Toshiba 46SV670U LED LCD HDTV Review - Vs Vizio SV471VXT

Vizio SV471VXT Summary
• The Vizio SV471VXT is the more affordable option, and sometimes a better performer • Contrast ratio not as good as Toshiba
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Value Comparison Summary

The Vizio SV471XVT is a good choice if saving a few bucks is important (and why shouldn't it be?). The performance won't knock you out, but we liked the motion smoothness and lack of artifacting. The Toshiba 46SV670U performed better in most other instances.

	Comparison Specifications
	Toshiba 46SV670U	Vizio SV471VXT
Size	46 inches	47 inches
Price	$2299 (MSRP)	$1499 (approx.)
Type	LED-backlit LCD	LCD
Format	1080P	1080P

Blacks & Whites

The Toshiba 46SV670U produced much deeper blacks, making for richer detail in shadows. The Vizio could make brighter whites, but that matters less.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Toshiba 46SV670U Score: Black Level: 7.43 Peak Brightness: 7.97 Contrast: 7.3	Vizio SV471VXT Score: Black Level: 7.94 Peak Brightness: 9.81 Contrast: 6.21

Color Accuracy

The VIzio SV471VXT, no surprise, performed better than the Toshiba, which crashed and burned on this test.

Color Temperature Comparison

Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 0.1

Vizio SV471VXT Score: 9.04

RGB Comparison

Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 8.33

Vizio SV471VXT Score: 7.71

Color Gamut Comparison

Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 3.57

Vizio SV471VXT Score: 6.45

Motion

The Vizio SV47VXT managed to produce smoother motion with less artifacting than the Toshiba 46SV670U.

Viewing Effects

The viewing angle between these two TVs is almost identical.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 3.3	Vizio SV471VXT Score: 3.44

Connectivity

It's a dead heat, except for the Toshiba's SD card slot and IR out. No real winner here.