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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.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Samsung LN32C350
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13.Vs LG 32LD350
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14.Vs Sony KDL 32BX300
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
Samsung UN32C4000
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MotionColor Accuracy
Even color temperature, good color representation. Color gamut was off.
Color Temperature (9.46)
We really didn’t see any issues with the Samsung UN32C4000’s color temperature. The TV runs a bit warm through most of the spectrum, but not perceptibly so. The only point where the TV has a perceptible color temperature shift is its deepest black, so you’re not likely to notice it. You shouldn’t have any issues here. More on how we test color temperature.
| Read Reviews of Comparison Products | ||
|---|---|---|
 Samsung LN32C350 |
 LG 32LD350 |
 Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 |
RGB Curves (7.38)
The UN32C4000 performed well on our color representation test, but it wasn’t perfect. The curves themselves have some minor bumps, which indicates a lack of fine details. On top of that, the red and blue curves level off sharply towards the saturated end. This means that there isn’t nearly enough differentiation between bright colors for our eyes to register the difference. Green also peaks a bit early, but only a bit of detail is lost. More on how we test RGB curves.
Below we’ve posted a few gradient strips, so you can see how the UN32C4000 and some of its competitors emulate the red, green, and blue spectra. Vertical bands indicate lost detail, and if the black comes in too early, it indicates dark scenes will have very little detail.
| Red Response Comparison | |
|---|---|
| Ideal Response |  |
| Samsung UN32C4000 |  |
| Samsung LN32C350 |  |
| LG 32LD350 |  |
| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 |  |
| Green Response Comparisons | |
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| Ideal Response |  |
| Samsung UN32C4000 |  |
| Samsung LN32C350 |  |
| LG 32LD350 |  |
| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 |  |
| Blue Response Comparisons | |
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| Ideal Response |  |
| Samsung UN32C4000 |  |
| Samsung LN32C350 |  |
| LG 32LD350 |  |
| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 |  |
Color Gamut (5.00)
The Samsung UN32C4000 didn’t have the most accurate color gamut. The red, green, and blue points are all oversaturated compared to the rec. 709 standard, which is the international standard for your television’s color gamut. More on how we test peak color gamut.
The table below contains all the numeric details of the Samsung UN32C4000’s color gamut performance, compared to the rec. 709 standards.
| Rec. 709 versus Samsung UN32C4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| u' (rec.709/measured) | v' (rec.709/measured) | Error | |
| Red | 0.4507 / 0.4611 | 0.5229 / 0.5202 | 0.0107 |
| Green | 0.125 / 0.1219 | 0.5625 / 0.5608 | 0.0035 |
| Blue | 0.1754 / 0.175 | 0.1579 / 0.1394 | 0.0185 |
| D65 (White) | 0.1978 / 0.1938 | 0.4683 / 0.4684 | 0.004 |
| Other Models in the Series | ||
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| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. | ||
 Samsung UN19C4000 19 in. |
 Samsung UN22C4000 22 in. |
 Samsung UN26C4000 26 in. |
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