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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 RCA L40FHD41
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13.Vs JVC LT 42P300
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14.Vs Samsung LN40B650
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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
Samsung LN40B530
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Color Accuracy Summary
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Samsung LN40B530. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the LNxxB530 series. The LNxxB530 series includes the following models: LN32B530, LN37B530, LN40B530, LN46B530, and LN52B530. Read here for more details on series differences.
• Acceptable, but not great color temperature consistency
• Smooth RGB curves
• Good color accuracy
• Testing done using DisplayMate Software
Color Temperature (7.1)
The Samsung LN40B530 produced an even color temperature from very bright light down to fairly dark shadows. But, as the chart below illustrates, when the picture got too dark, the color temperature became quite warm. Because this unevenness happened at the extreme end of the scale, we did not penalize it much. You probably won't notice the issue.
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| RCA L40FHD41 40 inches |
JVC LT-42P300 42 inches |
Samsung LN40B650 40 inches |
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RGB Curves (8.23)
The Samsung LN40B530 produced good, smooth RGB curves. Practically speaking, this means that color gradations will appear smooth and unbroken. A poor performance – one with lots of bumps or stair-stepping in the curves – would appear as color banding on your screen. The Samsung LN40B530 is not the best of the comparison models (that award goes to the Samsung LN40B650), but we were satisfied.
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Below is a visual representation of how each primary color appeared on the Samsung LN40B530, as well as its competitors.
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| Samsung LN40B530 |  |
| RCA L40FHD41 |  |
| JVC LT-42P300 |  |
| Samsung LN40B650 |  |
| Green Response Comparisons | |
| Ideal Response |  |
| Samsung LN40B530 |  |
| RCA L40FHD41 |  |
| JVC LT-42P300 |  |
| Samsung LN40B650 |  |
| Blue Response Comparisons | |
| Ideal Response |  |
| Samsung LN40B530 |  |
| RCA L40FHD41 |  |
| JVC LT-42P300 |  |
| Samsung LN40B650 |  |
Color Gamut (5.75)
The color gamut test measures how well the Samsung LN40B530 holds up to the international standard, Rec.709. Just so you know, we've never seen a TV that can perfectly match the standard, and we probably never will.If you look at the tips of the triangle in the chart below, you'll see that the Samsung LN40B530 undersaturated the greens, but matched the blues and reds extremely well. The white point – the circle in the center – leans slightly towards the reds, but only slightly.
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Tech-heads, the chart below is for you.
| u' (rec.709/measured) | v' (rec.709/measured) | Error | |
| Red | 0.4508 | 0.5226 | 0.000316228 |
| Green | 0.1114 | 0.5568 | 0.014746186 |
| Blue | 0.175 | 0.16 | 0.002137756 |
| D65 (white point) |
0.1924 | 0.4681 | 0.005403702 |
| Other Models in the LNxxB530 Series | ||||
| This is a review of the Samsung LN40B530. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. | ||||
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| Samsung LN32B530 32-inch |
Samsung LN37B530 37-inch |
Samsung LN46B530 46-inch |
Samsung LN52B530 52-inch |
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