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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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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 LG 37LH55
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13.Vs JVC LT32J300
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14.VS Samsung LN32B360
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
LG 37LH30
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Conclusion
Samsung LN32B360 Summary
• LN32B360 had a lower black level, higher peak brightness, and higher contrast ratio.
• Both TVs had similar color representation.
• Both TVs had similar blurring and artifacting issues.
• Neither TV had a good viewing angle.
Value Comparison Summary
The Samsung LN32B360 again shows it can outperform TVs that are capable of a higher-resolution display. It had a deeper black level, higher peak brightness, higher contrast ratio, and similar color acuracy. The downsides to the LN32B360 rest with its smaller screen and lower native resolution. In just about every other area, however, the LN32B360 outperforms the 37LH30. Given the price difference, we'd strongly recommend considering the LN32B360.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| LG 37LH30 | Samsung LN32B360 | |
| Size | 37 inches | 32 inches |
| Price | $950 | $549.99 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 720p |
Blacks & Whites
The Samsung beats the LG across the board. It has a lower black level and a higher peak brightness, which gives it a higher contrast ratio.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| LG 37LH30 Score: Black Level: 5.47 Peak Brightness: 8.79 Contrast: 6.14 |
Samsung LN32B360 Score: Black Level: 8.23 Peak Brightness: 9.32 Contrast: 8.89 |
Color Accuracy
Both TVs had a solid color temperature and about the same color representation. The Samsung had a slightly less accurate color gamut.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH30 Score: 8.52 | |
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| Samsung LN32B360 Score: 8.67 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH30 Score: 7.94 | |
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| Samsung LN32B360 Score: 7.65 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH30 Score: 6.17 | |
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| Samsung LN32B360 Score: 4.49 | |
Motion
Both TVs garnered similar results on our motion tests.
| Motion Scores | ||
| LG 37LH30 | Samsung LN32B360 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 5.63 | 6.00 |
| Motion Artifacting | 6.00 | 5.50 |
Viewing Effects
Neither TV had a wide viewing angle, but the LG's 57º was wider than the Samsung's 34º.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH30 Score: 3.84 | Samsung LN32B360 Score: 3.26 |
Connectivity
The LG 37LH30 has a few extra ports, including an optical audio out. The Samsung LN32B360 actually has a very small selection of ports.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| LG 37LH30 | Samsung LN32B360 | |
| HDMI | 3 | 2 |
| Component | 1 | 1 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 1 |
| Digital Audio Out | 0 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 0 | 1 |
| LAN | 0 | 0 |
| USB | 0 | 0 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | Optical audio out | 0 |
Other Comparisons
There aren't any other significant areas of difference between the two TVs. Neither are feature-based sets.
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