Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500 Reviews: Bravia, 32" Screen LCD Full HD 1080p TV
273 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
This television is a good all rounder.
“Sleek design. excellent picture. lots of connections for psp, pc, dvd, sky etc…”
Jenny, Orpington
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Available via Reevoo.com from £547 – £719 at 22 retailers
Product Details
Freeview, 4 HDMI ports, 2 Scarts More »
Real customer reviews
273 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.
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*not all purchasers provided a score or review
Jenny, Orpington , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Sleek design. Excellent picture. Lots of connections for PSP, PC, DVD, Sky etc with room to spare. The 32" is just the right size for the flat. I would highly reccomend this TV.
- The sound quality is probably better with a Dolby set of speakers, which I do not have yet, otherwise, the sound needs to be turned up louder sometimes to hear clarity. Not really a bad point and there are no other obvious points to mention.
purchased 10 Apr 2009
NICO, Lancaster , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »
Score 10.0/10
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amazing images, great network facilities, programs from sky looks really good,lots of connections if you re not using hdmi yet. use of rss feed . works well with a pc.doesn t attract dust. easy menu for setup. no clouding, perfect black ( tried with the dark night and star wars in a dark room),no bleeding.
Best 32 on the market at the moment.
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Apr 2009
Tom, Kingston , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Got it at a great price and is a great upgrade from my old 28" CRT TV - Bigger screen, clearer picture and takes up much less space.
- Motionflow is good for sports but distracting for other programs / films - but you can turn it on and off.
purchased 28 Mar 2009
Ian, Broxburn , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Superb picture quality, & as I play it through a Sony surround sound system, the actual TV speakers are a bit of a moot point for me anyway.
- Not too keen on it's energy saving function, as I use a Sony surround sound system, & Virgin+ set top box: the TV remote control functions are semi redundant; but the TV keeps on flashing up that it's going to switch off (unless I press any button on its r/c). A bit of a pain that.
purchased 31 Mar 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “High spec fanatic” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ It is a Sony. If it lasts as long as my last Sony TV which had a superb picture until the end after 18 years I will be a satisfied customer.
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 06 Apr 2009
Jiri, Andover , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Superb, crystal clear picture for HDTV programs (I use SKY+HD). Other (standard definition) programs are pretty good, so buy this full HD TV only if you intend to view HD programs mostly and remember there will be many more of them available in near future. Lots of connections available.
- Sound could be better, I am missing the trebles, but maybe just because I only use the built in speakers. Perhaps sound will be better if TV is connected to external audio system.
purchased 21 Mar 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Everything about the picture is excellent. Brings out details hadn't previously noticed on my older 1080p tv. Noticeable 3D effect on picture, even on standard defintion thanks to motionflow feature. I think its the resolution of this set which has really made the difference though. HD stuff looks fantastic. Even sony ps2 through rgb scart looks better than on an old crt tv. Inbuilt Surround sound is a nice little bonus. Has some interesting features you wouldn't perhaps expect of a tv this price.
- Lots to fiddle with before you know exactly what everything does.
purchased 20 Apr 2009
Julia, Rainham, Kent
Score 10.0/10+ We chose to purchase this TV after doing a great deal of research and we weren’t disappointed. It does all what we need. We looked for a TV that had a 1080p optical output, pc input, usb for watching slide shows of holiday snaps and family photos, so you can use it as a digital photo frame.
- Its wasn't free but is value for money.
purchased 17 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ This TV is future proof. On Standard Def TV to HD Blue Ray this performs perfectly. I use it mostly to play my PS3 but do watch a little normally TV. On both accounts it work like a dream. It is so easy to set up took me 5 mins. The menu system is Classic sony. I really cannot fault this TV. There is no better 32" TV out there.
- None what so ever.
purchased 07 Apr 2009
Ben, Tunbridge Wells, Kent , “High spec fanatic” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Superb picture quality, sound and design. Was so surprised with the value of the product even with the manufacture name!!! would definately recommend to anyone. Great product, great price!!!!
