Sony KDL-43W755C on the test

The Sony KDL-43W755C


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Sony KDL-43W755C on the test: With an image diagonal of only 108 centimeters, UHD resolution would be the icing on the "i", but not necessarily the most important feature. The same applies to 3D technology because it is also missing on the equipment list. Connections, however, he has more than enough. He even has a scart socket. The new Android operating system promises flexibility in the number and theme of possible TV apps. Pre-installed are already the most important: Amazon Prime Instant Video, Netflix, Watchever and many more. For a while, a visit to the "Gameloft", a great game platform. Alternatively, you can also use Google Play.


The user can access his or her existing Google Account, and can easily retrieve the contents of the cloud and also access apps from it. Irrespective of this, the screen of the smartphone or tablet can also be reflected on the TV. Optionally, a Smart-View remote control is also available, which also allows the coupling with NFC-compatible players. A tablet or smartphone can also be connected to the MHL-capable HDMI socket via cable. In the operation is the Android-conditioned conversion of the picture menu to the Sony operating concept well to face. Now the developers have better organized all the functions. The sub-menu for the image settings is an example of clarity.


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The remote control, on the other hand, the engineers designed the engineers somewhat too international: under "Action Menu", one can only imagine something vaguely.


The smartphone app "TV-Sideview" for iOS and Android provides a clear program preview in the form of a table sorted by genre in color. With one click, the respective program is recorded in the timer list for recording. In order for the stations to match the order of the TV, the app first downloads the favorite list from the TV. Program suggestions are also available on request by mobile phone display. As a digital media renderer, the app also controls DLNA devices in the home network. For example, it sends video files from a server to the Sony screen. Last but not least, she also commands the television - voice control included.


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For its small housing, the Sony offers an amazingly voluminous sound. The bass reflex loudspeaker placed there provided a good bass. In conjunction with the spatially sounding "S-Force Front Surround" technology, a completely passable performance.


In the video magazine (issue 9/15) the Sony TV set up in comparison with 4K devices. In the image test, the Sony was therefore in the discipline sharpness because of its lower resolution somewhat in the rear. With FullHD feeds, however, the difference was hardly noticeable. With his high in-picture contrast he could even match the other candidates. The X-Reality Pro engine offered lively motifs with fine textures and even color swathes. When moving, Sony shows the best adjustment with Motionflow Smoothness 2, Clarity 1, and Film Mode "Medium"