Sony KDL-40X3500 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony's 'W4000 has shifted the goalposts and the 'X3500, though a great TV, no longer does enough to justify its hefty price tag

Pros: Stunningly detailed, clean and tonally balanced pictures, particularly from DVD; classy looks and great build; open sonic performance

Cons: Massive; no better than its cheaper sibling

Review summary: Nearly flawless, and certainly fabulous, a top introduction to the Bravia range - if you can afford it, it's a must-see set

Pros: Sony styling; dream to use; wonderfully smooth, clean and three-dimensional images; great Freeview tuner

Cons: Can struggle with motion-smearing; pricey

Review summary: Homer Simpson's home town of Springfield's motto is: A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man. There must be a glut of noble spirit at Sony

Pros: Detailed, colourful, stable and huge images; impressive sound, too

Cons: Pricey; backlighting issues; narrow viewing angle

Review summary: Nearly flawless, and certainly fabulous, a top introduction to the Bravia range - if you can afford it, it's a must-see set

Pros: Can struggle with motion-smearing; pricey

Cons: Sony styling; dream to use; wonderfully smooth, clean and three-dimensional images; great Freeview tuner

Review summary: Sony's 'W4000 has shifted the goalposts and the 'X3500, though a great TV, no longer does enough to justify its hefty price tag

Pros: Massive; no better than its cheaper sibling

Cons: Stunningly detailed, clean and tonally balanced pictures, particularly from DVD; classy looks and great build; open sonic performance