Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency, but there are some negative reviews about the price and image quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KDL-46WE5 review

This new Sony 46in LCD is not only a stunning performer, it'll leave your conscience clean with its eco-friendly outlook

Worthwhile eco-friendly innovations ; exhaustive features and full HD specification ; predictably simple to use ; excellent all-round picture performance

Black levels could be better ; appearance divided opinion

What’s inside really does count – this Sony will leave your conscience clean while delivering a stellar performance

May, 2009

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Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)

Sony KDL-46WE5 review - LCD TV reviews and video

The flagship set from Sony's new eco range promises a number of world-saving firsts. Its picture's not bad either…

Eco-friendly innovations. Full HD spec. Simple to use. Excellent all-round picture performance

Black levels could be better. Design a matter of taste

May, 2009

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Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5 review

The flagship set from Sony's new eco range promises a number of world-saving firsts. Its picture's not bad either…

Delivers a stellar performance, and keeps your conscience clean into the bargain

May, 2009

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The flagship set from Sony's new eco range promises a number of world-saving firsts. Its picture's not bad either…

Delivers a stellar performance, and keeps your conscience clean into the bargain

May, 2009

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Expert review by : electricpig.co.uk (electricpig.co.uk)

Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5 Review

A fantastic telly that'll trim your electricity bills and save the planet too

Smart tech that’s green without getting in the way

Daft Picture Frame Mode

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5

The Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5 is an eco-friendly, Full-HD, 46-inch LCD TV. It runs on 140W of power, and on less than 0.2W on standby. It has a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, four HDMI ports and measures 1,123x772x107mm and weighs 23.2kg. The good Tree hugging...

Who said Sony had lost its magic? Smart, stylish, connected and green: the KDL-46WE5 ticks more boxes than you’ll find under the tree at Christmas. Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5 is tagged with Sony Bravia KDL-46WE5, Sony and LCD. Select a tag (Sony Bravia...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Bravia KDL46WE5 LCD TV

This power-efficient Sony TV shows that traditional LCD panel technology isn't dead yet

Impressively low power consumption figures, DLNA support, decent picture quality

Dorky two-tone chassis, expensive, some eco features compromise picture quality

The Sony Bravia KDL46WE5 shows that cathode-backlit LCDs can be green-friendly without destroying image quality. The picture quality isn't as good as an LED-backlit TV, but the overall package is decent.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)