Sony KDL-40W5100 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Vizio SV471XVT |
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Published on August 25, 2009 Comment on this |
Value Comparison Summary This match-up comes down to the feature set that most appeals to you. The Sony has a LAN port that provides access to an impressive array of streaming video content. The Vizio lacks this but has a larger screen. The Sony does have a better contrast ratio, but it also features more blurring and artifacting than the Vizio.
Blacks & Whites The Sony's black level was much deeper than the Vizio's and both TVs had roughly the same peak brightness. The Sony had a much higher contrast ratio overall.
Color Accuracy Both TVs had very similar results on our color accuracy tests. They both had solid color temperatures, above average color representation, and color gamuts that were a bit out of whack.
Motion The Vizio had less blurring and artifacting than the Sony.
Viewing Effects While neither TV wowed us with their 80º+ viewing angle, the Vizio did have a slightly wider viewing angle overall. Colors faded quickly as viewing angle increased, however, which gave it a lower overall score than the Sony.
Connectivity The Sony's LAN port is the one major difference between the two. If you're in desperate need of a second composite video input, however, the Vizio will welcome you with open ports (this joke is hilarious).
The Sony's LAN port opens up a wealth of streaming video options. The Vizio lacks this functionality. |
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• The Sony has a deeper black level and higher overall contrast ratio.
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