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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Calibration
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03.Blacks & Whites
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04.Color Accuracy
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05.Motion
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Samsung LN40B650
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13.Vs JVC LT42P300
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14.VS Sony Bravia KDL 52V5100
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15.Conclusion
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16.Ratings & Specs
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17.Comments
JVC Procision LT-42WX70
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Vs JVC LT42P300
Samsung LN40B650 Summary
• The Samsung is much cheaper, has better performance in many tests
• The JVC supports the wider Adobe RGB color gamut
Value Comparison
The JVC LT-42WX70 is the more expensive TV by a considerable margin; priced at about $2300, it is nearly a thousand bucks more than the Samsung LN40B650. But it is a little larger (at 42 inches, over the 40 inch size of the Samsung).
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| JVC LT-42WX70 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Size | 42' | 40' |
| Price | $2300 | $1350 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | Adobe RGB gamut | LAN connection |
Blacks & Whites
Both TVs had pretty dark blacks, but the Samsung had a bit of an edge; it managed a black level of 0.07 cd/m2, while the JVC was at 0.1 cd/m2. The Samsung also had a slightly higher peak white, and this combination leads to a wider contrast ratio.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| JVC LT-42WX70 Score: Black Level: 8.00 Peak Brightness: 8.67 Contrast: 8.23 |
Samsung LN40B650 Score: Black Level: 8.77 Peak Brightness: 9.01 Contrast: 9.26 |
Color Accuracy
The LT-42WX70 had the edge on color; it had lower overall color temperature change, and the color gamut was more accurate. The RGB curves were significantly bumpier on the JVC, though, which could lead to more banding and contouring on the screen.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| JVC LT-42WX70 Score: 8.76 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 8.11 | |
| RGB Curves Comparison | |
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| JVC LT-42WX70 Score: 7.58 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 9.06 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| JVC LT-42WX70 Score: 5.14 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.23 | |
Motion
The Samsung was the superior TV in displaying motion; thanks to its 120Hz processing, we saw smoother motion, and fine details in this motion were better maintained when they were moving rapidly across the screen. The Samsung also did a better job of processing a 3:2 pulldown signal, a process where a broadcaster processes a signal to give it a more filmic look. Neither TV had a problem showing a 24 frames per second signal produced by a blu-ray player, though.
| Motion Scores | ||
| JVC LT-42WX70 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 6.75 | 7 |
| Motion Artifacting | 6.5 | 8.0 |
Viewing Effects
The JVC had a slightly wider viewing angle, but only by a few degrees. Frankly, neither HDTV does particularly well in this test; both have very disappointing viewing angles.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| JVC LT-42WX70 Score: 5.23 | Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.55 |
Connectivity
The Samsung is the more connected TV by a long stretch; it has more HDMI prots, more analog inputs and a cable/antenna input that means it can work without a cable or set-top box.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| JVC LT-42WX70 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| HDMI | 3 | 4 |
| Component | 1 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 1 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 0 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 0 | 0 |
| LAN | 0 | 1 |
| USB | 0 | 1 |
| Memory Card | No | 0 |
| Other | N/A | N/A |
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The JVC has one thing that the Samsung doesn't, though; the wider color gamut. However, as our tests show, it doesn't cover the complete Adobe RGB gamut, so this feature is a little less enticing than it forst appears.
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