Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500 Reviews: Bravia, 32" Screen LCD Full HD 1080p TV

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Score: 8.9/10

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 View all 273 real customer reviews

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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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All purchasers (270)
Design9.0
Ease of use8.8
Image quality9.2
Sound quality8.3
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.8
Overall rating8.9
Multi-purpose viewer (64)
Film and documentary lover (30)
Sports and games fan (20)
High spec fanatic (10)
Occasional TV watcher (3)
Other (143)
 

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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.

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purchased 10 Apr 2009

NICO, Lancaster , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ 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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

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

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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.

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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.

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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Picture quality full HD with adjustable motionflow, easy to set up and use with an on screen menu sytem. Ethernet connection to home network access's music, photo and video playback from the menu.

- None

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purchased 15 Apr 2009

Nick, Hull E.Yorks , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Very good image qualty (with sky hd box input, on hd channels,) reasonable to good image quality with sd input via the same box. Now I have Upraded my tv input to hd, the picture is as I would expect of a tv of this price. Also very good to extremely good image quality with blueray full hd input.
Sound acceptable. I have not checked out freeview yet as I dont need to.
Overall glad I bought this tv.

- None really, accept I wish I had bought a 37" purely for the size...[ If you want to watch only sd quality you only need hd not full hd. BUT then you wouldnt buy this tv, you would buy a cheaper one..] THIS tv does what it says on the box, plays full hd & hd, very well indeed.... see above good points

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purchased 15 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Compact for size of picture good sound and can watch without glasses which is a bonus

- None

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purchased 26 Jun 2009

Andy, Matlock , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 5.0/10

+ Excellent spec and picture quality

- very noisy humming sound from backlighting electronics in TV hamper viewing enjoyment

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Apr 2009

Diane, Romford

Score 9.0/10

+ I've always bought sony for my tv, video, dvd player and never had any issues with breaking down or quality. This tv has sharp image and is the perfect size for the living room and doesn't overwhelm the room. It was easy to install and get started too.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 16 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Easy to set up.
Excellent viewing modes, cinema, sports, etc. Theatre mode ideal for most viewing.
Clear bright screen.
Networkable

- Piano black surround is difficult to keep free from fingerprints, and seems to collect dust far too easily.

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purchased 25 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Very stylish - the TV actually looks like you've blown a few hundred quid on it, as opposed to some more "plasticy" looking TVs out there. Lovely picture on Xbox 360 games and DVDs. Was initially worried that the sound would be tinny, but all sounds good.
I took ages to choose this TV, and for a 32" I think it's awesome - full HD resolution and 100hZ at a fair price

- Built in EPG is ok, but once you've used Sky EPG everything else seems slow and labour intensive - hardly a gripe though.

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purchased 31 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to set up, straight out of the box. Menu is simple and user friendly. Sony quality.

- Screen does not tilt forwards or backwards, when mounted on the supplied stand (unlike samsung models).

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Nice picture good colour
easy to operate

- none

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purchased 29 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent picture, easy set up

- Reviewer left no comment

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Mar 2009

Paul, Welshpool , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Great picture quality and sound, superb connectivity with 4 HDMI sockets.

- Shiny black plastic finish is a dust magnet and scratches easily, especially the stand.

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Apr 2009

John, Hullbridge , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Picture Perfect

- Cannot change sound settings for some reason still haven't figured out why

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purchased 04 Apr 2009

Sam, Ware , “Other”

Score 9.0/10

+ Fantastic picture and colour

- Working through options/menus etc I found difficult especially to do with photo slideshow

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purchased 05 Apr 2009

Darron, Uxbridge , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ picture and multimedia connectivity

- sound quality
wireless LAN would have been better for me.

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purchased 09 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent product. Veryy pleasing to the eye. Excellent picture; Many functions not yet using, but will in time.

- Sound could be better. May have to add a sound system.

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purchased 09 Apr 2009

Alan, Newmarket , “Occasional TV watcher” More like this »

Score 7.0/10

+ Styling, easy setup and menus. Quality feel about product.

- None really. Picture isn't anything special for upmarket tv perhaps.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Sound quality could be better.

