Sony bravia XBR 4 and 5

wahbert · 01-23-2008, 10:15 PM

Ive looked around, what are the differences between the 40" XBR 3, XBR 4 and the 40" XBR 5?
- wahbert

pappylap · 01-24-2008, 12:28 AM

Ran a comparison on the 46" models. Only difference between 4s and 5s is flat black bezel available on the 5s and 18 month manufactures warranty instead of 12...

XBR3
Screen Size 46"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Comb Filter Type 3D Digital
Picture In Picture No
120Hz Refresh Rate ---
Compatibility
1080p Compatible Conversion
Direct Input

1080i Compatible Yes
720p Compatible Yes
Built-in HD Tuner Yes
QAM Tuner Yes
CableCard Compatible No
General
Remote Multibrand
Illuminated Remote No
V-Chip Yes
Audio Output Power 11 watts x 2
Surround Modes SRS TruSurround XT
Wall Mountable Yes
Wall Bracket Included No
Parts Warranty 18 Months
Labor Warranty 18 Months
Type of Warranty Service In-home
Power Consumption
Power On (Manufacturer) Not Given
Standby (Manufacturer) Not Given
Power On (Crutchfield-tested) Not Given
Standby (Crutchfield-tested) Not Given
Estimated Cost per Month (Crutchfield-tested) Not Given
Dimensions
Panel Width (inches) 49-5/8
Panel Height (inches) 28-7/8
Panel Depth (inches) 5
Width with Stand (inches) 49-5/8
Height with Stand (inches) 31-3/8
Depth with Stand (inches) 12-5/8
Footprint Width (inches) 19-5/8
Footprint Depth (inches) 12-5/8
Weight 79.4 lbs
Digital Inputs & Outputs
HDMI Inputs 2 Rear
1 Side

DVI Inputs None
IEEE 1394 Inputs None
PC Input Rear

Digital Audio Outputs Optical Digital

Digital Media Inputs None
Analog Inputs
RF Inputs 2
Front Panel Composite Inputs None
Front Panel S-Video Inputs None
Front Panel Component Video Inputs None
Front Panel Audio Inputs None
Side Panel Composite Inputs 1
Side Panel S-Video Inputs None
Side Panel Component Video Inputs None
Side Panel Audio Inputs 1
Rear Composite Video Inputs 2
Rear S-Video Inputs 1
Rear Component Video Inputs 2
Rear Panel Audio Inputs 5
Total Video Inputs 8

XBR4
Screen Type LCD
Screen Size 46"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Comb Filter Type 3D Digital
Picture In Picture 1 Tuner
120Hz Refresh Rate Yes
Compatibility
1080p Compatible Conversion
Direct Input

1080i Compatible Yes
720p Compatible Yes
Built-in HD Tuner Yes
QAM Tuner Yes
CableCard Compatible No
General
Remote Multibrand
Illuminated Remote Yes
V-Chip Yes
Audio Output Power 11 watts x 2
Surround Modes S-Force
Wall Mountable Yes
Wall Bracket Included No
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Type of Warranty Service In-home
Power Consumption
Power On (Manufacturer) 235 in use watts
Standby (Manufacturer) 0.40 watts
Power On (Crutchfield-tested) 159.32 watts
Standby (Crutchfield-tested) 0.07 watts
Estimated Cost per Month (Crutchfield-tested) $2.91
Dimensions
Panel Width (inches) 49-3/4
Panel Height (inches) 28-7/8
Panel Depth (inches) 4-7/8
Width with Stand (inches) 49-3/4
Height with Stand (inches) 31-1/4
Depth with Stand (inches) 12-3/4
Footprint Width (inches) 19-1/4
Footprint Depth (inches) 12-3/4
Weight 84 lbs
Digital Inputs & Outputs
HDMI Inputs 2 Rear
1 Side

DVI Inputs None
IEEE 1394 Inputs None
PC Input Rear

Digital Audio Outputs Optical Digital

Digital Media Inputs None
Analog Inputs
RF Inputs 1
Front Panel Composite Inputs None
Front Panel S-Video Inputs None
Front Panel Component Video Inputs None
Front Panel Audio Inputs None
Side Panel Composite Inputs 1
Side Panel S-Video Inputs None
Side Panel Component Video Inputs None
Side Panel Audio Inputs 1
Rear Composite Video Inputs 2
Rear S-Video Inputs 1
Rear Component Video Inputs 2
Rear Panel Audio Inputs 6
Total Video Inputs 8

