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Sony Bravia KDL-40E5520
| Caractéristiques | |||
| Screen size | 40 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | N.C. | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 100000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Response time | N.C. |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 Watt RMS |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x4) • Scart (x2)<br>YUV • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1016 x 680 x 303 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: January 12, 2010
Test date: January 12, 2010
Some key readings
| Contrast: | 2044 :1 |
| Black level: | 0.1 cd/m² |
| Average gamma: | 4.6 / 5 |
| DeltaE94: | 2.1 |
| Average discrepancy across display: | 12% |
| Viewing angles: | 1.1 / 5 |
| Energy consumption: | 86 W |
| Multimedia player: | 0.6 / 5 |
Find and compare our other readings in our Face-off.
We take these readings using the best settings for watching a movie. Cinema mode is generally the one we use. Wherever possible, we set the white levels at 200 cd/m².
We take these readings using the best settings for watching a movie. Cinema mode is generally the one we use. Wherever possible, we set the white levels at 200 cd/m².
See also: How do we test TVs?
This is a differently coloured 40 inch version of the Bravia KDL-32E5500 that we have tested.
For the rest, its spec is identical on all points to the model tested and we can therefore expect to find the same results on this model. Sometimes however, manufacturers do equip different sized versions differently with different panels. If this is the case, the results published here will not apply to the different panels. Contrast, black levels, colours and ghosting would then all be subject to notable differences on different panels.
And for those who use the same panel for all sizes, they give strictly identical results, except for brightness which can vary very slightly from one size to another, which can affect contrast. We have been able to check this in testing and our results have been confirmed by those manufacturers we have consulted on the subject.
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Pluses
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Nice image if youre in line with the screen
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Original picture design
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Effective Motionflow 100 Hz to eliminate jumping
Minuses
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Narrow viewing angles
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Limited multimedia player
Even if the E5500 is a little dated, it is still a high-performance TV and an aesthetic alternative to the W5500; above all for those who want a white model. Here, the WE5 can also enter into your consideration.
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