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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Samsung LN32C350
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13.Vs Sony KDL-32EX700
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14.Vs LG 32LH40
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300
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Vs LG 32LH40Vs Sony KDL-32EX700
Value Comparison
The Sony KDL-32EX700 is a high-end model, while the Sony KDL-32BX300 is an entry-level model. As such, the Sony KDL-32EX700 outperforms in almost every area. It also has an ethernet connection for access to Sony’s excellent array of streaming content, which is the best that any manufacturer has to offer. Of course, this comes at a premium. Are you willing to pay, or will a budget 32-inch TV suffice?
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 | Sony Bravia KDL-32EX700 | |
| Size | 32 in. | 32 in. |
| General Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 720p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The Sony KDL-32EX700 is a better TV, there’s no real doubt about that. The testing bore out as much. The black levels were deeper and the white levels were brighter. As a result, the contrast ratio is noticeably wider.
Color Accuracy
The color temperature tests results were closer than the black and white tests, but the Sony KDL-32EX700 still had an advantage. It maintained a more consistent color temperature and smoother color curves with more detail.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 (Score: 6.35) |  |
| Sony Bravia KDL-32EX700 (Score: 6.39) |  |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 (Score: 7.73) |  |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32EX700 (Score: 8.0) |  |
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Motion
The Sony KDL-32EX700 outperformed the Sony KDL-32BX300 in a big way, thanks to the inclusion of a special processing feature called MotionFlow. That feature made a big improvement in retaining fine detail of objects in motion. The Sony KDL-32BX300 lacks this feature.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 | Sony Bravia KDL-32EX700 | |
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Viewing Effects
The Sony KDL-32EX700 also outscores the Sony KDL-32BX300 in viewing angle – 52 degrees versus 37 degrees. That’s a big difference, if you’re trying to service a wide room.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300: 2.44 | Sony Bravia KDL-32EX700: 5.24 |
Connectivity
The Sony KDL-32EX700 had far more ports than the Sony KDL-32BX300. The chart below has all the details. Notably, you’ll get two extra HDMIs and and the ethernet port for access to streaming content.
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| Sony KDL-32BX300 | Samsung LN32C350 | Sony KDL-32EX700 | LG 32LH40 | |
| HDMI | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Ethernet | No | None | Yes | None |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| USB | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | No | No | Unknown | Unknown |
Other Comparisons
The big difference is that the Sony KDL-32EX700 has access to Sony’s fantastic streaming content features. There are over 30 channels of video and audio, many of them free. The Sony KDL-32BX300 has none of this.
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