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Sony Bravia KDL-40R455C

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User ratings:
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39 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
56 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
For the premium price Sony demands for its TVs, we expect premium performance. But while Sony does pack the R45 with features and enough guts for a premium image, its poor off-axis performance and always-on motion-smoothing features had us perturbed.Read more
Sony KDL-40R450A TV ReviewRead more
I bought this TV about a year ago from Costco to furnish a new apartment. I had been getting along quite well just using the laptop but it made it hard ...Read more
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Pros

  • R450A handled color temperature admirably as well
  • the TV displayed brilliantly clear colors for its price point

Cons

  • minimum luminance disqualifies it from theater-like settings
  • viewing angle is narrow is a real drawback
  • blurry

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 40 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 50 Hz
  • no
  • no
  • no

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Sony Bravia KDL-40R455C - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KDL-40R455C

Pros

  • R450A handled color temperature admirably as well
  • the TV displayed brilliantly clear colors for its price point

Cons

  • minimum luminance disqualifies it from theater-like settings
  • viewing angle is narrow is a real drawback
  • blurry
  • jumpy motion performance
  • blurry
  • jumpy motion
  • poor contrast
  • and
  • poor dark level really puts a damper on the overall performance and a very narrow viewing angle
  • The thin plastic stand itself seems a bit flimsy
  • wasn t defaulted to Auto is beyond us

Sony Bravia KDL-40R455C - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
40 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
50 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Sony Bravia KDL-40R455C - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size40.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate50.0 Hz
HDRno
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Smart Tvno
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Ethernetno
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Body with stand
Height22.83 in
Width36.38 in
Weight19.18 lb
Depth6.54 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Annual Energy Use66.0 kWH/year
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
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Body without stand
Height21.5 in
Width36.38 in
Weight17.86 lb
Depth2.56 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height25.2 in
Width40.24 in
Depth6.22 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR 100 Hz
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Image
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes

Sony Bravia KDL-40R455C - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How good are Sony TVs?
    ettie.altenwerth
    over 1 year ago
    I believe that Sony’s TVs are overrated.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is it possible to watch Netflix on Bravia KDL-40R455C?
    elias
    over 1 year ago
    It doesn't have smart TV, but you may use tv sticks to watch Netflix or other streaming services.
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