Sony KDL-46 Z 4500

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

I don't mind saying that I really agonised over this one. Should it end up with a 9 or an 8? In the end, the quality of the 200Hz engine together with the other undeniable strengths of the picture just did enough to bring me down on the side of an...

Builds on the already-impressive ’W4500 to create the best picture of any 46in TV we have yet seen

The individual improvements aren’t as dramatic as £600 might suggest

The ’Z4500 represents the pinnacle of what Sony is capable of right now, so it should come as no surprise that it’s simply stunning

Stylish design ; 200Hz works ; Good picture quality generally

Picture a little underwhelming ; Rather expensive

An innovative and mostly excellent TV, but we're not totally sure 200Hz justifies its current price

The ’Z4500 represents the pinnacle of what Sony is capable of right now, so it should come as no surprise that it’s simply stunning

The ’Z4500 represents the pinnacle of what Sony is capable of right now, so it should come as no surprise that it's simply stunning

Gorgeously designed and built / Pictures often look excellent

Very expensive / 200Hz not as big a game-changer as we'd hoped

As you’d expect, this new processing system increases the scanning rate of your average PAL source by a factor of four rather than the x2 of 100Hz LCD TVs. And in doing so, so the argument goes, the 46Z4500 can present motion with considerably more...

Best anti-judder mode yet ; Bright, detailed pictures ; Good black levels ; Media streaming via Ethernet and USB ; Excellent Blu-ray playback

Minor cosmetic issues ; Not as confident with DVD

Conclusion Despite some misgivings about the cosmetics and dubious marketing, this is a very likeable television. It performs well, it's relatively good value for money, and is loaded with features — including the supremely efficient 200Hz mode. If...

Motionflow; Good picture quality; Easy to use XMB interface Ethernet and USB port; Tons of ports

Slight problems with remote; Lacks bass; No video streaming function

Picture quality depends strongly on viewing angle., Relatively weak contrast., Slight color casting., PlayStation-3-style menu takes some getting used to., Remote control is very large and therefore not very handy

The Sony KDL-46 Z 4500 emerges as an excellent TV, particularly in a bright living-room environment. Its high motion clarity, decent color reproduction, and comprehensive feature set make it a great all-round model. In a dark home-theater, on the other...