Compare Sony KDL-40W5100 versus
Compare Sony KDL40W5100 vs KDL40S5100
The Sony 40-inch S5100 model falls into the lowest rank of the 2009 Bravia lineup, offering customers excellent picture and audio quality with the bare minimum of features. As a result of the simplicity of this model, its price is significantly less than other models of comparable size. It is ideal for customers who do not want to spend a lot of money on their HDTV. Below is a list of feature differences:
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Contrast Ratio refers to the difference in colors between both a systems brightest and darkest colors, with a higher ratio leading to greater overall image quality. The KDL40S5100 has a contrast ratio of 30000:1 whereas the KDL40W5100 has a significantly improved ratio of 100000:1.
- Motionflow Technology - Motionflow is used to capture accurate motion quality on your LCD screen. The S5100 series features a refresh rate of 60hz while the W5100 series has an improved 120hz rate.
- Level of Connectivity - The Sony KDL40W5100 has an ideal level of HDMI connectivity with four ports alongside USB support for jpeg photo viewing and MP3 players. The KDL40S5100 has no USB support and only three HDMI ports.
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Compare Sony KDL40W5100 vs KDL40V5100
The KDL40V5100 from Sony offers customers several improvements over the previous S5100 such as improved picture quality and refreshing, but it still falls short of the mid-range KDL40W5100. Below is a list of differences between systems:
- Internet and Media Features - Its impressive level of internet and media features is what sets the KDL40W5100 apart from lesser models. With the KDL40W5100 series, you can access a cache of premium video and streaming content using your remote and a broadband connection.
- Bravia Engine Technology - The Bravia Engine 2 used in the KDL40S5100 and KDL40V5100 is surpassed by the Bravia Engine 3 used in the KDL40W5100. This improved engine leads to sharper, more detailed imagery on your screen.
- Picture Modes - The KDL40W5100 offers several additional picture modes for added customization, including: sports, game, graphics, photo-vivid, photo-standard, photo-custom, and photo-original.
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Compare Sony KDL40W5100 vs KDL40Z5100
The Sony KDL40Z5100 rises into the uppermost tiers of the Sony 2009 lineup, offering customers marked improvements in technological capabilities and media features. While the price begins to climb from that of the KDL40W5100, there is impressive value for your dollar to be found with the Z5100’s many improvements. Below is a list of differences between models:
- Speaker Configuration - The KDL40W5100 makes use of four concealed speakers with supplementary tweeters. The KDL40Z5100 uses two direct speakers that produce the same power output.
- Panel Bits - Higher panel bits found in the KDL40Z5100 leads to improved screen resolution.
- Full Motionflow Refreshing - Motionflow technology has soared to a full 240hz for the highest level of motion realism.
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Compare Sony KDL40W5100 vs KDL40XBR9
Sony’s KDL40XBR9 is the epitome of LCD technology with a moniker specifically reserved for its usage. The XBR9 is a feature-rich, technologically driven model that boasts Live Color Creation which is absent in HDTV of a lesser standing. While its price tag is a fair departure from that of the KDL40W5100, it is sure to astound with its unparalleled imagery and riveting sound quality:
- Motionflow and panel-bits discussed above.
- Backlighting System and Sound Quality- The KDL40XBR9 uses a “Wide Color Gamut” CCFL backlighting system and features added tweeters in its speakers, leading to better picture and audio quality compared to others models.
- Live Color Creation - The KDL40XBR9 presents customers with unequaled picture pre-eminence drawn from its commanding Live Color Creation technology. This technology bolsters image quality by constructing deeper colors and more vibrant contrast levels.
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