Samsung LN32B460 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Samsung LN32B360

Samsung LN32B360 Summary
• Very similar test results, though the B460 performed better overall. • LN32B460 looks a lot better.
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Value Comparison Summary

If we compare the LN32B360 to its more expensive cousin, it makes the B360 look like a steal. The two TVs have roughly the same picture quality, although the LN32B460 generally out-performed the B360. Aesthetics is another realm in which these two TVs differ. The B430 looks like a pile of cheap, shiny plastic, while the LN32B460 has a classy appearance.

	Comparison Specifications
	Samsung LN32B460	Samsung LN32B360
Size	32 inches	32 inches
Price	$650	$550
Type	LCD	LCD
Format	720p	720p

Blacks & Whites

Both TVs had very similar black levels, white levels, and contrast ratios.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Samsung LN32B460 Score: Black Level: 8.00 Peak Brightness: 8.73 Contrast: 8.27	Samsung LN32B360 Score: Black Level: 8.23 Peak Brightness: 9.32 Contrast: 8.89

Color Accuracy

Both TVs had very similar color test results.

Color Temperature Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 8.67

Samsung LN32B360 Score: 8.67

RGB Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 8.15

Samsung LN32B360 Score: 7.65

Color Gamut Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 4.49

Samsung LN32B360 Score: 4.49

Motion

Both TVs performed roughly eqully on these tests. The B460 had slightly less artifacting, but was a tad blurrier.

Viewing Effects

Neither TV had impressive results here. The LN32B460 had a slightly more shallow viewing angle than the LN32B460.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung LN32B460 Score: 4.31	Samsung LN32B360 Score: 3.26

Connectivity

No game-changing differences between these two TVs in this section.