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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 32LG40
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13.Vs Samsung LN40B650
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14.Vs Toshiba 40XV645U
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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 37LH55
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Samsung LN40B650 Summary
• 37LH55 has a worse contrast ratio.
• 37LH55 has slightly better color representation.
• 37LH55 had less artifacting and a slightly better viewing angle.
• The 37LH55 has 240Hz mode.
• The LN40B650 can stream media from your PC via its LAN port.
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.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| LG 37LH55 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Size | 37 inches | 40 inches |
| Price | $1400 | $1188 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | 240Hz mode | 120Hz mode |
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.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| LG 37LH55 Score: Black Level: 5.47 Peak Brightness: 9.05 Contrast: 6.26 |
Samsung LN40B650 Score: Black Level: 8.77 Peak Brightness: 9.01 Contrast: 9.26 |
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.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH55 Score: 7.96 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 8.11 | |
| RGB Curves Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH55 Score: 7.97 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 9.06 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH55 Score: 6.11 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.23 | |
Motion
Although both had similar performance on our motion blur test, the LN40B650 fell behind with its penchant for artifacting.
| Motion Scores | ||
| LG 37LH55 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 7.25 | 7.0 |
| Motion Artifacting | 6.25 | 3.5 |
Viewing Effects
The Samsung LN40B650 has a slightly larger viewing angle than the LG 37LH55.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| LG 37LH55 Score: 3.69 | Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.55 |
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.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| LG 37LH55 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 0 | 1 |
| LAN | 0 | 1 |
| USB | 1 | 2 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
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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