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Sony Bravia KDL-40EX1
| 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 | 30000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Response time | N.C. |
| Sound level | 2 x 8 Watt RMS |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x4) • Scart <br>YUV • S-Video • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1024 x 668 x 255 mm |
| Weight | 24 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: | 1081 :1 |
| Black level: | 0.19 cd/m² |
| Average gamma: | 4.5 / 5 |
| DeltaE94: | 3.4 |
| Average discrepancy across display: | 16% |
| Viewing angles: | 1.1 / 5 |
| Energy consumption: | 215 W |
| Multimedia player: | 0.2 / 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 TV is the 40 inch version of the Bravia KDL-46EX1 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 will 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.
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 will 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.
Pluses
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Wireless: good idea (badly executed)
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Nice design if you like white
Minuses
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Wireless transmission degrades image and limited to 1080i
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Mediocre sound
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Narrow viewing angles
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Excessive energy consumption
Good idea: an external box communicating with a TV fixed to the wall. The irony is that the wireless box actually turns into a ball and chain! It generates too much flickering and degrades the image. Other aspects of the spec (energy consumption, viewing angles, connectivity etc.) dont unfortunately compensate.
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