Sony KDL-32CX523

alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality and color. The sound and glare also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony KDL-32CX523 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Sony KDL32CX523 – A Performance Model

 

The Sony KDL32CX523 aka the Bravia CX523 is the descendant to EX403 series from the model year 2010 from Sony. As shown by the model number the CCFL variant of the internet TV lineup of the company has also been downgraded from EX range. So the Sony...

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Sony KDL-32CX523 review

 

Sony is back with one of its first offerings for 2011, and it's a budget belter. Lacking any kind of upmarket panel tech, you'll have to make do with regular LCD (no sign of any LED backlighting here), but elsewhere there are plenty of features to wow...

HD pics, streamed content, new user interface

Average contrast, some motion blur

Well-specified LCD TV that makes up for its lack of LED backlighting by piling on the features. Smartphone control is worth considering while the presence of BBC iPlayer and DLNA streaming make this a thoroughly modern effort - and one that punches...

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Sony KDL-32CX523

 

Sony's KDL-32CX523 does more in both feature and performance terms than you've any right to expect for its money.

Great value ; Excellent online services ; Good pictures for the money

Uninspiring build quality ; A little motion blur ; Not particularly easy to use

The 32CX523 might lack the ‘sexiness' in design and technology terms of an edge LED TV, but its CCFL LCD engine and excellent online features still make it a superbly good value second or even main room TV.

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Sony Bravia CX523 (KDL-32CX523) review

 

The 32-inch Sony Bravia KDL-32CX523 LCD TV offers excellent value for money, delivering impressive standard- and high-definition images, and top-notch Internet features.

Low price tag ; Excellent Internet features ; Impressive standard- and high-definition picture quality ; Beefy sound

Occasional motion blur and judder ; Black levels aren't as deep as those of most LED models

If you're seeking a budget TV that doesn't compromise too much on performance or features, you should definitely check out the Sony Bravia KDL-32CX523. Offering engaging pictures, solid sound quality and some great Internet features, it proves that...

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Amazon review summary for the Sony KDL-32CX523

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 158 user reviews of the Sony KDL-32CX523 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

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84% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Sony kdl32cx523bu

 

Only had this tv for a few weeks so still finding out features but very impressed both as normal tv and with downloading films .I have only 4.9meg broadband connection but both picture and sound quality is superb with no signs of buffering .

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Great TV

 

I bought this TV 9 months ago and decided to go for it when I had a great deal offered to me.

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The best option for less

 

Two very important things to rate this item:

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Sony 32 inch flat screen TV

 

290 for a 32 inch flat screen TV is pretty much average fare these days as TVs go. Sony have always had a good name for quality and reliability - even for their mass produced products made in far eastern 3rd world countries with low labour costs. This...

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Sony KDL 32 TV

 

I received the tv 4 days after I had ordered it. Having h d made my viewing more enjoyable and the tv itself is excellent in all respects. I am glad I purchased it.

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Product Specifications

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion: No
Application Store: No
Application Store (IPTV): No
DLNA certified: Yes
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG4)
DVB-T2: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): No
HbbTV: No
HDTV: Yes
Loudspeakers: Yes
Media Player:Audio/Video
PC Streaming:Audio/Video
Picture and Picture (PAP): No
Picture and Text (PAT): No
Picture in Picture (PIP): No
USB Recording: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Web Content Access: Yes

Connectivity

CI Plus: No
DLNA certified: Yes
DVI Interface: No
Ethernet: No
Front AV Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
Headphone Output: No
Memory Stick: No
PC Streaming:Audio/Video
S-Video: No
Secure Digital Card: No
USB: Yes
VGA / D-Sub Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity:WiFi Ready
YUV Interface: Yes

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:Unknown

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:100
Frequency:100 Hertz
Full HD: Yes
HD ready: Yes
LED Backlight: No

Energy Information

Energy Efficiency Class (EU):C
Energy Saving Trust Feature: No

General Features

3D: No
3D Technology:Not Applicable
Product Type:LCD
Screen Format:16:9
Type:LCD
Type of Monitor:LCD
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