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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 Sony KDL 46Z5100
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13.Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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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 LN46B750
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Conclusion
Samsung LN40B650 Summary
• The LN40B650 has a deeper black level and higher overall contrast ratio.
• Both TVs have similar color representation.
• Both TVs have internet connectivity.
Value Comparison Summary
The LN46B750 and LN40B650 are very similar TVs. The 750 has a 240Hz mode and an additional six inches to its screen. The 650, however, has very similar picture quality and costs almost half what the 750 does.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Samsung LN46B750 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Size | 46 inches | 40 inches |
| Price | $2399.99 | $1,319 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | 4 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, Internet connectivity, 240Hz modes | 2 USB Ports, Internet Connectivity |
Blacks & Whites
The LN40B650 had a deeper black level than the LN46B750, leading to a better overall contrast ratio.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: Black Level: 6.72 Peak Brightness: 9.89 Contrast: 7.74 |
Samsung LN40B650 Score: Black Level: 8.77 Peak Brightness: 9.01 Contrast: 9.26 |
Color Accuracy
Both TVs performed similarly on our color accuracy tests.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 9.08 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 8.11 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 8.09 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 9.06 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 3.72 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.23 | |
Motion
The LN46B750's blur-reduction mode helped it attain a smoother overall picture than the LN40B650. The LN46B750 also had slightly fewer artifacting issues.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Samsung LN46B750 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 8.38 | 7.00 |
| Motion Artifacting | 9.00 | 8.00 |
Viewing Effects
While neither TV had an impressive viewing angle, the LN46B750's was better than the LN40B650s.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 5.49 | Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.55 |
Connectivity
Both TVs have a similar array of ports.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Samsung LN46B750 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| LAN | 1 | 1 |
| USB | 2 | 2 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | EX-LINK | N/A |
Other Comparisons
The main difference between these two TVs is their price. They have similar feature sets and their performance scores are roughly in the same ballpark. The LN46B750 is significantly more expensive than the LN40B650, however, even once you factor in the size difference.
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