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purchased 11 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Great Quality picture and sound. Only downside is sometimes because it looks too real, it looks fake!!

- Reviewer left no comment

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Great picture and design

- Sound a little difficult to set up correctly. Inbuilt Freeview picture quality not quite as good as my old tuner when connected through Scart cable which is a little disappointing.

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purchased 11 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Reliable brand. Great picture quality in HD. Good menu system.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 17 Apr 2009

Palo, St Albans , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ fantastic TV

- expensive

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purchased 15 Apr 2009

Mukesh, Coventry , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent TV as expected from Sony, great new menu.

- Reviewer left no comment

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Apr 2009

steve, coventry , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ the design is stylish, sleek and sexy.
it's good quility that has been easy to set up and use.

- Reviewer left no comment

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5 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Apr 2009

tim, yateley , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Picture and easy of use

- none yet found

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purchased 23 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Probably the best LCD display available at a reasonable price

- A few software bugs in the system

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purchased 20 Apr 2009

Brian, Solihull , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Everything! Absolutely delighted!

- None!

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ design, clarity of picture and sound, high spefication

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 03 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ good tv .good for football and ps3

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 20 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ picture quality, ease of use

- none really

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purchased 18 May 2009

norman, bridlington , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ easy to set up

- slow to start up

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purchased 16 May 2009

donald, calne wiltshire

Score 9.0/10

+
great picture.easy to use

- would have liked to be able to turn off the time ikon on the screen.
the screen surround is much to shiny,and reflects all the lights back at the veiwer

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purchased 07 May 2009

Will, Bristol , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Great picture, lots of features (24p playback, 4 x HDMI, DLNA etc), easy to use, looks good but...

- Gloss black attracts dust and is difficult to keep clean, auto picture mode could work more effectively.

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purchased 15 May 2009

Julie, London

Score 10.0/10

+ Initial set up is very easy. Standard definition picture is extremely good but once in high definition it has to be the best picture I have seen. With 4 HDMI connections it's easy to connect everything to it. All the on board menus are very easy to follow, it's very easy to tweak everything to your own liking.

- None.

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purchased 30 May 2009

Craig, London

Score 10.0/10

+ Great all round, top spec at great value

- All colours available as long as its black

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purchased 03 Jun 2009

Kevin, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Score 10.0/10

+ Plenty of HDMI ports, more than most other Tv's, no need to switch the cable over I can run my Computer off it either using the VGA or HDMI connection with the sound coming out of the Tv or Headphones from the Computer. I can run my American PS3 with it.

- I cannot really thinl of anything important. I am using it more like a monitor than a TV, I don't actually have the Aerial plugged into it.

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purchased 29 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 5.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Picture not great - better through seperate digi box

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4 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Presentation of information on screen regarding set-up was somewhat confusing for me and it took some time to properly connect my satellite signal.

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5 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Excellent picture and sound.
3 year warranty.
Easy to use menu.

- Very slow to show picture when switched on.

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purchased 12 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ wow ! 100 hz a must great picture

- Reviewer left no comment

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Apr 2009

Mike, Leeds

Score 6.0/10

+ Looks great and very good picture quality

- Big delay when you turn the screen on, often have to wait 10 seconds before seeing a picture.
Also no auto sense on the inputs so you have to manually select which input your using even if only 1 is turned on. Not great sound quality for a TV or this price but you pay the picture!

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purchased 18 Jun 2009

Robert, Melton Mowbray , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ exactly what i wanted

- slow to start up and allways starts on last channel

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purchased 29 May 2009

melinda, bristol

Score 10.0/10

+ Fantastic picture and sound quality, very straight forward to operate and looks really stylish.

- none

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purchased 26 Jul 2009

Bryon, Rosyth/Dunfermline , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ To many to list. Lets put it this way if you buy this TV you wont be able to take the smug grin off your face for a few years.

- None

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purchased 28 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Brilliant picture & sound. Very impressed how easy it was to set up & connect to DVD, VCR etc. Sony do great products!

- Black gloss finish shows all the finger prints.

