Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Sony KDL-40W605

alaTest has collected and analyzed 281 reviews of Sony KDL-40W605. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The sound and image quality also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the energy efficiency and remote control.

usability, image quality, sound, price, design

remote control, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KDL-40W605 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

See all Sony TVs

Review analysis

(Based on 281 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Review Ratings

  (54% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews   (38% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews   (4% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews   (1% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews   (3% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

usability
  Show positive (76%)Show negative (24%)(Show all)
image quality
  Show positive (95%)Show negative (5%)(Show all)
sound
  Show positive (59%)Show negative (41%)(Show all)
price
  Show positive (78%)Show negative (22%)(Show all)
design
  Show positive (81%)Show negative (19%)(Show all)
size
  Show positive (73%)Show negative (27%)(Show all)
reliability
  Show positive (68%)Show negative (32%)(Show all)
remote control
  Show positive (17%)Show negative (83%)(Show all)
durability
  Show positive (73%)Show negative (27%)(Show all)
color
  Show positive (92%)Show negative (8%)(Show all)
tuner
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
energy
  None yetShow negative (100%)(Show all)
glare
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
More features

Showing 154 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 47 of 154 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (5)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony KDL-40W605

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Sony KDL-40W605 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and usability are overall positive. The price and sound are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the color and remote control.

image quality, sound, price, usability, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony SONY KDL-40W605 40 -inch LCD 1080 pixels 200 Hz TV • Sony SONY KDL-40W605 40 -inch LCD 1080 pixels 200 Hz TV

Dec, 2018

Recommended by TR

Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony KDL-40W605B

 

Sony rewrites what to expect from an affordable LCD TV

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...

May, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KDL-40W605B review

 

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

Jul, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KDL-40W605B

 

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

Jul, 2014
Read the full review

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

Sony Bravia KDL-40W605 review: A modestly priced TV from a big manufacturer that delivers excellent picture quality

 

Its keen price and sumptuous picture quality make Sony's KDL-40W605 a good buy for those after a high-quality, mid-range TV.

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.

May, 2014
Read the full review

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W605

 

After weeks of searching for that right TV for both Gaming and Sport i have got to say this TV is really good the picture is great the sound is really good for a slim tv where they don't have room for decent sound quality i got to say im impressed with...

Not got any :)

Oct, 2015
Read the full review

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W605

 

Great design

Reflection on screen during daylight viewing

May, 2015
Read the full review

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W605

 

Good clear picture and sound. Easy to set up. Overall we are pleased that we chose BRAVIA

May, 2015
Read the full review

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W605

 

Very good image quality, good sound quality. Direct link to Netflix etc., removes the problems of Apple TV plug in

Over complicated controls make it complicated to use

May, 2015
Read the full review

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W605

 

Slim and fits exactly in the slot we bought it for. It looks great and the picture is perfect, also great that netflix is only a button click away.

May, 2015
Read the full review

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W605

 

I could write a book! I previously had a Sony Plasma TV bought in 2003 and this Bravia is streets ahead (after 12 years you would expect it!)

May, 2015
Read the full review
1
2
3
4
5

Product Specifications

Audio

Audio decoders:Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies:Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Pulse
Built-in audio decoders:Dolby Digital
Built-in speaker(s):Y
Built-in speakers: Yes
Dolby technologies:Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Pulse
Number of loudspeakers:2
Number of Speakers:2
RMS rated power:16

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:Y
DLNA Certified: Yes

Design

Color of product:Black

Display

24p: Yes
24p support:Y
3D:N
3D compatibility: No
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Comb Filter:3D
Display Diagonal:40
Display Diagonal (metric):40
Display Resolution:1920 x 1080
HD type:Full HD
Motion interpolation frequency:200
Motion interpolation technology:Motionflow
Screen format adjustments:4:3, 14:9, 16:9
Screen shape:Flat
Supported graphics resolutions:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes:1080p
Viewing angle, horizontal:89
Viewing angle, vertical:89

Energy Management

Annual Energy Consumption:66
Energy efficiency compliance:A+
Power consumption (max):84
Power consumption (standby):0.5
Power consumption (typical):45

Ergonomics

On/Off switch: Yes
VESA mounting:Y
VESA mounting interfaces:11.8 x 7.87

Management Features

Electronic Program Guide (EPG):Y
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages:BUL, CRO, CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, EST, FRE, GRE, HEB, HUN, ITA, KAZ, LAV, LIT, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SER, SLK, SLV, TUR, UKR
On/Off timer: Yes
Picture-and-Picture: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes
Smart modes:Cinema, Game, Sports, Standard

Networking

Browser supported:Opera
Ethernet LAN:Y
Ethernet LAN connection: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Wi-Fi ready:Y
Wi-Fi standards:802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
WLAN-ready: Yes

Other Features

Advanced contrast enhancer:Y
Apps:Y
BRAVIA Sync:Y
HDD recording: Yes
HDMI in:1
i-Manual:Y
On-screen display for external input:Y
Placement supported:Horizontal
Screen mirroring:Y
USB playback:Y

Packaging Content

Desktop stand: Yes
Handheld remote control: Yes

Packaging Data

Package depth:5.31
Package height:25.4
Package weight:26.5
Package width:47.3

Performance

24p: Yes
24p support:Y
Deep color support:Y
Deep colour support: Yes
Game mode: Yes
Panorama: Yes
Parental Control: Yes
Teletext:2000
Teletext function: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Audio (L,R) in:2
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity:1
Common interface Plus (CI+): Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in:1
Composite video in:1
DVI port: Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity:1
HDMI ports quantity:4
Headphone outputs:1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL):Y
RF ports quantity:1
SCART ports quantity:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity:2

Power

Annual Energy Consumption:66
Energy efficiency class:A+
Power consumption (max):84
Power consumption (standby):0.5
Power consumption (typical):45

Smart TV

Internet TV: Yes
Smart TV: Yes

Technical Details

Auto Wide mode:Y
Clear Phase technology:Y
LED backlight: Yes

TV Tuner

Analog signal format system:NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Auto channel search: Yes
Digital signal format system:DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2
Number of tuners:1
Tuner Type:Analog & digital

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:3.5
Depth (with stand):6.38
Height:21.9
Height (with stand):23
Package depth:5.31
Package height:25.4
Package weight:423.3
Package width:47.3
Weight:261
Weight with stand:278.7
Width:36.5
Width (with stand):36.5