Testseek.co.uk have collected 42 expert reviews of the Sony KDL-40W5500 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony KDL-40W5500.
July 2009
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The editors liked
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
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...
Clarity of HD
Sound
Four HDMI inputs
Excellent picture quality
Good connectivity and multimedia functionality
Decent audio
Good value
Full feature-set. Punchy whites. Natural colour palette. Excellent depth and detail
The editors didn't like
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
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
Sony are getting closer and closer to delivering world beating flat panel TVs. So often frustrating in the past, the promise of all of that Sony technology coming together in their TVs finally seems to be happening in the 40W5500 - a class leading mi...
Abstract: The Sony Bravia KDL-40W5500 is a superb LCD TV with full support for high definition, a tempting range of features, great connectivity, and a reasonable price tag. Does that sound too good to be true? Find out in our review. SonySony is a well respect...
Abstract: Patience pays off with this Sony: Once you've trawled through the mystifying picture menus, and made your peace with the lack of 4:3 or zoom settings for HD signals, you're rewarded with..
Superb HD picture quality, Sound, Four HDMI inputs, Applicast Internet connection.
Freeview/standard definition pictures, Some question marks over AppliCast functionality, Lacks wide file support from USB and Network, Not Mac compatible.
I’m left a little cold by Applicast, but this is the first iteration of Sony’s online integration for its TVs; expect rapid improvements. The TV’s high definition picture and sound quality is certainly worth the money but the problems LC...
Sony W5500 a good product with a lot of positive picture characteristics but not quite on par with the Panasonic G10 series (click to read G10 review) which is sold at almost the same price. W5500 do feature nice picture elements such as deep blacks, a...
Good contrast and motion control, modern design, good scaling
Expensive for a 32in panel
If you’re looking for a mid-size LCD television, Sony’s 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. ...
