Sony WB6xx (2014) Series

image quality, sound, usability, price, size

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Excellent motion handling ; Low input lag

Colors are inaccurate at an angle ; Average peak brightness

This TV has four HDMI inputs – more than any other TV we reviewed.

The Linux smart interface is not as easy to navigate as others.

This Sony TV falls right in the middle of our lineup in terms of image quality and convenience, but the inexpensive price tag makes this TV an intriguing option.

Stunning picture quality for its money ; Good smart TV system ; Good range of connections

Flimsy build quality ; Pretty average audio ; No 4OD or ITV Player support

We guess some people might feel a bit peeved at the lack of standard colour management facilities on the 40W605B. But our view is that the colour handling is so good anyway that most of the relatively mainstream audience this TV is targeted at will...

Clean, detailed ; Natural-looking colours ; Decent upscaler ; Improved, intuitive interface ; Generous smart features ; Good remote

Sound ; Lacks detail in darks ; No 3D

A good picture for a good price, this TV is well worth considering

Sharp, detailed ; Likeably rich colours ; Good upscaler ; Prolific smart offering ; Light, but sturdy build

Sound could be better

Best 40-46in TV, Awards 2014. This five-star Sony is a great set that’s easy on the eye and wallet

Sharp, detailed, Likeably rich colours, Good upscaler, Prolific smart offering, Light, but sturdy build

Sound could be better

Best 40-46in TV, Awards 2014. This five-star Sony is a great set that’s easy on the eye and wallet

This set's ability to produce pictures with deep black levels and pleasingly accurate colours help it stand out from the mid-range crowd. Add in its good lineup of ports and easy to use menu system and you've got an impressive TV.

The smart TV system isn't as good as Samsung's smart offering and it is sometimes unresponsive to the remote for several seconds after coming out of standby. The lack of 3D support may be an issue for some too.

If you're after excellent picture quality at a reasonable price, the KDL-42W705 really delivers. It lacks extras such as 3D support and advanced motion processing, but its price reflects this and overall picture quality is still very strong.