XBR5
Screen Type LCD
Screen Size 46"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Comb Filter Type 3D Digital
Picture In Picture 1 Tuner
120Hz Refresh Rate Yes
Compatibility
1080p Compatible Conversion
Direct Input

1080i Compatible Yes
720p Compatible Yes
Built-in HD Tuner Yes
QAM Tuner Yes
CableCard Compatible No
General
Remote Multibrand
Illuminated Remote Yes
V-Chip Yes
Audio Output Power 11 watts x 2
Surround Modes S-Force
Wall Mountable Yes
Wall Bracket Included No
Parts Warranty 18 Months
Labor Warranty 18 Months
Type of Warranty Service In-home
Power Consumption
Power On (Manufacturer) 235 in use watts
Standby (Manufacturer) 0.40 watts
Power On (Crutchfield-tested) 295.44 watts
Standby (Crutchfield-tested) 0.33 watts
Estimated Cost per Month (Crutchfield-tested) $5.41
Dimensions
Panel Width (inches) 49-3/4
Panel Height (inches) 28-7/8
Panel Depth (inches) 4-7/8
Width with Stand (inches) 49-3/4
Height with Stand (inches) 31-1/4
Depth with Stand (inches) 12-5/8
Footprint Width (inches) 19-5/8
Footprint Depth (inches) 12-5/8
Weight 84 lbs
Digital Inputs & Outputs
HDMI Inputs 2 Rear
1 Side

DVI Inputs None
IEEE 1394 Inputs None
PC Input Rear

Digital Audio Outputs Optical Digital

Digital Media Inputs None
Analog Inputs
RF Inputs 1
Front Panel Composite Inputs None
Front Panel S-Video Inputs None
Front Panel Component Video Inputs None
Front Panel Audio Inputs None
Side Panel Composite Inputs 1
Side Panel S-Video Inputs None
Side Panel Component Video Inputs None
Side Panel Audio Inputs 1
Rear Composite Video Inputs 2
Rear S-Video Inputs 1
Rear Component Video Inputs 2
Rear Panel Audio Inputs 6
Total Video Inputs 8

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Codes20 · 01-24-2008, 07:58 AM

RS-232 port, 18 month warranty, PIP, and gloss black bezel.

For most people, not worth the extra money. It's the same panel and same internals.

scottbrown77 · 01-24-2008, 08:17 AM

Don't buy the xbr3. It is 1.5 month old technology. They came out in Aug. 2006. The xbr4+5s came out in Aug. 2007. I have a 40"xbr4 and it is a great tv with an amazing picture. It has PIP and P&P. I use th P&P which is two pictures beside each other. Good picture in HD and SD. You just have to calibrate the factory settings. You can get them off the .
You can wait until Aug. for the new TVs. I got mine in Oct. when the price had dropped about $500 off the original price.

Jim Bob Jones · 01-24-2008, 10:52 AM

Don't disregard the XBR 3 simply because it is an older model. If you can get a good price, it would be a good value.

ActionPoint · 01-24-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottbrown77

Don't buy the xbr3. It is 1.5 month old technology. They came out in Aug. 2006. The xbr4+5s came out in Aug. 2007. I have a 40"xbr4 and it is a great tv with an amazing picture. It has PIP and P&P. I use th P&P which is two pictures beside each other. Good picture in HD and SD. You just have to calibrate the factory settings. You can get them off the .
You can wait until Aug. for the new TVs. I got mine in Oct. when the price had dropped about $500 off the original price.

