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Toshiba 46SV670U LED LCD HDTV Review - Vs Samsung UN46B6000

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Published on September 21, 2009
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Samsung UN46B6000 Summary
• Samsung was a better performer all-around
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Value Comparison Summary


The Samsung UN46B6000 performed better in nearly every test. Our review found that Samsung decided to skip the fancy extras and settle on solid performance instead. The only issue we found was sub-optimal motion artifacting.

  Comparison Specifications
 
  Toshiba 46SV670U Samsung UN46B6000
Size 46 inches 46 inches
Price $2299 (MSRP) $2100 (approx.)
Type LED-backlit LCD LED-backlit LCD
Format 1080P 1080P

Blacks & Whites


In the battle for black & white performance, the Samsung UN46B6000 was the winner. It offered a wider contrast ratio, with deeper blacks and brighter whites.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Toshiba 46SV670U Score:
Black Level: 7.43
Peak Brightness: 7.97
Contrast: 7.3
Samsung UN46B6000 Score:
Black Level: 8.0
Peak Brightness: 8.84
Contrast: 8.34

 

Color Accuracy


The Samsung UN46B6000 couldn't help but win this contest against the Toshiba 46SV670U, which performed terribly on this one particular test.

Color Temperature Comparison
Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 0.01
Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 8.96

 

RGB Comparison


Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 8.33


Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 8.55

 

Color Gamut Comparison
Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 3.57
Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 4.32

 

Motion


Though we didn't love the performance of the Samsung in regards to its motion artifacting, it was better overall than the Toshiba.

  Motion Scores
  Toshiba 46SV670U Samsung UN46B6000
Motion Smoothness 4.88 7.5
Motion Artifacting 4.25 4.75

 

Viewing Effects


There's little difference between the two televisions when it comes to viewing angle. They're both bad.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 3.3 Samsung UN46B6000 Score: 4.55

 

Connectivity


The Samsung offers a LAN internet connection port, which is the only significant gain. The Toshiba has an IR out, as well as an SD card slot and USB for looking at still photos, but that doesn't seem as advantageous as a LAN port.

  Connectivity Comparison
  Toshiba 46SV670U Samsung UN46B6000
HDMI 4 4
Component 2 1
Composite 2 1
S-Video 1 0
VGA 1 1
Analog Audio In 4 1
Digital Audio Out 1 1
Analog Audio Out 1 1
LAN None 1
USB 1 2
Memory Card SD card None
Other IR out None



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