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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 Proscan 32LC30S60
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13.Vs Sony KDL 32L5000
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14.Vs Dynex DX L32 10A
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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
Memorex MLT3221
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Conclusion
Dynex DX-L32-10A Summary
• Dynex has a deeper black and higher overall contrast ratio.
• Memorex has a much steadier color temperature.
• Dynex is less expensive than the Memorex.
Value Comparison Summary
This match-up comes down to which you value more: color performance or contrast. The Dynex bests the Memorex at the latter, but fails at the former. Of course, the Memorex is also a bit more expensive than the Dynex.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Memorex MLT3221 | Dynex DX-L32-10A | |
| Size | 32 inches | 32 inches |
| Price | $599.99 | $380 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 720p | 720p |
Blacks & Whites
The Dynex had a much deeper black level, but wasn't as bright. It did manage a higher contrast ratio than the Memorex, but not by a particularly wide margin.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Memorex MLT3221 Score: Black Level: 5.41 Peak Brightness: 9.99 Contrast: 6.66 |
Dynex DX-L32-10A Score: Black Level: 7.79 Peak Brightness: 7.05 Contrast: 7.12 |
Color Accuracy
The Dynex's color temperature was a train wreck and its RGB representation wasn't as accurate as the Memorex's.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| Memorex MLT3221 Score: 7.23 | |
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| Dynex DX-L32-10A Score: 2.59 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Memorex MLT3221 Score: 7.98 | |
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| Dynex DX-L32-10A Score: 5.68 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Memorex MLT3221 Score: 4.42 | |
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| Dynex DX-L32-10A Score: 4.05 | |
Motion
Neither TV managed to have smooth motion. The Dynex had a bit less artifacting than the Memorex.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Memorex MLT3221 | Dynex DX-L32-10A | |
| Motion Smoothness | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| Motion Artifacting | 4.50 | 6.25 |
Viewing Effects
The Memorex had a wider viewing angle than the Dynex.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| Memorex MLT3221 Score: 5.11 | Dynex DX-L32-10A Score: 3.40 |
Connectivity
The Dynex has an extra HDMI and composite video input. The Memorex has two extra analog audio inputs and an extra analog audio output.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Memorex MLT3221 | Dynex DX-L32-10A | |
| HDMI | 2 | 3 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 6 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 0 |
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