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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.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 UN46B6000
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13.Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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14.Vs Sony KDL 46Z5100
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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-46VE5
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Vs Vizio SV471XVT
Samsung UN46B6000 Summary
• The Samsung offers better performance in most aspects
• LAN internet port
Value Comparison Summary
The allure of an LED backlit screen is hard to ignore. It's got that buzzword appeal. And our testing bore out the hype with positive results: great color, great contrast, great motion blur reduction. To boot, the Samsung UN46B6000 has Internet connectivity, something definitely missing from the Sony KDL-46VE5.
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 | Samsung UN46B6000 | |
| Size | 46 inches | 46 inches |
| Price | $1799 MSRP | $2100 (est.) |
| Type | LCD | LED (backlighting with an LCD display) |
| Format | 1080P | 1080P |
Blacks & Whites
The Samsung UN46B600 was graced with the ability to produce very deep blacks and very bright whites. The Sony KDL-VE5 was also very good. In fact, Sony takes the slight edge on this, but the difference between the two is minor.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: Black Level: 8.23 Peak Brightness: 8.60 Contrast: 8.42 |
Samsung UN46B6000 Score: Black Level: 8.0 Peak Brightness: 8.84 Contrast: 8.34 |
Color Accuracy
The Samsung UN46B6000 offers excellent color reproduction. When we looked at test results, the RGB response curves were smooth and the color temperature remained consistent. The Sony is good, but the Samsung is better.
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 7.56 | |
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| Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 9.08 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 6.85 | |
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| Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 8.55 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 5.22 | |
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| Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 4.32 | |
Motion
Both the Sony and the Samsung feature 120Hz refresh rate, but this is a great example of the same technology being implemented in completely different ways. The Samsung UN46B6000 is miles better than the Sony KDL-46VE5. The latter was plagued with jaggy lines and juddery motion in native 1080P, as well as 1080i, 720P, and especially during 3:2 pulldown. The Sony Motionflow and other special processing features only helped occasionally, and only to a small degree.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Sony KDL-46VE5 | Samsung UN46B6000 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 6.25 | 7.5 |
| Motion Artifacting | 3.88 | 4.75 |
Viewing Effects
The Samsung had a slightly wider viewing angle, but practically speaking, they're both pretty bad. However, the Samsung never seemed to skew or posterize colors when looked at from an angle.
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 2.66 | Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 4.55 |
Connectivity
When comparing connectivity, the Samsung definitely wins for the addition of a LAN port for Internet, plus minor cred for a headphone-out jack. In all other respects, the Samsung and the Sony are similar.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Sony KDL-46VE5 | Samsung UN46B6000 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 1 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 | None |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 1 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| LAN | None | 1 |
| USB | 2 (1 media, 1 utility) |
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| Memory Card | None | None |
| Other | None | None |
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