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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 Samsung LN40B650
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13.Vs Sony Bravia KDL52V5100
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14.Vs Vizio SV470XVT
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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-46Z5100
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Vs Sony Bravia KDL52V5100
Samsung LN40B650 Summary
• Similar black/white performance results.
• Samsung had better color reproduction, but the Sony had a better color temperature and more accurate gamut.
• Sony has LAN connectivity for lots of streaming video content and a USB port for photo/music/video playback.
Value Comparison
Both of these TV had similar performance results, but the Samsung is 6 inches smaller. In general, they both did the same on black and white performance tests, the Samsung had better color representation, and the Sony had a better viewing angle and less artifacting. The Sony also has access to a lot more internet content than the Samsung does. Overall, this is an issue of budget. If you can afford the Sony, it has a great portfolio of features that the Samsung does not.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Size | 46 inches | 40 inches |
| Price | $2,599.99 | $1,319 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | USB Port, Internet Connectivity | 2 USB Ports, Internet Connectivity |
Blacks & Whites
Both TVs have very similar black levels and peak brightnesses. The Samsung has a better contrast ratio and a much better greyscale gamma.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: Black Level: 8.48 Peak Brightness: 8.74 Contrast Ratio: 8.77 |
Samsung LN40B650 Score: Black Level: 8.77 Peak Brightness: 9.01 Contrast Ratio: 9.26 |
Color Accuracy
While the Sony has a better color temperature and a more accurate gamut, the Samsung has much better color representation overall.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 9.08 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 8.11 | |
| RGB Curves | |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 7.84 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 9.06 | |
| Color Gamut | |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 5.19 | |
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| Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.23 | |
Motion
Both TVs did about the same on our smoothness tests. The Samsung had far more artifacting issues.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Motion Artifacting | 6.50 | 3.50 |
Viewing Effects
The Sony had a significantly better viewing angle.
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| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 6.71 Samsung LN40B650 Score: 4.55 |
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Connectivity
The Sony has an S-Video input and two analog audio outputs compared to the Samsung's one. The Samsung has an additional USB port and analog input.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 | Samsung LN40B650 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 2 | 1 |
| LAN | 1 | 1 |
| USB | 1 | 2 |
| Memory Card | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
Other Comparisons
While both HDTVs have internet connectivity, they implement it in slightly different ways. The Sony comes with far more built-in video sources, but the Samsung contains better picture options and can stream data from your PC.
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