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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.Audio & Menus
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09.Multimedia & Internet
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10.Power Consumption
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11.Vs Samsung UN46D6500
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12.Vs Sony KDL-46HX729
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13.Vs LG 42LV5500
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14.Conclusion
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15.Series Comparison
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16.Photo Gallery
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Samsung UN46D6000
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ConclusionVs LG 42LV5500
Value Comparison
The question of whether you should save a couple hundred dollars by purchasing the LG 42LV5500 is as simple as the question of whether you think 1100:1 contrast and a bright black level is acceptable. If so, the LG has a better color performance, better viewing angle, better connectivity, and better price. The Samsung UN46D6000’s Smart Hub is nifty and all, but the LG is perfectly capable of streaming on a budget.
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| Samsung UN46D6000 | LG 42LV5500 | |
| Size | 46 in. | 42 in. |
| General Type | LCD | LED |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
Due to its very poor black level, the LG 42LV5500 ends up having a much worse contrast ratio than that of the Samsung UN46D6000, even though it also has a brighter white. A contrast ratio of 1100:1 is pretty bare-minimum for a TV, so we would opt for the Samsung in this instance.
Color Accuracy
LGs are frequently known for their color accuracy, and the 42LV5500 has a near-perfect color temperature. In addition, its color curves are very smooth and rich, so we would choose it in an instant over the Samsung UN46D6000.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| Samsung UN46D6000 (Score: 7.24) |  |
| LG 42LV5500 (Score: 10.0) |  |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Samsung UN46D6000 (Score: 7.94) |  |
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| LG 42LV5500 (Score: 8.11) |  |
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Motion
Motion is certainly a weak area for the LG 42LV5500, whose performance was not quite as smooth as that of the Samsung UN46D6000. The Samsung UN46D6000 proves a better choice for motion.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Samsung UN46D6000 | LG 42LV5500 | |
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Viewing Effects
The total viewing angle of the LG 42LV5500 was 76˚, which is quite respectable for an LCD. The Samsung UN46D6000 definitely does not do as well with its total range of 42˚.
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| Samsung UN46D6000: 5.32 | LG 42LV5500: 6.06 |
Connectivity
The LG 42LV5500 had slightly better connectivity than the Samsung UN46D6000 with an additional component and composite A/V input. If you are mainly using HDMI ports, this may not even be a concern, but the LG definitely has the superior ports.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||||
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| Samsung UN46D6000 | Samsung UN46D6500 | Sony KDL-46HX729 | LG 42LV5500 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Included) | Yes (Included) | Yes (Included) | Yes (Included) |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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