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Sony KD43X720E 43 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV 2017 Model
Last Updated: February 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
232
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
14
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4K
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WIFI
LED
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60 Hz
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Review Analysis - 218 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
53tv, sony, sound, picture and sound, color
+100%
" ... The picture quality and color are excellent. ... "
" ... Great picture and sound quality. ... "
" ... Crisp, sharp images. ... "
" ... I grew up with Sony TVs and always loved the picture. ... I liked the TCL but I wanted that Sony 4k picture. ... "
" ... Great picture and sound. ... "
" ... I've had this for over six months and I really like the TV's image quality. ... "
" ... Good picture quality. ... "
" ... The picture is great though. ... "
Sound Quality
29tv, picture, bar, speakers, picture and sound
+86%
-14%
" ... Picture and sound are great. ... "
" ... Decent but the sound of Sony TVs has changed for the worse. ... "
" ... The default sound settings require tweaking for excellent TV sound from the set. ... "
" ... Better picture and especially the sound than the TV set it replaces! ... The sound on the other set was really irritating but the picture was exceptable ... "
" ... I had a great clear picture but NO sound. ... I think the TV is of the best quality, just need to know hove to get installition completed (sound) everything else if perfect. ... "
" ... Great tv im getting a sound bar though ... "
" ... Great picture and sound. ... "
" ... Great picture sound is good but not very loud, easy to use as always Sony quality is there, ... "
Software Platform
29apps, netflix, smart tv, youtube, sony
+48%
-52%
" ... There is no access through the TV itself to an Internet browser. ... The only Internet access is to pre-loaded applications (Amazon Netflix) that Sony gets paid to put on the TV. ... Not only is there no direct access to a browser on the TV, there is no wireless access through Bluetooth or otherwise To a device that can access a browser. ... "
" ... Tv freezes every couple days and I have to manually unplugit to make it work again. ... "
" ... Spoke to Sony Tech support, did the software upgrade and it still didn't work. ... "
" ... The BUT is the connection to the wifi/using any of the apps. ... Because this uses a third party software, Sony has been unresponsive about issues with the software/firmware and updates. ... I have had a lot of issues after a few months trying to use apps and get to netflix/amazon/etc. ... "
" ... Unfortunately this device had two flaws, the Opera TV App didn't always work and the screen would turn pink every so often. ... "
" ... In this case I find Amazon's cavallier return and support windows ridiculous. ... "
" ... Don't buy this one, if you are going to use it for an internet tv. ... "
" ... I just wanted lots of screen to have lots of windows open on, and read lots of text. ... I just wish I had gotten the 800 instead of the 720: The extra hundred bucks gets you build in Android. ... I have a Chrome though, so its not a total loss. ... "
Device Compatibility
29smart tv, monitor, internet, works great, direct
+69%
-31%
" ... The TV walked me through the set-up. ... "
" ... I'm going to have to buy a sound bar or some other kind of speaker set because the TV speakers aren't great and I've had to have it turned nearly all the way up with majority of the things I watch. ... "
" ... Now you could blame my wifi, but my computer is still working. ... My phone can still go online. ... I can go in my bedroom and my other tv will connect. ... This is my 2nd Bravia tv, I sent the first one back, since it wouldn't turn on. ... "
" ... Works great as computer monitor forc presentation. ... End up using apple TV which is much more robust. ... "
" ... The TV works wonders and that’s all I’m concerned about. ... "
" ... I like the features of this television and the wireless streaming works great. ... "
" ... IF you set the TV up correctly. ... "
" ... Great as a computer monitor! ... "
Display Clarity
26tv, sony, dead, pixels, pixel
+46%
-54%
" ... The TV stopped working, blank blue screen after only 2 months ... "
" ... And on May 15 the screen started blacking out. ... It works normally for a few minutes, then the screen goes black for 1 second and then comes back on 10 seconds later it goes black for one second and immediatly comes back on. ... "
" ... First time wouldn’t turn on second time spider crack in the lcd screen. ... "
" ... the screen has deep crack and bump. ... "
" ... The TV arrived with a problem, it has vertical line on the screen, We didn't figured out earlier because we were doing some change in our living room so we didn't use until now. ... "
" ... No screen, noise, nothing. ... "
" ... 4 weeks and one day after ordering the TV, we opened the box to put the TV up and discovered the screen was shattered in one corner. ... "
" ... Horrible clouding, very distracting edge lit back light. ... "
Resolution
244k, picture, hdr, hd, sony
+96%
-4%
" ... Sure, there are much better TVs out there, but if you're looking to get into the 4k TV scene without spending a whole lot of money, this is a great TV to buy! ... "
