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Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5500
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Specifications
Screen size 46 inches (116 cm)
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
HD compatibility (1080i/720p) Yes
HD Ready certification Yes
Brightness NC
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Contrast ratio 100000:1 (Dynamic)
Viewing angles (H+V) NC
Response time NC
Sound level 2 x 10 Watt RMS
Connectivity VGA • HDMI (x4) • SCART (x2) • Component • Composite
Dimensions (LxHxW) 1091 x 725 x 330 mm
Weight 23.5 kg
Type LCD
3D no
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Vincent Lheur
Updated: September 09, 2009 - Test date: September 07, 2009
This model is the 46'' version of the 52'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Sony Bravia KDL-52VZ5500

Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size! 

The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources.  In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested.  Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.

Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range.  The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast.  According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
Pluses

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Very good image quality

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Backlit remote control

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Low electrical consumption

Minuses

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Doesn't support many video formats

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Narrow viewing angles

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Poor audio quality

With this latest incarnation, the Z series loses a little of its shine. The Z5500 is a good television, but it's not amongst the stars.

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