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purchased 03 Aug 2009

John, Swindon

Score 9.0/10

+ It is the best v I have ever owned

- The only point that I feel could be improved is the sound when using freesat. This could be either the tv or the freesat fault.

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purchased 04 Aug 2009

rosemary, truro

Score 9.0/10

+ looks and ease of setting up. Bravia is excellent

- Are there any

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purchased 15 Jul 2009

Ian , Pontypridd

Score 9.0/10

+ All good, no major problems, great picture, great sound, great to look at and all the technology you need and more.

- All the technology you need and more. I have installed this set in my bedroom and don't need some of the functions that is supplied.
Also there is a very slight hum on very low volumes

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purchased 11 Aug 2009

kelly, newton abbot , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ the picture is really good compared to the others on the market at the time of purchase. and the sound is amazing when it is up loud. no need for extra surround in our house! so easy to use, my little boy of 3 has already worked out how to turn it on!

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 24 Aug 2009

Harry, Batley

Score 9.0/10

+ excellent picture and soundand ability to show my digital photos using the USB connection

- Slow to warm up

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purchased 03 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ this tv is ever so easy to set, you can use it for many other things apart from just watching tv. good menu, simple remote control, good quality image.

- no bad points.

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purchased 27 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “High spec fanatic” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- piano black finish poor quality-warped
matt finish would look better

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purchased 16 Mar 2009

Charles, Newcastle , “High spec fanatic” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Great Picture. Great Design. Great Price.

- Shame it doesn't stream AVI files through its network connection ... this would make it a killer TV !

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purchased 29 Mar 2009

Thomas, Shardlow, Derbyshire , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Great design and quality from a trusted brand.

- Slow to power up and goes into standby mode has it doesnot recognise chages of sky channels has 'activity ' of the TV.

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purchased 30 Mar 2009

Colin , Swindon , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 6.0/10

+ Sound and the frame look nice,good remote control

- Picture quality is not what you expect from a Sony poor compared to other maufactureres products

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purchased 14 May 2009

DEBBIE, NORFOLK

Score 10.0/10

+ Good Quality.tv

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 19 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Fantastic TV as expected from Sony - easy to connect and install, quality built.

- Sound qualtiy as you would expect for LCD - needs a cinema surround system.
We have now bought a Sony surround system, so problem solved - now sounds fantastic !

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purchased 05 Jun 2009

Pamela, Bridgend

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent picture especially HD

- None

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purchased 17 Apr 2009

John, Hull

Score 8.0/10

+ Style and design

- Sound quality

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purchased 18 Jun 2009

Nigel, Cardiff , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Usual Sony quality. Easy to use and set up. Lots of connections - 4 HDMI and 3 SCART

- Can't think of anything significant - seems to collect dust a bit but thats being really picky. Quite expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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purchased 22 May 2009

Bruce, Chislehurst

Score 10.0/10

+ Fabulous screen, great sound. Great buy

- There are'nt any.

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purchased 07 Jul 2009

Ian, Ely , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Screen and overall TV look great. Sound is good, and has lots of connectivity.

- Programme guide is really slow, and a bit variable in deciding whether to work or not off the digital aerial signal it receives (catches/loses progamme names on some channels).

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purchased 16 Jul 2009

Colin, Southampton

Score 8.0/10

+ Stylish,excellent picture,typical Sony quality.You get what you pay for.Very very good.

- Some difficulty to set up especially free view (instructions could have been made simpler) Slow to switch on sometimes feel that it has a fault-but it has none.The more you use it the more you forget about any niggly details.

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purchased 18 Jul 2009

Robert, Morecambe

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy set up, ease of use, great picture

- None found at present

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purchased 26 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 7.0/10

+ Deasign, picture quality

- Instructions could be improved

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purchased 21 Jul 2009

Ally, Norwich , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Superb Manufacturer - one you can trust. Great picture.

- Poor cheap looking remote control

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purchased 24 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Really easy to set up. Out of the box plug in and away you go. Great.Fabulous sports pictures with 100hz Motionflow even better with our sky HD box..

- Sound quality could be better, cinema systmen would help. But overall TV sound quality is good.

