Testseek.com have collected 59 expert reviews of the Sony KDL-40W5500 and the average rating is 91%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony KDL-40W5500.
July 2009
Experts 91% 59 Reviews
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The editors liked
Excellent contrast
Good ergonomics overall (menus
onscreen manual
remote…)
Variety of settings
Effective 100 Hz Motionflow
Excellent pictures
Reasonable value
Excellent contrast
Good ergonomics overall (menus
onscreen manual
remote…)
Variety of settings
Effective 100 Hz Motionflow
Impressive dynamic contrast
Smooth motion
Networking
Impeccable ergonomics
immersive Bluray images
especially where motion is concerned
quite reasonable sound
Excellent contrast
Good ergonomics overall (menus
onscreen manual
remote…)
Variety of settings
Effective 100 Hz Motionflow
Takes all the brilliant aspects of the KDL52V5500 and adds even better motion...
Excellent picture quality
good connectivity and multimedia functionality
decent audio
good value
Clarity of HD
sound
four HDMI inputs
Excellent contrast
Good ergonomics overall (menus
onscreen manual
remote…)
Variety of settings
Effective 100 Hz Motionflow
Stunning pictures
great features and competitive price
LCD tellies have a shelf life comparable to accident-prone mayflies
so it’s a joy to find a futureproof-ish
Full HD flat screen that concentrates on picture
sound and build quality at the expense of high-tech gimmicks. Having said that
this Brav...
Very good pictures
Good all-round specification
Excellent contrast
Good ergonomics overall (menus
onscreen manual
remote…)
Variety of settings
Effective 100 Hz Motionflow
Full featureset
punchy whites
natural colour palette
excellent depth and detail
The editors didn't like
Reduced angle of vision (the blacks get lighter)
No 200 Hz Motionflow
Limited online features
Some motion blur
Reduced angle of vision (the blacks get lighter)
No 200 Hz Motionflow
Styling isnt particularly great
AppliCast feature desperately needs real content
Noticeably uneven backlighting
even when showing images
soso TV tuners
Reduced angle of vision (the blacks get lighter)
No 200 Hz Motionflow
but also suffers from the same uneven backlight
Online features are flimsy
not particularly pretty
Freeview pictures
limited value of AppliCast
USB lacks wide file support
Reduced angle of vision (the blacks get lighter)
No 200 Hz Motionflow
AppliCast web apps are average at best
No
colours aren’t as rich nor blacks as solid as those on the LED-powered 46X4500
but that particular vixen costs twice as much as this foxy lady. Don’t expect too much from AppliCast web apps either – the cheesy calculator
Besides offering media streaming (DLNA) and internet connectivity (Applicast), the Sony KDL40W5500 LCD television successfully addresses the few gripes we had with its predecessor the W4500 series:White balance and gamma controls have been reinstated t...
Abstract: The Sony KDL37W5500 LCD TV shares exactly the same design, connectivity, user menu, EPG and infrared remote control as its recently tested brethren the KDL40W5500 (please look up the relevant sections if necessary), so this review will instead focus on...
This is another LCD TV form Sony which delivers a solid all round performance. Your own perception of the effectiveness of 100Hz is an important factor for consideration. A side by side comparison with the 32V5500 at your local retailer might be a good...
Abstract: Add one of Sony's more successful sound performances to its frequently dazzling pictures, and you've got an excellent all-round TV that just shows what the brand is capable of when it's not being undermined by that recurring backlight consistency flaw.
Abstract: With a potent audio performance to keep the pictures company, the 32W5500 is probably sounding like a 'best buy' product. But actually it's nudged down by the triple whammy of a limited viewing angle, a little motion blur, and the appearance of a strange bluish 'bloom' that sporadically manifests itself during dark scenes.
LCD tellies have a shelf life comparable to accident-prone mayflies, so it’s a joy to find a futureproof-ish, Full HD flat screen that concentrates on picture, sound and build quality at the expense of high-tech gimmicks. Having said that, this Brav...
No, colours aren’t as rich nor blacks as solid as those on the LED-powered 46X4500, but that particular vixen costs twice as much as this foxy lady. Don’t expect too much from AppliCast web apps either – the cheesy calculator, clock and...
Sony’s tellies are marching proudly towards a new golden age, matching superb visuals with surprisingly affordable price-tags. Hardly budget priced but a bargain nonetheless.Best offers for the Sony Bravia KDL-46W5500Direct TVs £999.97 Amazon U...
If you’re looking for a mid-size LCD television, the Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 is king of the bunch. It comes with a higher price tag than we would have liked, but if you want the pedigree you’ll have to pay for it. Campbell Simpson Lowest online...
Excellent picture quality; good connectivity and multimedia functionality; decent audio; good value
Online features are flimsy; not particularly pretty
For those who can't afford one of Sony's exceptional X4500 LED-backlit TVs, the fantastic functionality and performance of the surprisingly affordable Bravia KDL-46W5500 should do the trick. It's just a shame that Sony's online system isn't as good as...
