Testseek.com have collected 44 expert reviews of the Sony KDL-40EX524 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony KDL-40EX524.
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The editors liked
The Sony KDL-EX523 series is relatively inexpensive for an LED-based LCD TV. It delivered decent black-level depth and very good video processing
Including the ability to handle 1080p/24 sources. Its cinema preset provides decently accurate pictures out
Slim profile
Built-in Wi-Fi and good Internet options
Nice range of audio options
* Slim profile
* Built-in Wi-Fi and good Internet options
Featurerich BRAVIA Internet Video portal
Design
USB recording
New user interface
Smart TV and new IPTV interface
Design and build
Connectivity
Price.
The editors didn't like
The Sony television exhibits murky shadow detail and blue tinge in dark areas. Uniformity is a problem with large gray splotches across black screens
Average picture quality with muted colors
60Hz refresh rate produces motion blur
* 60Hz refresh rate produces motion blur
Price when rated
$990
Poor motion picture resolution
No support for MKV files
The lack of picture quality finessing (no MontionFlow for example) means fast moving pictures can be a tad blurry and the audio output leaves something to be desired. Product Shots Sony's new Bravia KDL-40EX524 Edge LED HD TV sports a fine line of internet TV features and a Presence Sensor detects if anyone is watching (or not) and shuts down the picture when no one is around watching the tele
Vivid and engaging colours; impressive contrast performance; excellent Internet features
Inconsistent backlight; gutless audio; doesn't support MKV streaming; motion blur
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....
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Published: 2011-08-14, Author: Steve , review by: avforums.com
Out-of-the-box greyscale is excellent, Calibrated greyscale is reference, Out-of-the-box colour gamut is good, Video processing is good, Internet features are very good, Qriocity shows some potential, Mobile application for TV control, Power consumption i
Very uneven backlight uniformity, Poor off-axis performance, No Colour Management System, Uncomfortable remote control design
Overall, I’d rate the 40EX524 as a stylish, everyman telly with a forward looking feature roster. As such, it bodes well for other screens in Sony’s 2011 line. While more demanding users should look up the Sony range for better picture quality, I susp...
Accurate colours in Expert mode: average deltaE of 2.4, Excellent contrast ratio: 4017:1, Matte finish doesn't suffer from reflections, Low energy consumption: 77 W
No motion interpolation, Viewing angles too narrow, Media player doesn't support enough video formats, Display less responsive than average, Clouding on our test unit
The Sony EX523 is an entry-level LED TV with a great picture quality. All that's missing is support for 3D and motion interpolation....
As the sub-$1000 price suggests, this isn't Sony's highest-end HDTV. Its refresh rate is only 60Hz, and it doesn't have all the bells, whistles, and advanced picture-adjustment settings that hard-core videophiles may be looking for. However, it does o...
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Published: 2011-03-14, Author: Philip , review by: asia.cnet.com
Overall sharp and clean visuals; good blacks and shadow details; Web browser; online videos; Wi-Fi-ready; affordable.
Visible film judder; slightly muted colors; bass-shy speakers; no Flash support for Web browser; dated app user interface.
This inexpensive LED-edgelit TV outputs good visuals from standard-definition sources, but lacks the color vibrancy of higher-end models. ...
