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Sony Bravia KDL-42W815B

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3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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A promising start for Sony’s 2014 Full HD range, this TV performs well in many areasRead more
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Pros

  • app panel has neatly scrolling pages and menus are foolproof
  • thin
  • shiny aluminium frame is nicely curved at the sides and smooth to touch

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
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Sony Bravia KDL-42W815B - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Sony Bravia KDL-42W815B - Full Specifications

Units:
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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio1,000,000:1
HDRno
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Internet featuresSkype
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureno
Parental controlyes
Ambilightyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
USByes
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height22.17 in
Width37.72 in
Weight23.15 lb
Depth2.52 in
Colour of productGrey
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Shipping
Height25.98 in
Width42.44 in
Weight33.07 lb
Depth4.96 in
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement methodSony MotionFlow XR 400
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Image
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+no
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Digital TV tuner yes
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Noise Reductionyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology typeActive 3D
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs2
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
NFCyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height23.62 in
Width37.72 in
Weight25.79 lb
Depth6.69 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA++
Annual Energy Use69.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Eco0.5 W
Power Consumption Max51.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p

Sony Bravia KDL-42W815B - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you think of Sony televisions?
    cassey
    over 1 year ago
    I'm very happy with my Sony's TV.
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Sony Bravia KDL-42W815B Sony - Editorial Reviews (1)

Sony Bravia KDL-42W815B Home review
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Published: 17.06.2014
Home review

A promising start for Sony’s 2014 Full HD range, this TV performs well in many areas

10 minute read

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