Full Review
Introduction
The Samsung UN46C8000 ($2799 MSRP) is a gorgeous, 46-inch LED-edge lit LCD TV. But it’s not trading on its looks. This is one of the new breed: a 3D display. We’re not sure about this whole 3D craze, either, but we shook the UN46C8000 down with every manner of testing, and we like what we’re seeing.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Samsung UN46C8000. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the UNxxC8000 series. The UNxxC8000 series includes the following models: UN46C8000, UN55C8000 and UN65C8000. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Good performance, overall. Cannot disable dynamic contrast ratio feature, which creates black level and peak white consistency issues. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Decent color performance. Peaking in the red and blue channels. Read More... |
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Motion
Smooth motion performance, mostly. Auto Motion Plus feature helps and hurts. Use with caution. Read More... |
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3D
Good 3D effect, overall. Frequent glitches. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Lots of special processing features, if you like that sort of thing. Terrible, terrible viewing angle. Read More... |
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Page 7
Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung UN46C8000. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Four HDMIs. Each port requires proprietary adapter because the frame is so slim. Read More... |
Page 9
Audio & Menus
Average audio quality. Excellent instruction manual, simple onscreen menus. Read More... |
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Page 10
Multimedia & Internet
Great collection of streaming content. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Average power consumption. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung UN55C7000
 We compare the UN46C8000 to the UN55C7000. Read More... |
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Vs Panasonic TCP50VT20
 We compare the UN46C8000 to the TC-P50VT20. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL46EX700
 We compare the UN46C8000 to the KDL-46EX700. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung UN46C8000. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the UNxxC8000 series Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Samsung UN46C8000. Add your comments... |
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