Seiki SE40FD01UK 40″ vs Sony KDL40RD453BU 40″ TV Comparison

Seiki SE40FD01UK 40″ vs Sony KDL40RD453BU 40″ TV Comparison

Thanks for stopping by to read our review and product comparison of the Seiki SE40FD01UK and the Sony KDL40RD453BU which are available from at the best price from Currys at just £229 and £349.

	Seiki SE40FD01UK 40″	Sony KDL40RD453BU 40″
Brand	Seiki	Sony
Key Features	Full HD 1080p Access content on Netflix Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI x 3	Full HD 1080p Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI x 2
Colour	Black
Screen Type	LED directlit	LED directlit
Screen Size	40″	40″
Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Motion Rate	60 Hz	N/A
Connections	– HDMI x 3 (ARC compatible x 1) – SVGA x 1 – Component input x 1 – Composite input x 2 – 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	7-day EPG
Speakers	2	2
Audio Power	16 W	10 W
Sound Enhancement	N/A	tbc
Other Features	tbc	Dynamic backlight control
Energy Rating	A	A+
On Mode Power Consumption	59 W	48 W
Annual Power Consumption	87 kWh	70 kWh
Box Content	– Seiki SE40FD01UK Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control – User manual – Quick start guide – Battery – Mini AV cable	– 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: 526 x 909 x 81 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 549 x 909 x 176 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 645 x 1023 x 162 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: 6.5 kg – Unboxed with stand: 7 kg – Boxed: 9.92 kg	– Unboxed: 7.7 kg – Unboxed with stand: 8.1 kg – Boxed: 11 kg
Guarantee	1 year	1 year
Brightness	220 cd/m_	N/A
Review Score	7.9 out of 10	8.2 out of 10
Price	£229.00	£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 Seiki SE40FD01UK 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 Seiki SE40FD01UK 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 Seiki SE40FD01UK 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 16 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 SE40FD01UK and KDL40RD453BU

The Seiki SE40FD01UK includes: – Seiki SE40FD01UK Smart 40″ LED TV – Standard remote control – User manual – Quick start guide – Battery – Mini AV cable.

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.

SE40FD01UK and KDL40RD453BU Reviews

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Seiki SE40FD01UK Scored: 7.9 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 Seiki SE40FD01UK has an energy efficiency rating of A with an annual energy consumption of just 87 kWh, whereas the Sony KDL40RD453BU has a rating of A+ and an annual energy consumption of 70 kWh.

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