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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.Vs Samsung LN32C350
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13.Vs Sony KDL-32EX700
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14.Vs LG 32LH40
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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
Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300
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ConclusionVs LG 32LH40
Value Comparison
The LG 32LH40 was not one of the best TVs that we saw last year, but it was decent enough to warrant consideration if you can find it as a bargain. The resolution is higher than the Sony KDL-32BX300, which is limited to 720p, but the Sony manages to outperform it in most of our lab tests.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 | LG 32LH40 | |
| Size | 32 in. | 32 in. |
| General Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 720p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The LG was not a terribly strong performer. The black level was quite poor compared to the other TVs in this pool. The white level was decent, but not enough to salvage an overall poor score for contrast level.
Color Accuracy
The LG 32LH40 had a very hard time maintaining a consistent color temperature. As you can see from the charts below, the Sony KDL-32BX300 was not star performer itself, but the LG’s errors were spread out across a much wider area. RGB color curve performance was more closely matched.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 (Score: 6.35) |  |
| LG 32LH40 (Score: 6.9) |  |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 (Score: 7.73) |  |
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| LG 32LH40 (Score: 7.75) | |
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Motion
The LG 32LH40 was not a knockout performer in our motion tests, but it certainly wasn’t bad. The Sony KDL-32BX300 performed similarly. Both are sufficient performers.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 | LG 32LH40 | |
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Viewing Effects
The LG outperformed the Sony KDL-32BX300 in at least one area: viewing angle. The LG managed a viewing angle of about 47 degrees; the Sony KDL-32BX300, only 37 degrees.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300: 2.44 | LG 32LH40: 5.12 |
Connectivity
The LG 32LH40 beats the Sony KDL-32BX300 with two additional HDMIs and the odd-ball RS-232C, which most people will not have a use for.
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| Sony KDL-32BX300 | Samsung LN32C350 | Sony KDL-32EX700 | LG 32LH40 | |
| HDMI | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Ethernet | No | None | Yes | None |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| USB | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | No | No | Unknown | Unknown |
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