Sony R450  TV Review

Reviewed Jul 22, 2013 at 12:00am
Tested using Methodology v0.8 

Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before a major update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

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Notice: This TVs has been discontinued.
The only big downside of the Sony R450 LED TV is its very limited viewing angle. If you are always sitting in front of it, you will appreciate its good blacks and very good motion handling.

Our Verdict

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If you can get past the narrow viewing angle, this Sony R450 LED TV is a great choice in this price range. The picture quality is great, both for video games and movies.

Pros
  • Good motion handling for an LED. You won't normally notice motion blur.
  • Good picture quality. The contrast ratio is really good for the price.
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angle. The picture quality when viewed at an angle is greatly reduced.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 22, 2013: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jul 20, 2013: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 19, 2013: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Test Results

    Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before a major update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

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