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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 Samsung UN46B6000
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13.Vs Vizio SV470XVT
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14.Vs Panasonic TC-P42S1
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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 UN46B7100
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Vs Vizio SV470XVT
Samsung UN46B6000 Summary
• Both TVs are really, really similar.
• The B7100 has better online features.
• The B6000 has better picture quality overall, but not by much.
• The B7100 costs $200 more than the B6000.
Value Comparison Summary
This one is a pretty easy comparison: the B7100 has better online features, but the B6000 has marginally better picture quality. In our opinion, the B7100's expanded online content library makes up for the $200 difference. The test results were so similar 99% of people wouldn't notice the difference.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Samsung UN46B7100 | Samsung UN46B6000 | |
| Size | 46 inches | 46 inches |
| Price | $2800 | $2600 |
| Type | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | 120Hz, online connectivity | 120Hz, online connectivity |
Blacks & Whites
These scores were very similar. The B7100 has a slightly higher black level and brightness. The B6000 has a better contrast ratio overall.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Samsung UN46B7100 Score: Black Level: 7.43 Peak Brightness: 8.92 Contrast: 7.83 |
Samsung UN46B6000 Score: Black Level: 8.00 Peak Brightness: 8.84 Contrast: 8.34 |
Color Accuracy
Although their color temperatures shift in different ways, both TVs erred in equal amounts. The B6000 had a slightly better color response and both TVs had the same gamut.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 8.96 | |
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| Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 8.96 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 8.07 | |
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| Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 8.55 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 4.32 | |
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| Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 4.32 | |
Motion
Both TVs handled blur well, but the B6000 dropped the ball on artifacting.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Samsung UN46B7100 | Samsung UN46B6000 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Motion Artifacting | 7.0 | 4.75 |
Viewing Effects
Both TVs had similarly shallow viewing angles.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| Samsung UN46B7100 Score: 5.66 | Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 4.55 |
Connectivity
Since the B6000 has a different, thicker form factor, it was able to squeeze in more ports.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Samsung UN46B7100 | Samsung UN46B6000 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 1 | 1 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| LAN | 1 | 1 |
| USB | 2 | 2 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | Ex-link | Ex-link |
Other Comparisons
The main difference between the two TVs is their internet content. The B7100 is simply capable of doing much more with its LAN port.
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