Sony Bravia KDL-V3000 Series LCD TV (40",46") Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 587 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the glare. The menu also impresses, but many are less positive about the connectivity.

Glare, Menu, Black level, Price

Connectivity, Remote control

Reviewers rate this product 92/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Sony Bravia KDL-V3000 Series LCD TV (40",46") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

My first color TV was a Trinitron, and I spent the extra money because I knew the Sony name meant quality.

This display can also accept the optional Internet Video Link. It plugs into the back of the set and uses a broadband connection to stream online content. I didn't have one to try out but have seen it demonstrated, and the setup is pretty hassle-free

It's rare to find an HDTV at any price that delivers near-accurate color right out of the box, but the 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 did exactly that. The set further impressed me with its ink-like black levels and dark screen material that together ...

Superb color accuracy. Impressive image contrast.

Considerable smearing in motion scenes. Narrow viewing sweet spot. Film-mode detection was inconsistent. Excessive overscan with standard definition and component 720p video.

Sony's Bravia KDL-46V3000 delivered the best out-of-box color I've seen from any HDTV, but unacceptable image blurring when displaying dark scenes as well as a narrow viewing sweet spot make it difficult to recommend.