- None
purchased 22 Mar 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ excellent all around
- light reflections from lights in room in piano black shiny surround
purchased 05 Apr 2009
Ben, Pontypool , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Stylish looking television that delivers a first class picture even when not hooked up to a HD scource. A trifle expensive but the quality shows. The 100htz picture is great for sports.
- None as yet.
purchased 08 Apr 2009
Jo, Reading , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Looks great and sounds great. I've always thought Sony a bit expensive, but this TV is worth every penny. It's very easy to use
- none
purchased 17 Apr 2009
Michael, Upminster
Score 9.0/10+ The best points for me are the picture clarity and the size of the 32", i'm glad i didn't buy a larger screen as this fits our room very nicely, some of the larger TV's are absolute monsters - size isn't everything !
- Only had the TV for about 3 weeks and haven't come across any bad points yet.
purchased 02 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Watching High Definition content on this TV is really something to behold! Colours are incredibly vivid and images razor sharp. Motion Flow picture technology removes jagged edges making this Bravia machine perfect for watching sports. Scene selector optimises picture and sound quality at the touch of a button and design guru's will love the piano black finish and PS2 style menu layout.
- Streaming content to this TV from other devices via DLNA is practically impossible. Reccomend partnering with Apple TV for movies and music on demand. Will also need connecting to a surround sound speaker kit for proper home cinema experience.
purchased 14 Apr 2009
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Expert reviews for Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500
PC Advisor expert review
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.
This Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500 review continued on PC Advisor
reviewed 08 Sep 2009
TechRadar expert review
Sony's KDL-32W5500 32-inch LCD TV is effectively the 'plain' sibling of the fancy-looking KDL-32E5500. With that in mind, this model is not nearly as dramatically designed as the nearly twice as expensive 32E5500. For, in place of the latter model's sleek, white bezel with contrasting black, wood or metallic options, the 32-inch 32W5500 sports a gloss black frame and routine lines. It picks up pace with its connections, though, thanks to four HDMIs, a USB port, and an Ethernet jack. The USB can handle video and audio files as well as JPEG stills, while the latter enables access to…
This Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500 review continued on TechRadar
reviewed 06 Aug 2009
Product Features
Screen Size in Inches
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32 |
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Type of Screen
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LCD |
HD TV
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Full HD 1080p |
Freeview or Freesat Tuner
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Freeview |
Built-in Disc Player
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No |
HDMI Interface
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4 |
Number of Scart Interfaces
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2 |
Frequency (Hz)
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100 |
Contrast Ratio (X:1)
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80000 |
Screen Resolution (pixels)
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1080p |
| Response Time in ms | 8 |
Reflection Angle
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178 |
Screen Format
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16:9 |
PC Interface
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Yes |
USB Port
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Yes |
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
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Yes |
Picture in Picture (PIP)
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Yes |
Energy Savings Trust Feature
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Yes |
Weight (kg)
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15 |
Weight (kg)
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12.5 |
| Height in mm | 538 |
Width in mm
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798 |
| Depth in mm | 89 |
Freeview
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Yes |
FreeSat Tuner
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No |
| Sound System | Dolby Digital |
Colour
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Black |
Also known as: Sony KDL-32W5500, Sony KDL-32W5500U, Sony Bravia KDL32W5500
TV Buyers GuideManufacturer's Description
The ultimate home cinema experience
Quite simply innovation at its best: This TV is a keeper. Available from 32", the W5500 delivers the next generation in picture excellence with unrivalled depth, richness and clarity. What’s more, you can connect to your favourite digital devices for total entertainment.
Great pictures, great looks
Slim, elegant and ultra cool, an updated draw the LINE design concept conveys just how stunning this TV looks. Accented by a subtle half mirror ornament, the deep piano black finish creates an effortlessly contemporary look to flatter any living space.
3 year guarantee
We are currently offering an exclusive 3 year guarantee on the latest BRAVIA LCD TVs sized 26” and above. Every BRAVIA purchased already comes with a guarantee, but for complete peace of mind, we are giving an exclusive 3 year guarantee.
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