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purchased 28 Jul 2009

allen, winsford, cheshire , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ excellent picture, sound quality also excellent, however to get the best out of the tv you need clear easy instructions i found the manual hard to understand the otherpoint is one of the reaons i bought the tv was the fact with right cables you could watch your photos through a usb port, never been able to do this or connect my lap top to the tv, but overall it,s a great tv

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 01 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Excellent image quality from internal digital tuner, better than Sky (non HD)
100 Hz screen makes watching sports, F1 etc. a pleasure

- Analogue image not as good as with conventional CRT

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purchased 31 Jul 2009

Ian, Penarth , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to install, excelent picture quality

- None

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purchased 21 Jul 2009

margaret, herne bay , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

+ Excellent picture and sound, very easy to use

- Hate shiny surrounds, reflects everything else in the room, but no choice

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purchased 12 Jul 2009

Mavis, Warrington

Score 10.0/10

+ excellent picture and so easy to set up. absolutely delighted with purchase.

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Jul 2009

Paul, Midlands

Score 10.0/10

+ Great picture, easy set up and good connectivity

- None!

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purchased 30 Jul 2009

Eleanor, Dumfries , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Stylish, elegant appearance and exceptional picture quality

- None found so far

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Jul 2009

Malcolm, Holyhead

Score 7.0/10

+ Easy to setup, picture quality and user friendly remote control.

- Look a bit dated.

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Jul 2009

Pramod, London

Score 9.0/10

+ Good features and inbuilt freeview receiver. It is SONY afterall.

- Sound can be better; output is rather feeble as compared to a good combination of more than 20W plus subwoofer output.

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purchased 03 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ A good price and is easy to use

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 03 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ I think it is one of Sony's best televisions for picture quality, especially in HD format with strong blacks.

- The sound quality through the T.V. speakers let. it down

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purchased 06 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 4.0/10

+ Bly-ray and gaming picture quality is exceptional

- picture from normal tv is very poor, the colours are very pale. The sound for the price of the tv is also very disappointing

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purchased 09 Aug 2009

Clive, South Wales , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Good Value for money

- Difficult to keep dust free

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purchased 09 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Very good picture and sound

- Not the easiest menu bar- probably too many options

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purchased 09 Aug 2009

peter, carlisle

+ I like the overall look of the tv and the versatility.

- Do not like the design/ease of use of the tv remote control.

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purchased 18 Aug 2009

Phil, Bristol , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Design I find it really attractive, easy to set up and operate.
Connectivity is comprehensive.
Upgraded DVD's look and sound great through very basic HDMI player.

- Having to leave on standby in order for the free view guide to update.

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purchased 12 Aug 2009

Evelyn, Neston , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Very good picture. Sound could be a bit better. Nice design and value for money. Very good buy.

- Sound could be a bit better.

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purchased 21 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Sports and games fan” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Very good quality.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 20 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Occasional TV watcher” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Nice design. Great picture.

- None found yet (Haven't tried HD yet)

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purchased 01 Sep 2009

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Expert reviews for Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500

PC Advisor expert review - by Campbell Simpson

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…

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reviewed 06 Aug 2009

Product Features

Screen Size in Inches 32
Type of Screen LCD
HD TV Full HD 1080p
Freeview or Freesat Tuner Freeview
Built-in Disc Player No
HDMI Interface 4
Number of Scart Interfaces 2
Frequency (Hz) 100
Contrast Ratio (X:1) 80000
Screen Resolution (pixels) 1080p
Response Time in ms 8
Reflection Angle 178
Screen Format 16:9
PC Interface Yes
USB Port Yes
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Yes
Picture in Picture (PIP) Yes
Energy Savings Trust Feature Yes
Weight (kg) 15
Weight (kg) 12.5
Height in mm 538
Width in mm 798
Depth in mm 89
Freeview Yes
FreeSat Tuner No
Sound System Dolby Digital
Colour Black

Also known as: Sony KDL-32W5500, Sony KDL-32W5500U, Sony Bravia KDL32W5500

TV Buyers Guide  

Manufacturer'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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