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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.Sony KDL-40NX700 Comparison
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13.Samsung LN40B650 Comparison
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14.Vizio VL420M Summary
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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
Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN
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Vizio VL420M SummarySamsung LN40B650 Comparison
Value Comparison
The Samsung UN40B650 was one of our better contenders in 2009, based on solid performance numbers and a reasonable price. While it has no internet connection, the streaming content offerings from Sharp are hardly worth consideration. Considering the price difference, the Samsung is the better buy.
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| Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Size | 40 in. | 40 in. |
| General Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The Samsung UN40B650 showed the best black level and second-best peak brightness performance in our comparison pool. With a lab-tested contrast ratio of 5226:1, that’s among the best scores we’re seen in a 40-inch TV. The Sharp was no slouch, but it couldn’t match up.
Color Accuracy
The Sharp LC-40LE700UN managed to outperform the Samsung UN46B650 by a little in maintaining a consistent color temperature. You can see from the charts below that the Samsung had a penchant for warming at a few points in the signal intensity range.
The RGB color curve performances were much closer. Both TVs should produce smooth, satisfactory color gradations.
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| Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN (Score: 9.39) |  |
| Samsung LN40B650 (Score: 8.11) |  |
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| Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN (Score: 8.02) |  |
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| Samsung LN40B650 (Score: 9.06) |  |
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Motion
The Samsung UN40B650 showed good smoothness of motion, but we noticed a lot of artifacting. The Sharp LC-40LE700UN, on the other hand, had very little artifacting, and with the addition of features like ‘Fine Motion Enhanced,’ even further improvement (thought subtle) could be had.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN | Samsung LN40B650 | |
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Viewing Effects
The Sharp LC-40LE700UN had a much wider viewing angle than the Samsung UN40B650 – 55 degrees versus 39 degrees from the Samsung.
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| Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN: 4.69 | Samsung LN40B650: 4.55 |
Connectivity
The Samsung UN40B650 is more or less matched with the Sharp LC-40LE700UN in terms of connectivity. Both have 4 HDMIs, while the Sharp has one additional composite and an S-video. The Samsung lacks the internet connectivity of the Sharp, but Sharp hardly makes use of it, so it’s a draw.
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| Sharp LC-40LE700UN | Sony KDL-40NX700 | Samsung LN40B650 | VIZIO VL420M | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | No | None | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | Unknown | Yes | No | No |
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