Panasonic TX40DS400B 40″ vs Sony KDL40WD653BU 40″ TV Comparison

Thanks for stopping by to read our review and product comparison of the Panasonic TX40DS400B and the Sony KDL40WD653BU which are available from at the best price from Currys at just £299 and £329.

Panasonic TX40DS400B 40

Panasonic TX40DS400B 40″
Sony KDL40WD653BU 40

Sony KDL40WD653BU 40″
Brand

Panasonic

Sony

Key Features
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Tuner: Freeview HD with freetime
  • Connectivity: HDMI x 2
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Tuner: Freeview HD
  • Connectivity: HDMI x 2
  • Colour

    Black

    Screen Type

    LED directlit

    LED backlit

    Screen Size

    40″

    40″

    Resolution

    1920 x 1080

    1920 x 1080

    Motion Rate

    N/A

    N/A

    Connections

    – HDMI x 2 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – Component input x 1 – Composite input x 1 – USB 2.0 x 1

    – HDMI x 2 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA (via HDMI) x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2

    TV Tuner

    DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner

    DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner

    Programme Guide

    7-day EPG and 7-day catch up with Freetime

    7-day EPG

    Speakers

    2

    2

    Audio Power

    20 W

    10 W

    Sound Enhancement

    V-Audio

    tbc

    Other Features

    Ambient Sensor

    tbc

    Energy Rating

    A+

    A+

    On Mode Power Consumption

    48 W

    48 W

    Annual Power Consumption

    67 kWh

    70 kWh

    Box Content

    – Panasonic VIERA TX-40DS400B Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control

    – Sony BRAVIA KDL40WD653BU Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control – User manual – AC power cable – AAA batteries x 2 – Quick set up guide

    Dimensions

    – Unboxed: 522 x 902 x 88 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 569 x 902 x 238 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 622 x 983 x 145 mm (H x W x D)

    – Unboxed: 549 x 924 x 66 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 589 x 924 x 212 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 658 x 1015 x 161 mm (H x W x D)

    Weight

    – Unboxed: 8 kg – Unboxed with stand: 8.5 kg – Boxed: 11 kg

    – Unboxed: 7.7 kg – Unboxed with stand: 8.1 kg – Boxed: 11 kg

    Guarantee

    1 year

    1 year

    Brightness

    N/A

    N/A

    Review Score

    8.6 out of 10

    8.3 out of 10

    Price

    £299.00

    £329.00

    Buy

    Getting the best TV for your budget

    Clearly you want to get the most for your money. That’s the very reason for this comparison. Chances are you’ve nailed down your decision between the Panasonic TX40DS400B and the Sony KDL40WD653BU and now just need to know which one to go for. The feature list above provides a side-by-side comparison of the two televisions to help you make that final decision. Features will of course be an important part of that decision, such as the screen resolution, whether it offers 4K and features such as smart TV functionality. We only provide comparisons on TV’s that we recommend, and also from suppliers that we trust.

    What do the Panasonic TX40DS400B and the Sony KDL40WD653BU offer

    It’s pretty obvious at this point that both televisions are great value for money. The feature list above really helps to clarify that. But there are of course some features that one set has, and the other won’t. The Panasonic TX40DS400B offers a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a screen that offers LED directlit. The sound system integrated into the set has 2 speakers with a 20 W power output. It also benefits from DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner and a range of connectors. The Sony KDL40WD653BU offers 1920 x 1080 resolution on LED backlit. As part of the kit you get DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner, 2 speakers with an audio output of 10 W.

    Total Dimensions and unit Weight

    Before you go ahead and click the buy button just make sure that you properly measure the area, surface or wall that your TV will be mounted or stood. It’s all very well going for a huge screen but it needs to be practical too, so ensure you have sufficient space first.

    Box content for TX40DS400B and KDL40WD653BU

    The Panasonic TX40DS400B includes: – Panasonic VIERA TX-40DS400B Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control.

    The Sony KDL40WD653BU includes: – Sony BRAVIA KDL40WD653BU Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control – User manual – AC power cable – AAA batteries x 2 – Quick set up guide.

    TX40DS400B and KDL40WD653BU Reviews

    Reading a customer review is one of the most influential factors for customers choosing an electrical item. When you click on the item above you will be directed to one of our trusted partners where you’ll be able to read tons of customer experiences, good or bad. We have also gathered the overall scores for each TV set based on verified owner reviews (verified by Revoo).

    Panasonic TX40DS400B Scored: 8.6 out of 10.

    Sony KDL40WD653BU Scored: 8.3 out of 10.

    Energy efficiency rating

    Thanks to the introduction of LED technology in televisions over recent years, many of our TV sets now offer an A+ energy rating. The energy rating is important for those that are conscious of their environmental impact, and those that need to consider ongoing running costs. The Panasonic TX40DS400B has an energy efficiency rating of A+ with an annual energy consumption of just 67 kWh, whereas the Sony KDL40WD653BU has a rating of A+ and an annual energy consumption of 70 kWh.

    Sony KDL40WD653BU 40″

    8.3 stars –
    based on 136 reviews
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