The XBR3 is a damn nice set. The pq is every bit as pleasing to the eye as the 4's or 5's is.

wahbert · 01-24-2008, 01:07 PM

hey everyone i really appreciate all your help, I was just at a high end theater shop and he had a 40" xbr on display and says he hates it, it was either the 4 or the 5. He told me i can take it for $1800. Its in perfect condition on account hes only been open for 2 months and nobody ever goes in there

-wahbert

Jim Bob Jones · 01-25-2008, 06:41 AM

First make certain you will get the full USA manufacturer's warranry then grab that baby!!!!!!!

randys1 · 01-25-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahbert

and says he hates it,
-wahbert

i sure am curious why an owner of a high end shop would say that, surely you asked him why, what did he say?

borromini · 01-25-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahbert

...I was just at a high end theater shop and he had a 40" xbr on display and says he hates it...Its in perfect condition on account hes only been open for 2 months and nobody ever goes in there...

With that kind of advice...it's no wonder why no one ever goes in there.

wahbert · 01-25-2008, 10:33 PM

its an xbr 3 i found out, i guess maybe i blew it out of proportion when i said he hates it, he just wants the older version out. He doesnt really like the xbr 3 i guess, hes putting a 52 inch samsung LCD in there and a new 65 inch Panasonic pro plasma

-wahbert

01-23-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
wahbert sweet fancy moses! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52	Sony bravia XBR 4 and 5 Ive looked around, what are the differences between the 40" XBR 3, XBR 4 and the 40" XBR 5? - wahbert __________________ Samsung HL-T5076s 50" DLP 1080p Sony PS3 40GB Blu Ray- 15 I knew a man once who said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

