Sony · BRAVIA
BRAVIA W3000
A 2007 Full HD LCD series in 40, 46 and 52-inch sizes, with a wide-colour fluorescent backlight and three HDMI inputs.
- Sizes
- 40–52″
- Panel
- LCD
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- None
- HDMI 2.1
- 0 of 3
- Software
- None (no smart platform)
What reviewers say
Stuff praised the KDL-40W3000's sharp HD picture, rich colour and straightforward menus but saw some motion blur and weaker dark detail than plasma rivals. 01net also praised its HD image and colour, while finding factory settings cool and DVD upscaling soft. Both tested the exact 40-inch model.
Specifications
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- Panel
- LCD
- Panel detail
- Sony's WCG-CCFL fluorescent backlight and 10-bit LCD panel; no LED backlight. Sony specifies 16,000:1 dynamic contrast, which is not a measured native contrast ratio.
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- HDR formats
- None
- Picture processing
- BRAVIA Engine EX, Live Colour Creation, x.v.Colour and 24p True Cinema. Sony's 10-bit panel claim is for all three sizes.
- Motion handling
- Sony does not publish a verified native panel refresh figure for this UK series. The 120 Hz Motionflow feature in Sony's 2007 US press release applies to XBR models, not the W3000.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 40, 46, 52″
- Largest size
- 52″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- None
- HDMI detail
- Three HDMI inputs; Sony also lists two component and two SCART inputs, a PC VGA input and 1080p/24 input support.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- None (no smart platform)
- Processor
- BRAVIA Engine EX
- Speakers
- 22 W
- Speaker detail
- Sony UK specifies 11 W + 11 W for each size, with S-Force Front Surround processing.
- TV tuners
- Digital terrestrial MPEG-2 and cable tuners, plus analogue reception. The UK spec page also lists an MPEG-4 HD tuner with supported operators.
- Optical audio out
- Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
- Size
- Sony UK without-stand W × H × D: 40″ 992 × 643 × 122 mm; 46″ 1135 × 734 × 122 mm; 52″ 1278 × 832 × 123 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude the stand.
- Stand
- Supplied table stand; optional SU-WL500 wall bracket.
- Power use
- Sony UK operating/standby figures: 40″ 220 W / 0.3 W; 46″ 270 W / 0.3 W; 52″ 305 W / 0.3 W.
- Colours
- Brushed metal black.
- In the box
- RM-ED010 remote, AC cable, coax cable and table stand according to Sony UK.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 40″ | KDL-40W3000 | 22 kg |
| 46″ | KDL-46W3000 | 29 kg |
| 52″ | KDL-52W3000 | 36 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full HD LCD with 10-bit panel and 24p input
- Three HDMI inputs and optical audio output
- Built-in digital terrestrial and cable tuners
Cons
- Standard-definition upscaling drew criticism in one exact-model review
- Fast movement can show some blur
- No built-in internet platform
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32–52″ | LCD | – | None | 0 of 4 | None (no smart platform) | 2008 | |
| 42–55″ | LED LCD | – | None | 0 of 4 | NetCast | Jun 2010 | |
| 32–55″ | LED LCD | – | None | 0 of 4 | LG Smart TV | May 2012 |
Sources
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs/kdl-40w3000/speci…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs/kdl-46w3000/speci…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs/kdl-52w3000/speci…
- sony.mediaroom.com/2007-06-06-Sony-Adds-Nine-Models-to-BRAVIA-Flat-Panel-LCD-Li…
- stuff.tv/review/sony-kdl-40w3000-review
- 01net.com/tests/test-un-televiseur-sony-veritablement-pret-pour-la-hd-579.html