- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Samsung 6400 Series
- Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
- LG LS5700
- Sony BRAVIA EX640 Series
Rated 100% by by Big-Ed (Jan, 2012)just like any really HD product, you need other things to go with it, the tv itself is a great tv, the picture is better then what some non sony tv's have, even in 2D, BUT, as with all 1080p and 3D tv's, if you want true 1080p and you want your 3D movies and games to look right , you need better HDMI cables then low dollar cables, most low buck cables are 1.3k , you need 4k or 3D ready HDMI cables.
by c|net (Jan, 2012)The ET5 series sees the company continue the good work of previous years with LED-backlit IPS panels, said to enjoy a wider off-axis than some other LCD designs.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series compared to the Panasonic VIERA ET5
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LED-backlit
Rated 80% by by D.-Vogel (Jun, 2011)The Sony set up menu is beautiful, easy and intuitive to use and very complete-"Apple TV" is easily added as an HDMI source on the menu of sources.
42”
by c|net (Jan, 2012)The other big surprise is passive 3D, which is essentially an LG technology; Panasonic was one of the first companies to embrace and champion active technology.
size
40"
42"
BRAVIA EX720 Series by c|net (Mar, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 46-inch Sony KDL-46EX720, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
VIERA ET5 by vixen2188 (Mar, 2013)Just make sure you set your correct screen size, most people complain about why their 3d isn't working or is greyed out in games.
thickness
BRAVIA EX720 Series by Inksnatcher--Sally (Jul, 2011)Super thin with a nice thin stand so it fits comfortably on the TV cabinet and against the wall.
VIERA ET5 by sa (Jul, 2012)At any rate, the picture has better color depth than the Sony and I was surprised because the Sony was great.
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series vs Panasonic VIERA ET5
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Panasonic VIERA ET5
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Has CEC | BRAVIA Sync | vs | None |
| Very few TVs support CEC; control all your devices with one remote | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| More optical audio outputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more optical audio outputs | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many composite A/V inputs | |||
| More USB ports | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many USB ports | |||
| More D-Sub inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more D-Sub inputs; great for hooking up to a computer | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 300 mm x 300 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| Faster refresh rate | 240 Hz | vs | 120 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
| More RF inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more RF inputs | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 85.06% | vs | 74.14% |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series | Panasonic VIERA ET5 | ||
 |   Rated by 191 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by C.-Fernandez--amazon-queen (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by dmc1300 (Feb, 2012) |  Rated by 160 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Clockwork (May, 2012) Rated 100% by by Steven (Feb, 2013) Rated 100% by by Michael-Sinz (Oct, 2012) | |
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Samsung 6400 Series Most even colors after calibration |
 | 3 | Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series Highest contrast ratio |
 | 4 | LG LS5700 Supports ISFccc |
 | 6 | Sony HX750 Cheap webcam |
 | 7 | Sony BX450 4-way tie: More D-Sub inputs |
 | 8 | Samsung 6000 Series 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
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