Full Review
Introduction
The Sony KDL-40EX400 ($599 MSRP) is an inexpensive LCD TV. Eschewing fancy LED backlighting for older CCFL technology, the TV nevertheless managed to impress us with great contrast and color performance. It lacks some bells and whistles that you’d find on more expensive Sonys, like streaming content and DLNA support, but you get what you pay for.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the KDL-xxEX400 series. The KDL-xxEX400 series includes the following models: KDL-32EX400, KDL-40EX400 and KDL-46EX400. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Good black level and contrast ratio. Minor loss of shadow detail. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Strong color performance. Some loss of detail in shadows and highlights. Read More... |
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Motion
Good motion performance, overall. Some flickering and color trailing. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Great viewing angle, for an LCD. Ambient lights cast a diffusive glow. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Enough ports for most home theaters. No LAN for streaming content or DLNA support. Only one composite AV input. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Good audio performance. Confusing menu system. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
Good audio performance. Confusing menu system. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Decent power consumption. Still a lot less than plasmas. The CCFL backlighting uses more power than LED LCDs. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL-40NX700
 We compare the KDL-40EX400 to the KDL-40NX700. Read More... |
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Vs-Samsung-LN40C630
 We compare the KDL-40EX400 to the LN40C630. Read More... |
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Vs Sharp LC-40LE700
 We compare the KDL-40EX400 to the LC-40LE700UN. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the KDL-xxEX400 series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400 Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400. Add your comments... |
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