Samsung LN32B460 LCD HDTV Review - Vs LG 37LH55

LG 37LH55 Summary
• Samsung has deeper black and higher overall contrast ratio. • Similar color performances. • The LG has a 240Hz mode, which helps reduce blur. • The LG can also play media off USB flash cards.
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Value Comparison Summary

This match-up shows how over-valued some features can be. The LG offers two features the Samsung does not: 240Hz plaback and additional media playback via a USB port. While the 240Hz mode gave the TV a bit of a boost, we doubt you'll miss the media playback capabilities, especially when it makes the TV almost half as expensive. The one solid factor the LG has in its favor is its 1080p native resolution, as compared to the LG's 720p.

	Comparison Specifications
	Samsung LN32B460	LG 37LH55
Size	32 inches	37 inches
Price	$650	$1400
Type	LCD	LCD
Format	720p	1080p
Other	None	240Hz mode

Blacks & Whites

The Samsung has a deeper black and higher overall contrast ratio.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Samsung LN32B460 Score: Black Level: 8.00 Peak Brightness: 8.73 Contrast: 8.27	LG 37LH55 Score: Black Level: 5.47 Peak Brightness: 9.05 Contrast: 6.26

Color Accuracy

The Samsung has a slightly more even color temperature than the LG's. Both TVs had similar performance on our RGB tests. The Samsung's color gamut os less accurate than the LG's.

Color Temperature Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 8.67

LG 37LH55 Score: 7.96

RGB Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 8.15

LG 37LH55 Score: 7.97

Color Gamut Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 4.49

LG 37LH55 Score: 6.11

Motion

The Samsung had more of an issue with blurring than the LG did. Both TVs showed artifacting.

Viewing Effects

Neither TV had a wide viewing angle.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung LN32B460 Score: 4.31	LG 37LH55 Score: 3.69

Connectivity

The LG has a better array of ports, and features a USB port for media playback.

Other Comparisons

The LG can play back media from its USB port. It also features a 240Hz mode, which helps reduce blurring. Neither of these facts are applicable to the Samsung.