LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Samsung UN46B7100

Samsung UN46B7100 Summary
• Samsung has a deeper black level and higher overall conrast ratio. • Both had similar color performances, as well as blur and artifacting.
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Value Comparison Summary

The Samsung is an LED-backlit LCD display, which, in today's TV market, means "I am fancy and probably more expensive than I should be." The Samsung did have a much deeper black level and higher overall contrast ratio. The two performed about the same on our motion and artifacting test.

	Comparison Specifications
	LG 47LH90	Samsung UN46B7100
Size	47 inches	46 inches
Price	$2100	$2800
Type	LCD	LED LCD
Format	1080p	1080p
Other	Local backlight dimming, 240Hz	120Hz, online connectivity

Blacks & Whites

The Samsung had a much deeper black than the LG. THe LG was a bit brighter, but the Samsung still walked away with a better overall contrast ratio.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
LG 47LH90 Score: Black Level: 5.10 Peak Brightness: 9.78 Contrast: 6.32	Samsung UN46B7100 Score: Black Level: 7.43 Peak Brightness: 8.92 Contrast: 7.83

Color Accuracy

Both TVs had very similar color results, across the board. Consider them equivalents in the realm of color and the handling thereof.

Color Temperature Comparison

LG 47LH90 Score: 8.47

Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 8.96

RGB Comparison

LG 47LH90 Score: 7.94

Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 8.07

Color Gamut Comparison

LG 47LH90 Score: 4.65

Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 4.32

Motion

Both TVs had very similar scores on these tests.

Viewing Effects

The Samsung and LG had nearly identical viewing angles.

Viewing Angle Comparison
LG 47LH90 Score: 5.15	Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 5.66

Connectivity

The Samsung has 2 USBs to the LG's one, but The Samsung also has a poor total number of ports, due to its ultra-thin design.