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Samsung PN50B430

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August 12, 2009 By Mark Brezinski
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Samsung PN50A760 Summary



• PN50A760 has a deeper black and higher contrast ratio.
• Both had solid color temperatures, PN50B430 had less accurate color representation.
• Both TVs had impressive viewing angles.
• PN50A760 supports USB and LAN connections, which provide access to additional content.
• The PN50A760 costs significantly more money.

Value Comparison Summary

This comparison elucidates the difference in quality between a lower-end and higher-end set. Both are made by Samsung. Both are 50-inch plasmas. The A760 scored better than the B430 in many areas, but often not by a huge amount. The A760 had a much deeper black level and better overall contrast ratio and had more accurate colors as well. Its LAN and USB connections allow users to access additional content. These improvements all come at a very steep price increase, however.

  Comparison Specifications
 
  Samsung PN50B430 Samsung PN50A760
Size 50 inches 50 inches
Price $899.99 $1,795.00
Type Plasma Plasma
Format 720p 1080p
Other N/A N/A

Blacks & Whites

The PN50A760 was capable of a much deeper black than the PN50B430. The B430 was capable of a slightly brighter white, but not by much. Overall, the A760 had a higher overall contrast ratio and better overall performance on our blacks & whites tests. 

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Samsung PN50B430 Score:
Black Level: 6.72
Peak Brightness: 7.21
Contrast: 6.34
 Samsung PN50A760 Score:
Black Level: 9.51
Peak Brightness: 6.36
Contrast: 7.34

Color Accuracy

Neither TV had much trouble on our color temperature test. Both had very similar results on our color accuracy test. The PN50A750 had a much more accurate color gamut compared to the PN50B430.

Color Temperature Comparison
Samsung PN50B430 Score: 9.82
Samsung PN50A760 Score: 9.53
RGB Comparison


Samsung PN50B430 Score: 6.81


Samsung PN50A760 Score: 7.59
Color Gamut Comparison
Samsung PN50B430 Score: 4.20
Samsung PN50A760 Score: 7.74

Motion

Both TVs did well on our smoothness tests and both had issues with artifacting. The PN50A760 out-performed the PN50B430 on both tests.

  Motion Scores
  Samsung PN50B430 Samsung PN50A760
Motion Smoothness 7.50 8.50
Motion Artifacting 4.75 6.50

Viewing Effects

Both TVs had great viewing angles, but the PN50A760 maintained an acceptible contrast ratio out to 85º from front and center.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung PN50B430 Score: 9.37 Samsung PN50A760 Score: 12.33

Connectivity

The PN50A760 is a higher-end set and, as such, has a better selection of ports. The main two are the LAN and USB ports, which give access to additional media playback features. The VGA port is also useful for hooking up a computer or other compatable device.

  Connectivity Comparison
  Samsung PN50B430 Samsung PN50A760
HDMI 2 4
Component 2 2
Composite 1 2
S-Video 0 1
VGA 0 1
Analog Audio In 3 4
Digital Audio Out 1 1
Analog Audio Out 1 1
LAN 0 1
USB 0 1
Memory Card 0 0
Other EX-LINK Two 3.5mm audio in

Other Comparisons

The main differences here come via the PN50A760's USB and LAN ports. Both of these ports give the TV access to additional media content. While the PN50A760's online offerings aren't particularly impressive, that could improve with time. 

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