Samsung LN32B460 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Sony KDL 32L5000

Sony KDL-32L5000 Summary
• Both TVs have similar white, black, and contrast results. • The Sony had a slightly more erratic color temperature, but a more accurate color gamut. • The Sony had more issues with artifacting.
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Value Comparison Summary

The Samsung LN32B460 is a 32-inch LCD that has the same 720p resolution as the Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000. The LN32B460 matches or exceeds the KDL-32L5000's performance almost across the board, and at a price only $50 above the Sony we have to consider it the better value. It is an older model, however, so it may not be available for much longer.

	Comparison Specifications
	Samsung LN32B460	Sony KDL-32L5000
Size	32 inches	32 inches
Price	$650	$550
Type	LCD	LCD
Format	720p	720p

Blacks & Whites

Both TVs had similar performance here, although the Samsung was just a bit better on all fronts.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Samsung LN32B460 Score: Black Level: 8.00 Peak Brightness: 8.73 Contrast: 8.27	Sony KDL-32L5000 Score: Black Level: 7.27 Peak Brightness: 8.19 Contrast: 7.27

Color Accuracy

The Sony had a less solid color temperature result and a less accurate color gamut test.

Color Temperature Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 8.67

Sony KDL-32L5000 Score: 6.89

RGB Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 8.15

Sony KDL-32L5000 Score: 7.57

Color Gamut Comparison

Samsung LN32B460 Score: 4.49

Sony KDL-32L5000 Score: 6.17

Motion

The Sony had more issues with artifacting than the Samsung did.

Viewing Effects

The Sony's viewing angle was wider than the Samsung's, but not by much.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung LN32B460 Score: 4.31	Sony KDL-32L5000 Score: 5.44

Connectivity

There really aren't any major differences here. One of the Samsung's composite ports is actually the green part of a component video input. If you're using both components and a composite, and you want to add a second composite-using device, you're out of luck.