| Introduction |
| Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony KDL-40W5100. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other models in the W5100 series, which include the KDL-46W5100 (46"), the KDL-52W5100 (52"), and the KDL-65W5100 (65"). Read here for more details on series differences. |
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The KDL-40W5100 is a 40-inch LCD from Sony. The TV has a 120Hz mode, but it didn't impress us with its affect on blur. The better feature on the TV is its internet connectivity. Sony has managed to land more content providers than any other manufacturer we've reviewed.
The TV backs up these features with some good picture quality overall, though it was prone to artifacting and its color gamut wandered outside industry standards.
The KDL-40W5100 currently retails for about $1500.
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Tour & Design |
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| Section |
The Good |
The Bad |
| Tour & Design |
Will blend in well. |
Glossy black plastic looks cheap. |
| Blacks & Whites |
Deep black, great contrast ratio. |
Greyscale gamma is too high. |
| Color Accuracy |
Solid color temperature. |
Color gamut is off. |
| Motion |
120Hz mode helps reduce blur. |
Has issues with artifacting. |
| Viewing Effects |
Somewhat shallow viewing angle. |
Not many issues with screen reflectance. |
| Remote Control |
Good shape, well balanced. |
Some weird button layout. |
| Connectivity |
3 HDMI, LAN port |
Ports indented too far to reach comfortably, stand doesn't swivel. |
| Audio & Menus |
Menu looks nice. |
Poor audio quality. |
| Formats & Media |
1080p, USB content, and tons of streaming options. |
N/A. |
| Power Consumption |
Doesn't draw a lot of power. |
N/A. |
| Other Models in the W5100 Series |
| This is a review of the Sony KDL-40W5100. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. |
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KDL-46W5100
46 inches |
KDL-52W5100
52 inches |
KDL-65W5100
65 inches |
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