Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX524

39 reviews

May, 2013

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Image quality (14)
Sound (9)
Usability (7)
Connectivity (5)
Design (2)

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Resolution (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and connectivity. The usability and sound are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the resolution.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony KDL-32EX524 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: (homecinemachoice.com)

HARDWARE REVIEW Sony KDL-40EX524

If net connectivity is this year's hot TV ticket, Sony's affordable EX-range is smokin', says Steve May

Feature-rich BRAVIA Internet Video portal; design; USB recording; new user interface

Poor motion picture resolution; no support for MKV files

Overall, I rate the EX524 as a solid mainstream TV. While it may lack the visual finesse of models further up the Sony range, it does offer a great feature spread, with welcome eco credentials and excellent net connectivity.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: Jason Denwood (pocket-lint.com)

Sony KDL-37EX524 review

Another measured attempt by Sony, this time in the increasingly rare, but popular with consumers, 37-inch size. It sits slap bang in the middle of the company's impressive, and popular, Essential EX range.

BBC iPlayer, Lovefilm & Demand 5, Freeview HD, excellent EPG, good upscaling, iPhone app, black levels

Long-winded GUI, Wi-Fi is a pricey add-on, lacks Full HD detail, some motion blur

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 certainly punches above its weight

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Steve May (t3.com)

Sony KDL-40EX524 review

Sony's puts net connectivity first with affordable 2D LED

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Sony KDL-32EX524 review

There's plenty to like about the 32-inch Sony KDL-32EX524, including its warm pictures, good selection of Internet video services and stylish design. However, it's let down slightly by below-par contrast performance and some issues with motion blur.

Warm colours ; Good upscaling of standard-definition channels ; Stylish design ; Good connectivity

Motion blur ; Contrast performance could be better

The Sony KDL-32EX524 certainly isn't without its flaws. Motion handling could be better and we would have liked to have seen more contrast in its pictures.

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony KDL-32EX524

Although it's no classic, Sony's entry-level 32in LED TV combines solid pictures with excellent multimedia skills to enjoyable effect.

Good value ; Class-leading online service ; Good all-round picture quality

Operating system not great ; Minor motion blur ; Not the brightest picture

Minor motion blur and a slight lack of brightness once it’s been set up to produce its best contrast performance stop the 32EX524 from being a total star. But it’s certainly worth adding to any affordable 32in audition list, especially if you're...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Bravia KDL-40EX524 review

The 40-inch Sony Bravia KDL-40EX524 is a decent-enough LED TV. Unfortunately, while it offers excellent Internet features and generally good picture quality, it's let down by its lacklustre audio, backlight inconsistencies and motion blur.

Vivid and engaging colours ; Impressive contrast performance ; Excellent Internet features

Inconsistent backlight ; Gutless audio ; Doesn't support MKV streaming ; Motion blur

The Bravia KDL-40EX524 is a decent-enough TV, but it doesn't offer as good value for money as some of Sony's other recent budget and mid-range models. It excels when it comes to Internet features and its overall picture quality is of a high...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony KDL-37EX524

Sony's KDL-37EX524 does rather more in feature and performance terms than you might expect for its money.

Decent value ; Excellent online services ; Mostly good picture quality

Motion blur ; Best picture settings lack brightness ; Operating system needs work

If you can accommodate the 37EX524 in a reasonably dark room, or an environment where you can at least reduce light levels heavily when watching anything ‘serious’, then it’s capable of producing some impressively cinematic, contrast-rich images free...

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Sony KDL-32EX524

alaTest has collected and analysed 32 user reviews of the Sony KDL-32EX524 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

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81% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: martyn9652 (amazon.co.uk)

Sony TVs are in a different league to all others

What an excellent TV all round and up to Sony's normal high standard. I am very impressed with the picture quality and brightness of the LED technology. Having shopped around everywhere Amazon still had the best price and excellent delivery service.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Binky Huckaback "Binky" (amazon.co.uk)

Don't get me started about the sound...

So glad I found the review here by Annette Curtain "Eh See" - I couldn't agree more. I've just bought this set (half the RRP - whatchagunnado?) and her take is, bar one or two points, spot-on.

Apr, 2012

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Product Specifications

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion:

Application Store:

Application Store (IPTV):

DLNA certified:

Yes

DVB-C:

DVB-S:

DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG4)

DVB-T2:

DVD Player / Recorder:

Electronic Program Guide (EPG):

HbbTV:

HDTV:

Yes

Loudspeakers:

Yes

Media Player:Audio/Video

PC Streaming:Audio/Video

Picture and Picture (PAP):

Picture and Text (PAT):

Picture in Picture (PIP):

USB Recording:

Yes

Web Browser:No / Yes

Web Content Access:No / Yes

Connectivity

CI Plus:

DLNA certified:

Yes

DVI Interface:

Ethernet:No / Yes

Front AV Interface:

HDMI:

Yes

HDMI PORT:

Yes

Headphone Output:

Memory Stick:

PC Streaming:Audio/Video

S-Video:

Secure Digital Card:

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 / 200

Frequency:100 Hertz / 200 Hertz

Full HD:

Yes

HD ready:

Yes

LED Backlight:Edge LED

Energy Information

Energy Efficiency Class (EU):A / Unknown

Energy Saving Trust Feature:

General Features

3D:

3D Technology:Not Applicable

Product Type:LCD

Screen Format:16:9

Type:LCD

Type of Monitor:LCD

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