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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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Vs Vizio SV471XVT
Sony KDL-46Z5100 Summary
• The Sony has a deeper black and better contrast ratio.
• Similar color temperature and color representation.
• The Sony has a much more accurate color gamut.
• The Sony has more online content.
• The Samsung is slightly less expensive.
Value Comparison Summary
Both of these TVs are similar sizes and received similar scores. The Samsung has a poorer viewing angle and black level, but has less blurring issues. The Sony makes far better use of its internet connectivity. In general, the Sony managed to perform slightly better on our performance tests. Since the two TVs are the same size and roughly the same price point, this match-up isn't really about budget. The Samsung is better than average and the Sony is slightly better than the Samsung, albeit at a $200 markup.
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| Samsung LN46B750 | Sony KDL-46Z5100 | |
| Size | 46 inches | 46 inches |
| Price | $2,399.99 | $2,599.99 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | 4 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, Internet connectivity, 240Hz modes | USB port, Internet connectivity |
Blacks & Whites
The Sony had a deeper black level and a dimmer peak brightness. The black level was deep enough to render the difference in brightness moot, however, and ended up with a better contrast ratio.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: Black Level: 6.72 Peak Brightness: 9.89 Contrast: 7.74 |
Sony KDL-46Z5100 Score: Black Level: 8.48 Peak Brightness: 8.74 Contrast: 8.77 |
Color Accuracy
Both TVs had very similar color temperature performances. The Samsung had slightly better color representation, but it's gamut was way off.
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 9.08 | |
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| Sony KDL-46Z5100 Score: 9.08 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 8.09 | |
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| Sony KDL-46Z5100 Score: 7.84 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 3.72 | |
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| Sony KDL-46Z5100 Score: 5.19 | |
Motion
The Samsung had better judder/blur reduction controls, and was able to obtain a smoother, less artifacted picture.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Samsung LN46B750 | Sony KDL-46Z5100 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 8.38 | 7.00 |
| Motion Artifacting | 6.63 | 6.50 |
Viewing Effects
The Samsung had a much more shallow viewing angle than the Sony.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| Samsung LN46B750 Score: 5.49 | Sony KDL-46Z5100 Score: 6.71 |
Connectivity
There aren't any huge connectivity differences between the two TVs.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Samsung LN46B750 | Sony KDL-46Z5100 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 3 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 2 |
| LAN | 1 | 1 |
| USB | 2 | 1 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | EX-LINK | N/A |
Other Comparisons
The only other difference between these two TVs is the depth of the online content currently available. The Sony has an incredible array of content available.
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