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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Calibration
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03.Blacks & Whites
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04.Color Accuracy
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05.Motion
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs JVC LT32J300
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13.Vs Samsung LN32A450
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14.Vs Sony KDL46W4100
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000
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Samsung LN32A450 Summary
• Worse color performance than Samsung model
• Similar contrast ratios for both
• Both had poor motion performance
• Samsung is slightly better value
Value Comparison
The Samsung LN32A450 is a 32-inch LCD that has the same 720p resolution as the Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000. The LN32A450 matches or exceeds the KDL-32L5000's performance almost across the board, and at a price only $50 above the Sony we have to consider it the better value. It is an older model, however, so it may not be available for much longer.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 | Samsung LN32A450 | |
| Size | 32 inches | 32 inches |
| Price | $550 | $600 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 720p | 720p |
Blacks & Whites
Both televisions did very well in this area, with identical black levels and very similar contrast ratios. This shouldn't be an area of concern for either HDTV. We do need to mention that the Samsung LN32A450's gamma curve more closely matched our ideal, which means it makes smoother transitions from dark to light.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 Score: Black Level: 7.27 Peak Brightness: 8.19 Contrast: 7.27 |
Samsung LN32A450 Score: Black Level: 7.27 Peak Brightness: 8.42 Contrast: 7.40 |
Color Accuracy
The Samsung LN32A450 did significantly better in color temperature stability, which means you won't have any worries about a blue or yellow cast to your content, something that we can't say about the Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000. Both televisions produced accurate colors, with a slight edge to the Samsung, while the KDL-32L5000 did slightly better matching the industry standard color gamut, although neither was a paragon.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 Score: 6.89 | |
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| Samsung LN32A450 Score: 9.09 | |
| RGB Curves | |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 Score: 7.57 | |
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| Samsung LN32A450 Score: 8.04 | |
| Color Gamut | |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 Score: 6.17 | |
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| Samsung LN32A450 Score: 5.36 | |
Motion
Both televisions struggled in this area, not surprising for entry-level HDTVs. We noticed significant motion blur on both the Samsung LN32A450 and the Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000. The LN32A450 did do significantly better with motion artifacting, but better isn't necessarily good and it remains below average in this area.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 | Samsung LN32A450 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Motion Artifacting | 4.13 | 5.75 |
Viewing Effects
Both televisions performed poorly in this area, with very narrow viewing angles and reflective displays, although the Samsung LN32A450 did perform a bit better in the latter.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 Score: 5.44 Samsung LN32A450 Score: 4.58 |
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Connectivity
There are no huge differences here as both televisions sport 3 HDMI ports and stay similar all the way down. The Samsung LN32A450 does offer a 3.5mm headphone jack, which the Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 lacks.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 | Samsung LN32A450 | |
| HDMI | 3 | 3 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| LAN | 0 | 0 |
| USB | 0 | 0 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | N/A | 3.5mm audio out |
Other Comparisons
We found the audio quality on the Samsung LN32A450 to be significantly better than the Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000's.
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