| Introduction |
| This is a review of the Samsung LN40B610. The other TVs in this series include the LN46B610 and the LN55B610. Test data should be broadly applicable to all models in the 610 series. Read our series comparison page for more details on series differences. |
 Priced at around $1050, the Samsung LN46B610 is a mid-priced 40-inch 1080p LCD that has great performance. It's a little more expensive than some similar models, but has better performance than most, particularly in our motion tests. |
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Tour & Design |
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| Section |
The Good |
The Bad |
| Tour & Design |
Touch of Color design is very attractive |
No major problems |
| Blacks & Whites |
Bright Whites |
Blacks not as deep as some displays |
| Color Accuracy |
Whites are consistent, smooth RGB response curves |
Color gamut is a little off |
| Motion |
Motion is smooth and detailed |
Some minor artifacts |
| Viewing Effects |
Doesn't show reflections |
Poor viewing angle |
| Remote Control |
Remote is comfortable to use with big buttons and a backlight |
Can't control other devices |
| Connectivity |
Plenty of HDMI and analog video inputs |
Some ports a little awkward to reach |
| Audio & Menus |
Speakers have plenty of volume and good quality sound |
Pseudo-surround sound mode doesn't add much |
| Formats & Media |
Supports every current HD video format |
No issues |
| Power Consumption |
Costs about $27 a year to run |
Costs about $36 at maximum backlight |
Other Models in the LNXX610 Series
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| This is a review of the LN40B610, specifically. The other TVs in this series should be broadly 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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LN46B610
46" |
LN52B610
52" |
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