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Sony Bravia KDL-42W654A

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37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
Sony targets the budget market with admirable resultsRead more
Sony's KDL-42W653A lacks 3D support, an external power supply and has only two HDMI ports, but the picture quality is excellent and it's modestly priced.Read more
Featuring deep blacks & super-low input lag, the Sony KDL42W653 LED LCD TV fits the bill for movie & game lovers who don't need 3D.Read more
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Pros

  • it handles both HD and SD feeds with great composure
  • KDL42W653 is a handsome set
  • standard Freeview guide looks good and is speedy to use

Cons

  • Green primary was deviated towards yellow
  • Bravia flat-screen television ranges
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 100 Hz
  • no
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony Bravia KDL-42W654A - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KDL-42W654A

Pros

  • it handles both HD and SD feeds with great composure
  • KDL42W653 is a handsome set
  • standard Freeview guide looks good and is speedy to use
  • Good selection of video on demand apps
  • set's default guide is very good though

Cons

  • Green primary was deviated towards yellow
  • Bravia flat-screen television ranges
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • The set has only the two HDMI ports
  • its black levels are very deep for an LED TV
  • quirky navigation system
  • very slow to load and sluggish to use
  • lacks ITV Player and 4oD

Sony Bravia KDL-42W654A - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
100 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-42W654A - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio1,000,000:1
HDRno
Panel TypeVA
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Internet features
  • Web Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Sleep timeryes
Time-shiftyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
DLNAyes
NFCno
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height23.43 in
Width37.56 in
Weight24.25 lb
Depth7.76 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Annual Energy Use69.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Sleep0.45 W
Power Consumption Average50.0 W
Power Consumption Max50.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • WebM
  • WMV
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 540p
  • 576i
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS HD High Resolution Audio
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • WMA
Headphone outputyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports2
HDMI version1.3
USByes
Number of USB ports1
USB 2.0 ports1
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portno
DVI portno
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Digital optical portyes
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height22.36 in
Width37.56 in
Weight21.83 lb
Depth2.72 in
Colour of productSilver
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Shipping
Height26.22 in
Width41.42 in
Depth6.02 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow 200 Hz
Type of index/Measurement methodSony MotionFlow XR 200
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • MPO
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
Dual tunerno
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes

Sony Bravia KDL-42W654A - Q&A (3)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What's the reputation of Sony TVs?
    silas.miller
    over 1 year ago
    I’ve seen that Sony TVs tend to receive good reviews, but you can also find many unhappy customers with negative reviews, so it’s hard to say.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on Bravia KDL-42W654A?
    davis_bartoletti
    over 1 year ago
    Of course. It has smart TV. A smart TV is a television set that has internet connectivity and the ability to run apps and streaming services. This means that you can use your smart TV to watch online content from platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and many others.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What can I use the vesa mount on this TV for?
    tommy
    over 1 year ago
    A VESA mount is a standard way to attach your TV to a wall mount or stand. If your TV has a VESA mount, it means that it is compatible with wall mounts or stands that follow the VESA standard. The VESA mount is usually located on the back of the TV and is identified by a set of holes spaced a specific distance apart. To use a VESA mount, you'll need to buy a mounting bracket that fits the VESA pattern on your TV and follow the manufacturer's instructions for attaching the bracket to the TV and mounting it on the wall or on a stand. This will help ensure that your TV is securely mounted and won't fall off.
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