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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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Vs LG 42LV5500Vs Sony KDL-46HX729
Value Comparison
The Sony KDL-46HX729 has an MSRP of almost $500 more than that of the Samsung UN46D6000, and indeed, this is one of those situations in which you get what you pay for. The more expensive Sony has better contrast and better color accuracy, so if those things matter to you in a TV (which they should), you’re better off splurging for the better display.
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| Samsung UN46D6000 | Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 | |
| Size | 46 in. | 46 in. |
| General Type | LCD | LED |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
Its black level isn’t as good, but the Sony KDL-46HX729’s peak white is much brighter than that of the Samsung UN46D6000. As a result, the Sony has 25% better contrast than the Samsung UN46D6000.
Color Accuracy
While the color accuracy drifted quite seriously into a pink area on the Samsung UN46D6000, the Sony KDL-46HX729’s color temperature was next to perfect. Please note that this color temperature chart does not show variations apart from “cool” and “warm,” and a more comprehensive graph of the Samsung UN46D6000’s color temperature may be found here. Since its color curves are also slightly smoother, we consider the Sony a better choice for color.
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| Samsung UN46D6000 (Score: 7.24) |  |
| Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 (Score: 9.86) |  |
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| Samsung UN46D6000 (Score: 7.94) |  |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 (Score: 8.25) |  |
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Motion
Motion performance was about equal on both these models.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Samsung UN46D6000 | Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729 | |
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Viewing Effects
The Sony KDL-46HX729, with its total viewing angle of 34˚, was marginally inferior to the Samsung UN46D6000’s total 42˚.
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| Samsung UN46D6000: 5.32 | Sony Bravia KDL-46HX729: 3.3 |
Connectivity
Connectivity was the same on both these TVs, so it should not color your judgment.
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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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