Panasonic TX40DS500B 40″ vs Sony KDL40RD453BU 40″ TV Comparison

Panasonic TX40DS500B 40″ vs Sony KDL40RD453BU 40″ TV Comparison

Thanks for stopping by to read our review and product comparison of the Panasonic TX40DS500B and the Sony KDL40RD453BU which are available from at the best price from Currys at just £349 and £349.

	Panasonic TX40DS500B 40″	Sony KDL40RD453BU 40″
Brand	Panasonic	Sony
Key Features	Full HD 1080p Access content on Netflix & Amazon Prime Tuner: Freeview HD with freetime Connectivity: HDMI x 2	Full HD 1080p Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI x 2
Colour	Black
Screen Type	LED edgelit	LED directlit
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 – 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	Dynamic backlight control
Energy Rating	A+	A+
On Mode Power Consumption	42 W	48 W
Annual Power Consumption	59 kWh	70 kWh
Box Content	– Panasonic VIERA TX-40DS500B Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control – User manual – Batteries – Table top stand – Fixing screws	– Sony BRAVIA KDL40RD453BU 40″ LED TV – Remote control – AAA batteries x 2 – AC power cable – Operating instructions – Quick setup guide – Table top stand
Dimensions	– Unboxed: 518 x 904 x 47 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 566 x 904 x 235 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 647 x 1302 x 115 mm (H x W x D)	– Unboxed: 549 x 924 x 0.66 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: 10.5 kg – Unboxed with stand: 12.5 kg – Boxed: 15 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	8.1 out of 10	8.2 out of 10
Price	£349.00	£349.00
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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 TX40DS500B and the Sony KDL40RD453BU 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 TX40DS500B and the Sony KDL40RD453BU 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 TX40DS500B offers a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a screen that offers LED edgelit. 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 KDL40RD453BU offers 1920 x 1080 resolution on LED directlit. 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 TX40DS500B and KDL40RD453BU

The Panasonic TX40DS500B includes: – Panasonic VIERA TX-40DS500B Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control – User manual – Batteries – Table top stand – Fixing screws.

The Sony KDL40RD453BU includes: – Sony BRAVIA KDL40RD453BU 40″ LED TV – Remote control – AAA batteries x 2 – AC power cable – Operating instructions – Quick setup guide – Table top stand.

TX40DS500B and KDL40RD453BU Reviews

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Panasonic TX40DS500B Scored: 8.1 out of 10.

Sony KDL40RD453BU Scored: 8.2 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 TX40DS500B has an energy efficiency rating of A+ with an annual energy consumption of just 59 kWh, whereas the Sony KDL40RD453BU has a rating of A+ and an annual energy consumption of 70 kWh.

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