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Sony KDL-40EX525

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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • Audio performance is more functional than fancy
  • two-tone gloss black/titanium finish is splendid
  • The screen feels well built for the price

Cons

  • It s also slightly thinner in profile
  • lacking defined lines and facial definition
  • very little light bleed around the screen edges

Key specs

  • 40 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 50 Hz
  • yes

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Sony KDL-40EX525 - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-40EX525

Pros

  • Audio performance is more functional than fancy
  • two-tone gloss black/titanium finish is splendid
  • The screen feels well built for the price
  • 32EX524 s colours are good too
  • pictures are solid without ever threatening to be truly great
  • good performance and value
  • remain sharp
  • detail recovery is good
  • decent black-level depth and very good video processing

Cons

  • It s also slightly thinner in profile
  • lacking defined lines and facial definition
  • very little light bleed around the screen edges
  • frame-rate interpolation technology
  • Bravia X-Reality picture engine
  • you cannot view recordings from this HDD on other devices
  • home cinema system
  • Wi-fi is not integrated
  • Its layout is confusing
  • LCD TV apparently suffer a slightly worse response time than other screen sizes in the same range
  • Sony can lose its hold on shadow detail

Sony KDL-40EX525 - 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 KDL-40EX525 - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen size40.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate50.0 Hz
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Features
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Sleep timeryes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height24.25 in
Width37.13 in
Weight31.75 lb
Depth9.84 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use95.0 kWH/year
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
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Body without stand
Height23.07 in
Width37.13 in
Weight24.69 lb
Depth1.65 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height26.73 in
Width43.66 in
Depth5.2 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max113.0 W
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Tuner
CI+yes

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Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.6
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Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony KDL-40EX524 review
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Published: 25.08.2011
Sony KDL-40EX524 review

Sony's revamp is truly IPTV-tastic If net connectivity is this year’s hot TV ticket, Sony's affordable EX-range is smokin', says Steve May Sony was an early exponent of net-connected TV. While its rivals were fumbling through the adolescent stages of internet connectivity, the Japanese major already had a mature IPTV portal on the go in the shape of its BRAVIA Internet Video (BIV) service. So it’s no surprise that its online service has evolved into an altogether different animal versus offerings from Samsung or LG.

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523 Review: Sub-$1000 HDTV Offers So-So Video, Great Audio
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 10.05.2012
Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523 Review: Sub-$1000 HDTV Offers So-So Video, Great Audio
1.3

Sony's 46-inch Bravia KDL-46EX523 is a fairly basic 46-inch LED-backlit 1080p HDTV with Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in apps, and decent image quality.

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX520 - LED the Right One In
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hardwarezone.com.ph
Published: 17.03.2011
Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX520 - LED the Right One In
4.3

Sony's latest Skype-ready BRAVIA will champion their new EX520 range, complete with edge-lit LEDs, a Full-HD panel and Internet suites. How will Sony's affordable HDTV stack up? Join us as we find out how the X-Reality powered panel measures up.

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony Bravia KDL-EX523 review: Sony Bravia KDL-EX523
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CNET
Published: 23.11.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-EX523 review: Sony Bravia KDL-EX523
3.0

Sony Bravia KDL-EX523

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony Bravia KDL-40EX524 LED HD TV Review | Best4Reviews.com
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Sony Bravia KDL-40EX524 LED HD TV Review | Best4Reviews.com

Sony gives internet connectivity priority with its affordable Bravia KDL-40EX524 2D LED HDTV.

Sony KDL-40EX525 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 20.08.2011
Home review
4.0

You'll get top-notch 2D from this great-value Sony KDL-40EX524

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX520 - LED the Right One In
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 17.03.2011
Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX520 - LED the Right One In
4.3

Sony's latest Skype-ready BRAVIA will champion their new EX520 range, complete with edge-lit LEDs, a Full-HD panel and Internet suites. How will Sony's affordable HDTV stack up? Join us as we find out how the X-Reality powered panel measures up.

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony KDL-40EX524
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AVForums
Published: 14.08.2011
Sony KDL-40EX524
3.5

Steve Withers takes a look at Sony's entry level LED LCD TV

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony KDL-37EX524
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Pocket-lint
Published: 10.11.2011
Sony KDL-37EX524
4.0

Great for movies though lacking the brightness of rival brands' Edge LED-backlit offerings, Sony's 37-incher piles on the features. This budget TV

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony Bravia KDL-32EX523 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 30.06.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-32EX523 review
4.0

Packed with features and very good image quality, but the excellent CX523 is better value

Sony KDL-40EX525 Sony KDL-32EX524
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 15.09.2011
Sony KDL-32EX524
4.0

Sony’s entry-level 32in LED-lit TV, the KDL-32EX524, serves up a solid performance for its money.

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