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Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5500
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| Screen size | 46 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | N.C. | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 100000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | NC |
| Response time | N.C. |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 Watt RMS |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x4) • SCART (x2) • Component • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1091 x 725 x 330 mm |
| Weight | 23.5 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: September 9, 2009
Test date: September 9, 2009
This model is the 46'' version of the 52'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Sony Bravia KDL-52VZ5500.
Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size!
The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources. In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested. Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.
Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
Pluses
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Very good image quality
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Backlit remote control
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Low electrical consumption
Minuses
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Doesn't support many video formats
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Narrow viewing angles
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Poor audio quality
With this latest incarnation, the Z series loses a little of its shine. The Z5500 is a good television, but it's not amongst the stars.
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