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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.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Samsung LN46B750
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13.Vs Toshiba 46SV670U
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14.Vs Sony KDL-46VE5
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
VIZIO SV470XVT1A
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Conclusion
Sony KDL-46VE5 Summary
• Sony has great contrast ratio, but flawed TV
• Price difference between Vizio and Sony closer, but Vizio is still better buy
Value Comparison Summary
The Soy KDL-46VE5 is a little more money than the Vizio SV460XVT1A, but the Vizio is a more enjoyable experience. Sure, the Sony's black level performance is better, but we recommend the Vizio overall.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Vizio SV470XVT1A | Sony KDL-46VE5 | |
| Size | 47 inches | 46 inches |
| Price | $1399 | $1799 (MSRP) |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The Sony KDL-46VE5 was a great performer in this area, producing very deep blacks and bright whites. The Vizio simply could not compete on the level of shadow detail that you'll get with the Sony.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Vizio SV470XVT1A Score: Black Level: 4.88 Peak Brightness: 8.23 Contrast: 5.48 |
Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: Black Level: 8.23 Peak Brightness: 8.6 Contrast: 8.42 |
Color Accuracy
There was not a big difference between the Sony and the Vizio in terms of color performance. The Vizio's color temperature was a little more consistent, but you couldn't see much of a disparity with your eyes.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| Vizio SV470XVT1A Score: 9.47 | |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 7.56 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Vizio SV470XVT1A Score: 7.96 | |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 6.85 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Vizio SV470XVT1A Score: 5.92 | |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 5.22 | |
Motion
The motion performance of the Vizio was better, rendering smoother motion with less artifacting. The Sony, in particular, created a lot of motion artifacts.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Vizio SV470XVT1A | Sony KDL-46VE5 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 8.0 | 6.25 |
| Motion Artifacting | 8.0 | 3.88 |
Viewing Effects
The Sony KDL-46VE5 produced a slightly narrower viewing angle than the Vizio.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| Vizio SV470XVT1A Score: 3.42 | Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 2.66 |
Connectivity
The Sony has a slight advantage in terms of connectivity due to the addition of a USB port for multimedia playback. Beyond that, they're quite similar.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Vizio SV470XVT1A | Sony KDL-46VE5 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| LAN | 0 | 0 |
| USB | 0 | 2 (1 media, 1 utility) |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | None | None |
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