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Sony KDL-55NX720

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4 stars
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Pros

  • NX723 handles both standard definition and HD footage very well
  • images looked incredibly sharp and colours were vibrant at the default settings
  • Programming information is neatly laid out and easy to read

Cons

  • lack of a speaker bezel makes it seem even larger than its 46in
  • lack of bass that leaves it sounding thin and lifeless
  • heavy 3D glasses are not that comfortable to wear

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 54.6 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 60 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KDL-55NX720 - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-55NX720

Pros

  • NX723 handles both standard definition and HD footage very well
  • images looked incredibly sharp and colours were vibrant at the default settings
  • Programming information is neatly laid out and easy to read
  • 2D picture performance is very impressive
  • as mid-distance objects look more solid
  • 40NX723 s design really is nice
  • easy and straightforward
  • The set itself is amazingly slim
  • color temperature was more accurate with the Warm 2 preset
  • Everything else we look for was excellent
  • exceptionally deep blacks and excellent contrast

Cons

  • lack of a speaker bezel makes it seem even larger than its 46in
  • lack of bass that leaves it sounding thin and lifeless
  • heavy 3D glasses are not that comfortable to wear
  • it lacks Adobe Flash support
  • background objects still suffer from a fair amount of ghosting
  • no 3D glasses are supplied with this set as standard
  • telltale double ghosting noise
  • the TV has warmed up a bit
  • 3D images Fiddly operating system Key Specifications
  • flimsy and soulless sound put
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database

Sony KDL-55NX720 - Technical Overview

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

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Sony KDL-55NX720 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size54.6 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast RatioInfinite
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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
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
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Body without stand
Height30.47 in
Width50.43 in
Weight50.93 lb
Depth1.06 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height35.87 in
Width56.34 in
Weight79.37 lb
Depth6.61 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Bravia Internet Video
  • Internet TV
  • Skype
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Ambilightyes
Memory card readerno
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
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Body with stand
Height31.69 in
Width50.43 in
Weight62.17 lb
Depth12.01 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Energy Star Certifiedyes
Annual Energy Use164.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max192.0 W
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes

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Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-55NX720 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 20.09.2011
Sony KDL-55NX720 Review | Digital Trends

Review: The Sony KDL-55NX720 nearly matches the outstanding performance of the company’s top-tier XBR sets, without the top-tier price tag.

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony Bravia KDL-55NX720
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CNET
Published: 11.10.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-55NX720

Sony Bravia KDL-55NX720

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony BRAVIA KDL-55NX720 LED TV (preview)
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Sony BRAVIA KDL-55NX720 LED TV (preview)
0.0

The Sony BRAVIA NX720 has all Sony's top Web features like streaming TV channels and video on demand

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-55NX720 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 20.09.2011
Sony KDL-55NX720 Review | Digital Trends

Review: The Sony KDL-55NX720 nearly matches the outstanding performance of the company’s top-tier XBR sets, without the top-tier price tag.

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-40NX723
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AVForums
Published: 02.10.2011
Sony KDL-40NX723
3.5

It looks the part but can the NX723 match up in its performance?

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-40NX723 LED LCD 3D TV Review
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Sony KDL-40NX723 LED LCD 3D TV Review

Potential Sony KDL-40NX723 buyers need to be aware of a screen uniformity issue affecting the TV. Read our review to find out what it is.

Sony KDL-55NX720 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 11.10.2011
Home review
3.0

The Sony KDL-40NX723 is let down by dim images and horrible sound

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-55NX723 review: Sony KDL-55NX723
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Published: 28.11.2011
Sony KDL-55NX723 review: Sony KDL-55NX723
3.5

The Sony KDL-55NX723 has strong 2D pictures, Internet video services and design but its 3D and audio performance is disappointing.

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony Bravia KDL-46NX723 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 16.12.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-46NX723 review
4.0

Stunning looks and plenty of high-end features, but you can get a better picture for the money

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-40NX723
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 18.10.2011
Sony KDL-40NX723
3.5

The first of Sony’s 2011 Monolithic design TVs is here, and with the Sony KDL-40NX723, beauty is more than skin deep.

Sony KDL-55NX720 Sony KDL-40NX723 review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.09.2011
Sony KDL-40NX723 review
4.5

3D TV more or less justifies its price tag with killer picture performance

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