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Sony KDL-55EX720

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Pros

  • 2D performance is very good
  • Scaling was also excellent
  • High Definition content images were suitably detailed and crisp

Cons

  • coloured aliasing in crosstalk-affected areas
  • Errors in brighter areas were generally not visible
  • creating large and unsightly ringing around edges

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 54.6 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 200 Hz
  • yes
  • no

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Sony KDL-55EX720 - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-55EX720

Pros

  • 2D performance is very good
  • Scaling was also excellent
  • High Definition content images were suitably detailed and crisp
  • 3D picture quality has been improved compared to the 2010 models
  • solid color accuracy in bright areas
  • very good reflection control in bright rooms
  • detail with HD sources was excellent
  • Standard
  • Smooth
  • Clear
  • and Clear Plus

Cons

  • coloured aliasing in crosstalk-affected areas
  • Errors in brighter areas were generally not visible
  • creating large and unsightly ringing around edges
  • it no longer appears over the TV picture
  • The edges of the screen were also mildly brighter than the centre
  • Nor is there trailing behind motion
  • crosstalk is remarkably bad
  • - and its 3D pictures are every bit as nasty
  • 3D fuzziness and blurring is gone
  • The browser does not support flash
  • on EX720 are not particularly wide and from wide angles colors look washed out

Sony KDL-55EX720 - Technical Overview

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

Sony KDL-55EX720 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size54.6 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate200.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio1,000,000:1
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Viewing distance
Optimal88.0 in
Minimum66.0 in
Maximum138.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
Digital Audio Ports1
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Body without stand
Height30.28 in
Width49.96 in
Weight44.53 lb
Depth1.61 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height35.67 in
Width56.73 in
Weight70.55 lb
Depth6.77 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max177.0 W
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Bravia Internet Video
  • Internet TV
  • Skype
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Memory card readerno
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
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Body with stand
Height31.46 in
Width49.96 in
Weight56.0 lb
Depth12.4 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Energy Star Certifiedyes
Annual Energy Use165.0 kWH/year
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Video
File formats supportedMPEG
Video quality standards
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p

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Sony KDL-55EX720 Sony - Editorial Reviews (20)

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Published: 11.07.2011
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4.0

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Published: 18.03.2011
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3.0

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Published: 18.07.2011
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Sony BRAVIA KDL-55EX720 3D LED TV
3.8

Sony’s cheapest 3D LED TV has good picture quality for a reasonable price

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Published: 23.09.2011
Sony KDL-32EX720 3D TV Review

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Sound & Vision
Published: 23.06.2011
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 21.04.2011
Sony EX720 review

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Published: 31.05.2011
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3.5

The Sony Bravia KDL-40EX720 is a decent smart TV that offers a good quality picture, but a spotty feature count for the money.

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Published: 18.03.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-55EX720 LED LCD 3D HDTV Review

3D TVs are finally coming down in price, but we're still not sold on the whole headache & eyestrain thing.

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PC World
Sony BRAVIA KDL-55EX720 LED TV (preview)
0.0

The BRAVIA EX720 is Sony's cheapest 3D LED TV and can access Sony Internet TV streaming video

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Published: 26.02.2012
Sony KDL-32EX723
3.0

Mark takes one of Sony's smallest 3D TVs for a spin.

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Published: 28.06.2011
Sony KDL-40EX723
3.0

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