LG 37LH55 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Samsung LN40B650 |
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Published on June 30, 2009 Comment on this |
Value Comparison Summary The Samsung LN50B650 bests the 37LH55 in many, many categories. While it lacks a 240Hz refresh rate, it does have a 120Hz mode, which will be more or less the same for most consumers. It's slightly bigger, has better overall picture quality, and costs less.
Blacks & Whites The 37LH55's weak black level is soundly bested by the LN40B650's. Both have similar peak brightnesses, meaning the LN40B650's contrast ratio also ends up better.
Color Accuracy The LN40B650 does better overall on this test, with a slightly more solid color temperature and a small improvement in color representation. The 37LH55 has a more accurate color gamut, but the improvement here isn't dramatic enough to let the TV catch up.
Motion Although both had similar performance on our motion blur test, the LN40B650 fell behind with its penchant for artifacting.
Viewing Effects The Samsung LN40B650 has a slightly larger viewing angle than the LG 37LH55.
Connectivity The main difference here is the Samsung's LAN port. It has a few extra ports and a second USB, but these additions aren't likely to be notable to the average consumer.
Other Comparisons The LN40B650 gains a pretty big advantage here by coming with internet connetivity. You can use this feature to stream content off your computer or download and install widgets on the TV. This is a nice feature, and certainly better than the 37LH55's lack of internet connectivity, but not nearly as good as some higher-end internet-capable TVs that can stream video from popular content providers. The 37LH55 counters this by offering 240Hz playback. |
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• 37LH55 has a worse contrast ratio.
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