Sony Bravia KDL-52W5500 Reviews

Summary
alaTest has collected and analysed 345 reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-W5500 Series LCD TV (32",37",40",46",52") from international magazines and websites.

Verdict
Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 204866 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.

Summary
John assesses the 32in Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500 LCD TV and compares it with the 32E5500 model.

Summary
The Sony impresses in all areas, although it's the backlight issue that costs the set a valuable star

Pros
Takes all the brilliant aspects of the KDL-52V5500 and adds even better motion

Cons
but also suffers from the same uneven backlight

Summary
Sony's 'W' series is back to winning ways with a belting, benchmark-setting performance

Pros
Full feature-set ; punchy whites ; natural colour palette ; excellent depth and detail

Cons
Blacks could be truer

Summary
Despite a rather dour exterior, the 1080p, 46-inch Bravia KDL-46W5500 is a fantastic LCD TV. Its images are nothing short of sensational, it offers good connectivity and multimedia functionality, and, compared to other Bravia sets, it's surprisingly ...

Pros
Excellent picture quality ; good connectivity and multimedia functionality ; decent audio ; good value

Cons
Online features are flimsy ; not particularly pretty

Verdict
For those who can't afford one of Sony's exceptional X4500 LED-backlit TVs, the fantastic functionality and performance of the surprisingly affordable Bravia KDL-46W5500 should do the trick. It's just a shame that Sony's online system isn't as good as ...

Summary
Only high-def addicts need apply

Verdict
With an excellent performance with high-def and below-par digital TV, the KDL-46W5500 presents something of a conundrum. If you intend to buy a TV of this size and continue watching Freeview and DVDs, buy a plasma - no question about it. But if a diet ...

Summary
The Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 is a Full HD 32in LCD television with multimedia features, good picture quality and a modern design. It's one of the best mid-size LCD screens we've tested, but its price is double that of some other 32in TVs we've seen.

Verdict
If you're looking for a mid-size LCD television, the Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 is king of the bunch. It comes with a higher price tag than we would have liked, but if you want the pedigree you'll have to pay for it.

Summary
This high-spec 37in LCD telly certainly seems to be the biz - so, has Sony sorted out those pesky backlight-bleed issues?

Pros
Full feature-set. Punchy whites. Natural colour palette. Excellent depth and detail

Cons
Blacks could be truer

Summary
At the moment, Sony is well and truly out in front when it comes to churning out countless high-end HD TVs. And the Sony Bravia KDL-46W5500 is the latest to sit pretty in our front room. But is this powerhouse worth plumping for? Read our Sony Bravia ...

Pros
Stunning pictures, great features and competitive price

Cons
AppliCast web apps are average at best

Verdict
A killer HD TV loaded up with great features, good looks and enough to keep you entertained this winter

Summary
Its rather bland front end gives way to a much more appealing rear, distinguished by a really healthy collection of connections including four HDMIs, a USB port, and an intriguing Ethernet port. This dual-purpose jack can both connect to a DLNA PC, or ...

Pros
Really sharp HD and standard def pictures, good colours and black levels, plenty of features, solid audio

Cons
Limited viewing angle, currently disappointing online service, occasional picture 'bloom', minor motion blur

Summary
The Sony Bravia KDL-46W5500 is a 46-inch Full HD LCD telly with 100Hz motion control, a tonne of picture processing features, 24p Cinema mode, eco settings and four HDMI ports.

Pros
LCD tellies have a shelf life comparable to accident-prone mayflies, so it's a joy to find a futureproof-ish, Full HD flat screen that concentrates on picture, sound and build quality at the expense of high-tech gimmicks. Having said that, this Bravia ...

Cons
No, colours aren't as rich nor blacks as solid as those on the LED-powered 46X4500, but that particular vixen costs twice as much as this foxy lady. Don't expect too much from AppliCast web apps either – the cheesy calculator, clock and FAQ widgets ...

Verdict
Sony's tellies are marching proudly towards a new golden age, matching superb visuals with surprisingly affordable price-tags. Hardly budget priced but a bargain nonetheless.