01-24-2008, 12:28 AM	#2
pappylap Poopmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Way over Yonder Age: 4 Posts: 2,866	Ran a comparison on the 46" models. Only difference between 4s and 5s is flat black bezel available on the 5s and 18 month manufactures warranty instead of 12... XBR3 Screen Size 46" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Comb Filter Type 3D Digital Picture In Picture No 120Hz Refresh Rate --- Compatibility 1080p Compatible Conversion Direct Input 1080i Compatible Yes 720p Compatible Yes Built-in HD Tuner Yes QAM Tuner Yes CableCard Compatible No General Remote Multibrand Illuminated Remote No V-Chip Yes Audio Output Power 11 watts x 2 Surround Modes SRS TruSurround XT Wall Mountable Yes Wall Bracket Included No Parts Warranty 18 Months Labor Warranty 18 Months Type of Warranty Service In-home Power Consumption Power On (Manufacturer) Not Given Standby (Manufacturer) Not Given Power On (Crutchfield-tested) Not Given Standby (Crutchfield-tested) Not Given Estimated Cost per Month (Crutchfield-tested) Not Given Dimensions Panel Width (inches) 49-5/8 Panel Height (inches) 28-7/8 Panel Depth (inches) 5 Width with Stand (inches) 49-5/8 Height with Stand (inches) 31-3/8 Depth with Stand (inches) 12-5/8 Footprint Width (inches) 19-5/8 Footprint Depth (inches) 12-5/8 Weight 79.4 lbs Digital Inputs & Outputs HDMI Inputs 2 Rear 1 Side DVI Inputs None IEEE 1394 Inputs None PC Input Rear Digital Audio Outputs Optical Digital Digital Media Inputs None Analog Inputs RF Inputs 2 Front Panel Composite Inputs None Front Panel S-Video Inputs None Front Panel Component Video Inputs None Front Panel Audio Inputs None Side Panel Composite Inputs 1 Side Panel S-Video Inputs None Side Panel Component Video Inputs None Side Panel Audio Inputs 1 Rear Composite Video Inputs 2 Rear S-Video Inputs 1 Rear Component Video Inputs 2 Rear Panel Audio Inputs 5 Total Video Inputs 8 XBR4 Screen Type LCD Screen Size 46" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Comb Filter Type 3D Digital Picture In Picture 1 Tuner 120Hz Refresh Rate Yes Compatibility 1080p Compatible Conversion Direct Input 1080i Compatible Yes 720p Compatible Yes Built-in HD Tuner Yes QAM Tuner Yes CableCard Compatible No General Remote Multibrand Illuminated Remote Yes V-Chip Yes Audio Output Power 11 watts x 2 Surround Modes S-Force Wall Mountable Yes Wall Bracket Included No Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Type of Warranty Service In-home Power Consumption Power On (Manufacturer) 235 in use watts Standby (Manufacturer) 0.40 watts Power On (Crutchfield-tested) 159.32 watts Standby (Crutchfield-tested) 0.07 watts Estimated Cost per Month (Crutchfield-tested) $2.91 Dimensions Panel Width (inches) 49-3/4 Panel Height (inches) 28-7/8 Panel Depth (inches) 4-7/8 Width with Stand (inches) 49-3/4 Height with Stand (inches) 31-1/4 Depth with Stand (inches) 12-3/4 Footprint Width (inches) 19-1/4 Footprint Depth (inches) 12-3/4 Weight 84 lbs Digital Inputs & Outputs HDMI Inputs 2 Rear 1 Side DVI Inputs None IEEE 1394 Inputs None PC Input Rear Digital Audio Outputs Optical Digital Digital Media Inputs None Analog Inputs RF Inputs 1 Front Panel Composite Inputs None Front Panel S-Video Inputs None Front Panel Component Video Inputs None Front Panel Audio Inputs None Side Panel Composite Inputs 1 Side Panel S-Video Inputs None Side Panel Component Video Inputs None Side Panel Audio Inputs 1 Rear Composite Video Inputs 2 Rear S-Video Inputs 1 Rear Component Video Inputs 2 Rear Panel Audio Inputs 6 Total Video Inputs 8 XBR5 Screen Type LCD Screen Size 46" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Comb Filter Type 3D Digital Picture In Picture 1 Tuner 120Hz Refresh Rate Yes Compatibility 1080p Compatible Conversion Direct Input 1080i Compatible Yes 720p Compatible Yes Built-in HD Tuner Yes QAM Tuner Yes CableCard Compatible No General Remote Multibrand Illuminated Remote Yes V-Chip Yes Audio Output Power 11 watts x 2 Surround Modes S-Force Wall Mountable Yes Wall Bracket Included No Parts Warranty 18 Months Labor Warranty 18 Months Type of Warranty Service In-home Power Consumption Power On (Manufacturer) 235 in use watts Standby (Manufacturer) 0.40 watts Power On (Crutchfield-tested) 295.44 watts Standby (Crutchfield-tested) 0.33 watts Estimated Cost per Month (Crutchfield-tested) $5.41 Dimensions Panel Width (inches) 49-3/4 Panel Height (inches) 28-7/8 Panel Depth (inches) 4-7/8 Width with Stand (inches) 49-3/4 Height with Stand (inches) 31-1/4 Depth with Stand (inches) 12-5/8 Footprint Width (inches) 19-5/8 Footprint Depth (inches) 12-5/8 Weight 84 lbs Digital Inputs & Outputs HDMI Inputs 2 Rear 1 Side DVI Inputs None IEEE 1394 Inputs None PC Input Rear Digital Audio Outputs Optical Digital Digital Media Inputs None Analog Inputs RF Inputs 1 Front Panel Composite Inputs None Front Panel S-Video Inputs None Front Panel Component Video Inputs None Front Panel Audio Inputs None Side Panel Composite Inputs 1 Side Panel S-Video Inputs None Side Panel Component Video Inputs None Side Panel Audio Inputs 1 Rear Composite Video Inputs 2 Rear S-Video Inputs 1 Rear Component Video Inputs 2 Rear Panel Audio Inputs 6 Total Video Inputs 8 You have my permission to print this __________________ Bar 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01-24-2008, 01:07 PM	#7
wahbert sweet fancy moses! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52	hey everyone i really appreciate all your help, I was just at a high end theater shop and he had a 40" xbr on display and says he hates it, it was either the 4 or the 5. He told me i can take it for $1800. Its in perfect condition on account hes only been open for 2 months and nobody ever goes in there -wahbert __________________ Samsung HL-T5076s 50" DLP 1080p Sony PS3 40GB Blu Ray- 15 I knew a man once who said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

01-25-2008, 10:33 PM	#11
wahbert sweet fancy moses! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52	its an xbr 3 i found out, i guess maybe i blew it out of proportion when i said he hates it, he just wants the older version out. He doesnt really like the xbr 3 i guess, hes putting a 52 inch samsung LCD in there and a new 65 inch Panasonic pro plasma -wahbert __________________ Samsung HL-T5076s 50" DLP 1080p Sony PS3 40GB Blu Ray- 15 I knew a man once who said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

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