Sony KDL49WD754BU 49″ vs JVC LT42C550 42″ TV Comparison

Sony KDL49WD754BU 49″ vs JVC LT42C550 42″ TV Comparison

Thanks for stopping by to read our review and product comparison of the Sony KDL49WD754BU and the JVC LT42C550 which are available from at the best price from Currys at just £449 and £249.

	Sony KDL49WD754BU 49″	JVC LT42C550 42″
Brand	Sony	JVC
Key Features	Full HD 1080p Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI x 2	Full HD 1080p Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI x 3
Colour	Black
Screen Type	LED edgelit	LED directlit
Screen Size	49″	42″
Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Motion Rate	N/A	50 / 60 Hz
Connections	– HDMI x 2 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA (via HDMI) x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2	– HDMI x 3 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA x 1 – Component input x 1 – Composite input x 1 – USB 2.0 x 1
TV Tuner	DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner	DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner
Programme Guide	7-day EPG	8-day EPG
Speakers	2	2
Audio Power	20 W	8 W
Sound Enhancement	tbc	DTS TruSurround
Other Features	tbc	tbc
Energy Rating	A+	A+
On Mode Power Consumption	61 W	51 W
Annual Power Consumption	89 kWh	75 kWh
Box Content	– Sony BRAVIA KDL49WD754BU Smart 49″ LED TV – Standard remote control – Operating instructions – AC power cable – Batteries – Table top stand – Quick setup guide	– JVC LT-42C550 42″ LED TV – AC power cable – Standard remote control – Batteries – Screws
Dimensions	– Unboxed: 640 x 1093 x 56 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 690 x 1093 x 229 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 741 x 161 x 1187 mm (H x W x D)	– Unboxed: 554 x 947 x 69 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 592 x 947 x 209 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 640 x 1030 x 137 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	– Unboxed: 11.3 kg – Unboxed with stand: 12 kg – Boxed: 16 kg	– Unboxed: 7.5 kg – Unboxed with stand: 8.1 kg – Boxed: 10.3 kg
Guarantee	1 year	1 year
Brightness	N/A	270 cd/m_
Review Score	8.5 out of 10	8.1 out of 10
Price	£449.00	£249.00
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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 Sony KDL49WD754BU and the JVC LT42C550 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 Sony KDL49WD754BU and the JVC LT42C550 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 Sony KDL49WD754BU 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 JVC LT42C550 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 8 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 KDL49WD754BU and LT42C550

The Sony KDL49WD754BU includes: – Sony BRAVIA KDL49WD754BU Smart 49″ LED TV – Standard remote control – Operating instructions – AC power cable – Batteries – Table top stand – Quick setup guide.

The JVC LT42C550 includes: – JVC LT-42C550 42″ LED TV – AC power cable – Standard remote control – Batteries – Screws.

KDL49WD754BU and LT42C550 Reviews

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Sony KDL49WD754BU Scored: 8.5 out of 10.

JVC LT42C550 Scored: 8.1 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 Sony KDL49WD754BU has an energy efficiency rating of A+ with an annual energy consumption of just 89 kWh, whereas the JVC LT42C550 has a rating of A+ and an annual energy consumption of 75 kWh.

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