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Sony KDL-42W655A

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • It looks and measures perfect out of the box
  • Sony performs remarkably well
  • Sony is clear with great black level definition and loads of shadow detail

Cons

  • skin tones are a bit off
  • it has some glow from angles on dark images
  • there is only a pair of HDMI inputs on the rear

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KDL-42W655A - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-42W655A

Pros

  • It looks and measures perfect out of the box
  • Sony performs remarkably well
  • Sony is clear with great black level definition and loads of shadow detail
  • Fast
  • graphical
  • and easy to use
  • the colors are real and correct and the picture is sharp and clear
  • grayscale is basically perfect
  • Demand works great with my Prime subscription and Hulu Plus also looks great
  • clear and crisp on the 120 Hz panel and colors are accurate
  • the picture quality is fantastic

Cons

  • skin tones are a bit off
  • it has some glow from angles on dark images
  • there is only a pair of HDMI inputs on the rear
  • the black levels are just far worse than a VA panel
  • a cloudy
  • muddled mess on this scene
  • Motion Mode] does not come without its own shortcomings
  • noticeable double ghosted images along the edges of moving objects
  • lack of true individual RGB colour adjustment prevents the calibrated image quality
  • hugely disappoints on the connectivity front
  • image quality by a large margin

Sony KDL-42W655A - 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 KDL-42W655A - Full Specifications

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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
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Viewing distance
Optimal67.0 in
Minimum50.0 in
Maximum105.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports2
Number of USB ports1
USB 2.0 ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height25.16 in
Width42.64 in
Weight3.22 lb
Depth2.52 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height29.45 in
Width52.28 in
Depth5.79 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow 200 Hz
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • MPO
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
File formats supported
  • 3GPP
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • WMA
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Skype
  • Web Browser
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Video camerano
Local dimmingyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
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Body with stand
Height26.46 in
Width42.64 in
Weight3.68 lb
Depth11.73 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Annual Energy Use69.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Max95.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • M-JPEG
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • WebM
  • WMV
  • Xvid
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p

Sony KDL-42W655A - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What's your experience with Sony televisions?
    dexter.nicolas
    over 1 year ago
    In recent months, I have seen on Amazon and other internet shops that there is a growing number of negative reviews about Sony TVs.
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Sony KDL-42W655A Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.2
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Sony KDL-42W655A Sony KDL-42W653A review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.09.2013
Sony KDL-42W653A review
4.5

Sony targets the budget market with admirable results

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony W600B Review (KDL40W600B, KDL48W600B)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 21.05.2014
Sony W600B Review (KDL40W600B, KDL48W600B)
3.8

The Sony W600B LED TV is a great budget gaming TV. However, it has a narrow viewing angle and it doesn't have advanced features like motion interpolation. These ...

Sony KDL-42W655A Home review
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whathifi
Published: 09.07.2013
Home review
4.0

A great-looking TV with many strengths but black levels let the side down

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony BRAVIA KDL-W650A LED TV Review
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Tech2
Published: 21.06.2013
Sony BRAVIA KDL-W650A LED TV Review

The Sony brand commands a fair bit of premium when it comes to its displays. This is mostly for a good reason too, because its offerings are known to deliver that extra edge in terms of engineering and therefore, quality and performance as well.

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony LCD TV KDL-32W650A Review
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Reference Home Theater
Published: 03.09.2013
Sony LCD TV KDL-32W650A Review

Just a decade ago, the best displays you could buy for your home were close to 30” in size. CRTs were unable to go much larger so displays like the Sony KD-34XBR960 were state-of-the-art then. Now …

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony KDL-42W653A review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.09.2013
Sony KDL-42W653A review
4.5

Sony targets the budget market with admirable results

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony KDL42W653 LED TV Review
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HDTV Test
Sony KDL42W653 LED TV Review

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.

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony KDL-42W653A
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CNET
Published: 27.08.2013
Sony KDL-42W653A

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.

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony KDL32W653 LED TV Review
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HDTV Test
Sony KDL32W653 LED TV Review

Sony's KDL32W653 delivers a lush image with deep blacks & flat 2.4 gamma, but input lag doesn't go as ultra-low as the larger 42

Sony KDL-42W655A Home review
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whathifi
Published: 02.08.2013
Home review
4.0

It may not be the best in class, but the sharp and clear picture and smart features make it a worthwhile buy

Sony KDL-42W655A Sony KDL-32W650A LED TV Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 25.07.2013
Sony KDL-32W650A LED TV Review

Great things really do come in small sizes.

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