" ... But now it's running at 4k 60Hz, and I love it. ... Make sure you're using an HDMI cable that supports 4k @ 60HZ. ... Set the "HDMI Signal Format" to "Enhanced" ... "
" ... I also hooked it up to my two year old HP 14-an013nr - I was surprised that $200 laptop could drive a 4k display! ... "
" ... Awesome TV picture is life like, shipping and price from Amazon was the best I could find ... "
" ... they’re “HD”, but it’s like the first gen HD. ... "
" ... If you've got the video card to push 4k gaming, for the price, I am very impressed for my first jump into the 4k market. ... Regardless of what you do on the computer outside of gaming, the 43" size at a 4k resolution is a must have once you experience it. ... "
" ... Great 4K HDR tv used it with my Apple TV 4K edition and makes movies awesome! ... "
" ... Since it displays using chroma 4:4:4 it works PERFECTLY as a 2K UHD HDR PC monitor for 1/3 the price of a purpose labled PC monitor. ... "
Price
18tv, worth, sony, money, value
+100%
" ... What can I say but a fantastic tv at a very good and competitive price. ... "
" ... this Sony 49" TV is $299.00 worth what I feel. ... "
" ... for the price i couldn't ask for much more. ... "
" ... HEY SONY, raise the price by a few pennies and don't make me go out after spending $600 just for $1.40 worth of parts. ... "
" ... I normally don't write reviews, but this TV is absolutely amazing for the money. ... "
" ... Good TV for the money! ... "
" ... Very pleased and great value. ... "
" ... got it as a Deal of the Day on Prime Day and overall it's a great buy for the money ... "
Ease of Use
16set, easy to set, use, simple, setup
+100%
" ... Very easy to set up . ... "
" ... The tv itself was very easy to set up and to program. ... Couldn't have been easier. ... "
" ... The set-up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... The set up menus were also easy. ... "
" ... Overall it's a simple. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Very quick and easy setup ... "
" ... Easy to use, set up. ... "
Color
16picture, vivid, sharp, dark, scenes
+94%
-6%
" ... It is very noticeable while watching in a dark room and almost all dark scenes. ... I highly recommend the Sony X900E as there is no clouding issue and picture and color quality is outstanding. ... "
" ... The picture is sharp, the colors are vivid and true to life. ... "
" ... The picture is bright, the colors are vivid, whites are white and blacks are very black, and there is a low lag time for gaming . ... Picture Mode: Vivid (There are two ways to mess with how much the colors on this TV pop: 'picture mode' and 'color.' ... While 'color' does make the colors pop more, I noticed that if you push it too much, the colors seem to redden a lot. ... In the end, I used a combination of 'vivid' picture mode and 'color' to get a bright picture with limited color shift. ... Color: 55 (50 is considered neutral, but I wanted to push the color a bit) ... "
" ... I like the color/contrast the most. ... "
" ... It's especially noticeable during dark scenes. ... "
" ... had to adjust the tv color settings and on nvidia control center to get just right for video and for desktop color and activate refresh rate. ... "
" ... still can't believe the price or the color to this t.v. ... "
" ... Crisp, sharp images. ... "
Marketplace
15picture, sony, though, replacement, purchase
+87%
-13%
" ... The picture is amazing though ... "
" ... Excellent item, prompt delivery ... "
" ... The picture is awesome! ... "
" ... picture looks great ... "
" ... The picture is awesome! ... "
" ... Great delivery from Amazon too. ... "
" ... Bought on Amazon Prime Day. ... "
" ... I have grown to trust both Sony and AMazon. ... I've bought on Amazon since 1996. ... And you should SERIOUSLY REVIEW any plans to purchase anything major from Amazon itself. ... I'll purchase a replacement from a REPUTABLE FIRM! ... "
Apps
14tv, netflix, youtube, app, tvs
+43%
-57%
" ... The thing crashes all the time when switching apps and you have to unplug it and plug it back in. ... "
" ... Also, god luck adding Apps like pandora and hulu. ... "
" ... It flickers randomly, has terrible audio and only streams Netflix and YouTube. ... "
" ... The only Internet access is to pre-loaded applications (Amazon Netflix) that Sony gets paid to put on the TV. ... "
" ... Terrible interface, no updates, cannot download new apps. ... "
" ... Unfortunately this device had two flaws, the Opera TV App didn't always work and the screen would turn pink every so often. ... "
" ... The BUT is the connection to the wifi/using any of the apps. ... I have had a lot of issues after a few months trying to use apps and get to netflix/amazon/etc. ... "
" ... Small selection of apps. ... "
Setup
13set, setup, easy to set, quick, instructions
+92%
-8%
" ... Very easy to set up . ... "
" ... The tv itself was very easy to set up and to program. ... "
" ... Just follow the prompts. ... "
" ... The set up menus were also easy. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Came right up and was easy to connect to the internet. ... "
" ... Very quick and easy setup ... "
" ... The finest quality of the 55" picture, ease of setup, and compatibility with other devices. ... "
Product Reliability
10months, stopped working, weeks, nothing, less
+50%
-50%
" ... The TV stopped working, blank blue screen after only 2 months ... "
