Pros
- Incredible Internet options
- Incredible Internet options
- Very good picture quality
- Very good picture quality
Cons
- Bad overscan
- Disappointing sound
- Disappointing sound
- Bad overscan
At A Glance
The Sony Bravia 40W5100 isn't just an HDTV with a very good picture--it's a 40-inch window to the Internet.
Manufacturer’s Description
Sony KDL40W5100 40-inch BRAVIA W Series incorporates the HDTV performance into a slim and stylish design. Personalize your entertainment experience and access the news, weather, stocks and sports information with BRAVIA Widgets. You can also stream on-demand entertainment including hit movies and TV shows with BRAVIA Internet Video. Additionally, the W Series comes with the developed BRAVIA Engine for enhanced overall image detail and Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology for a crisp, more natural viewing experience while watching fast-paced scenes.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Contrast ratio | 100000:1 |
| Broadcast Format Displayed | 1080p |
| Broadcast Format Supported |
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| Display size | 40.0 inches |
| Viewable size | 40.0 inches |
| Display type | LCD |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1080p pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120.0 Hz |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Composite | Front/Side Composite (Input) |
| HDMI |
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| Audio Input | Audio - 1/8" Mini (3.5mm)(Input) |
| S-Video-In |
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| Available Interfaces |
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| Audio Digital Optical | Digital Optical Audio (Output) |
| Component Video | Component (Input) |
| Green | |
| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met | Energy Star |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 37.75 inches |
| Depth | 12.0 inches |
| Height | 25.63 inches |
| Weight | 42.1 pounds |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Length | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Lab Tests 2D | |
|---|---|
| Brightness and Contrast Rating | Very Good |
| Brightness and Contrast Score | 3.8 |
| Color Quality Rating | Very Good |
| Color Quality Score | 3.9 |
| Detail Rating | Very Good |
| Detail Score | 3.9 |
| Motion Rating | Very Good |
| Motion Score | 3.5 |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Green Rating | Good |
| Green score | 80 |
| Power off | 0.0 watts |
| Power on | 112.8 watts |
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