power. There are also some pretty cool audio features such as auto volume adjustment and voice zoom. This model comes with an array of standard connectors including 4 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. Unlike many other LCD HDTVs, most of the connectors are located on the side of the device, giving them easier access when connecting to other devices.

The 46″ Sony Bravia KDL-46V2500 LCD HDTV is a great set just like the smaller 40″ 40V2500. The picture is excellent out of the box but some recommend turning off the vivid setting and set it to neutral and then tweak the HDTV to perfection. The colors are incredible and breathtaking. Playing video games with the Xbox 360 or PS3 is beautiful and watching Blu-Ray movies in 1080p is just jaw dropping. There is a reason why Sonys cost more and the difference in quality is worth the difference in price.