" ... Now it has been a few Weeks since I returned it to A M A Z O N via UPS and NOTHING, no Confirmation and NO DAM REFUND CHECK. ... "
" ... unfortunately we have bought 3 of these to replace 3 that were damaged by lightening. ... "
" ... The problem is, it will work for a while with the internet and then it stops. ... "
" ... I was so damn excited to get the tvS but as soon as I unpacked it and plugged it in- there was a damaged spot on the bottom . ... "
Remote
8tv, options button, button on remote, select, scene
+88%
-13%
" ... I like the one-button access to Netflix on the remote. ... "
" ... So you can use the tv remote with the PS3. ... "
" ... Netflix and YouTube is ready to access because the buttons are right on the remote. ... "
" ... a great tv for 4k gaming and movies easy to use remote ... "
" ... The remote is kinda hooky The controls are all bunched together easy to hit buttons you don’t mean to. ... "
" ... Options Button on Remote > Scene Select > General (or Game) ... "
" ... The remote controlled my Fire TV right out of the box. ... "
Product As Described
8though, awesome
+100%
" ... picture looks great ... "
" ... The picture is awesome! ... "
" ... The picture is amazing though ... "
" ... The picture is great though. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised, Great Product. ... "
" ... The picture is mostly good. ... "
" ... The picture is awesome! ... "
Gaming
7gaming, scene select, presets, input lag, general
+86%
-14%
" ... Bought this for the dual purpose of streaming and gaming, have to say that it hits the mark. ... "
" ... mine is set at the edge of my bed and i enjoy it for movies and gaming. ... "
" ... All great for gaming! ... "
" ... If you watch blu rays and play games on the same device, you can get away with just setting up the 'Game' preset for that input (the TV will remember you want to be on 'game' for this input but 'general' for all the other inputs), but I think it's worth setting up both the 'game' and 'general' scene selects for the input and switch back and forth depending on what you are doing just because of how much better 'general' looks than 'game.' ... "
" ... Bought this with the intent of work (Computer field) and gaming. ... Running this with a GTX 1080 TI graphics card and so far all games play perfect. ... "
Delivery
6box, shipping, prompt, doorstep, replacement
+83%
-17%
" ... The packing for shipping was outstanding and well designed. ... "
" ... Very fast shipping and arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Great delivery from Amazon too. ... "
" ... Delivery was very prompt. ... "
" ... Excellent item, prompt delivery ... "
Screen Protection
6tv, one, first, crack, arrival
-100%
" ... the screen has deep crack and bump. ... "
" ... 4 weeks and one day after ordering the TV, we opened the box to put the TV up and discovered the screen was shattered in one corner. ... "
" ... First time wouldn’t turn on second time spider crack in the lcd screen. ... "
" ... Screen broken on arrival. ... But check the screen on arrival, don't let it sit for a month before opening. ... "
" ... And on May 15 the screen started blacking out. ... "
" ... I ordered one of these and it came in witha rather large dead pixel area on the screen. ... "
Capacity
5living room, front, room
+100%
" ... We use it for our living room with the couch about 10 feet from the tv with no strain on our eyes. ... "
" ... Purchased to have a viewing tv in the living room for when guests come over. ... "
" ... Great for a larger room where everyone isn't sitting directly in front of the TV! ... "
" ... This is the perfect size for the smaller (13 x 11) living room in my apartment. ... "
" ... No problems with it and the family is enjoying it! ... "
Returns
5returning, return, sony
-100%
" ... I'm returning it. ... "
" ... One day outside of the return window. ... "
" ... THe return window closed on April 13. ... "
" ... Spoke to Sony about the issue, I am returning the product. ... "
Wifi
4still, reset, connection, time
+50%
-50%
" ... I turned off WiFi Direct and it seems to work better, but it still has trouble connecting to internet. ... "
" ... It will just continue to tell you the wifi adapter is there, but it fails to connect. ... "
Controls
3options button, button on remote, button, select, scene
+33%
-67%
" ... Power buttton and volume button don’t function on the TV itself either. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... Not quite the quality of my old iMac 27, but plenty good enough for me. ... "
" ... This is plain and simple, and it gets the job done. ... "
Device Stand
3stand, screws, tv, mounted
+67%
-33%
" ... Put it on the wall!!!! ... "
" ... I mounted it on my wall and it looks great ... "
Ports
3using, tv, signal, inputs, cable
+100%
" ... That is to say, if you change the presets on HDMI 1, you'll have to do the same for HDMI 2 and 3. ... "
" ... I bypass this by using one of the three HDMI ports for a separate ROKU signal. ... "
" ... Make sure you're using an HDMI cable that supports 4k @ 60HZ. ... Set the "HDMI Signal Format" to "Enhanced" ... "
Design
3still, look
+100%
" ... The TCL still looks and performs great. ... "
" ... Almost looks like a 50inch. ... "
" ... For instance, people start to look orange. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
Type: LED
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz