Sony KDL-40W5100 LCD HDTV Review - Connectivity

Connectivity Summary
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.
• 3 HDMIs. • Good selection of input ports, average selection of outputs. • LAN and USB ports provide additional media playback options. • Good port placement overall, but the stand doesn't swivel.
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Input Ports (8.0)

Like most TVs, the KDL-40W5100 has ports on its side and back. The port cluster on the left side has a VGA input with corresponding 3.5mm audio jack, three HDMI ports, an S-Video port, a composite video in, and a set of analog audio inputs.

Component video in
Analog audio in			Internet			USB
Antenna			Analog audio out					Digital audio
							HDMI

The back of the TV has two component video inputs, three analog audio inputs, a fourth HDMI, and an RF input.

			USB
PC in
			Audio in
HDMI
				S-video
Analog audio in

Output Ports (2.0)

There are two output ports on the back of the TV: an analog audio out and a digital audio out. Most TVs offer these ports.

Other Connections (3.0)

The back of the TV has a LAN port, which allows the TV to access online content.

Media (1.0)

The USB port on the left side of the TV lets users connect a flash drive to play back media.

Placement (7.0)

The ports have good placement overall: both are clustered towards one corner of the TV. The only complaint we had was this cluster is indented a bit far from the edge of the set, which is mildly inconvenient. The stand doesn't swivel, which is another minor inconvenience. Compared to many of the TVs we've reviewed, however, the KDL-40W5100 has great port placement.

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.
KDL-46W5100 46 inches	KDL-52W5100 52 inches	KDL-65W5100 65 inches