Toshiba 46SV670U LED LCD HDTV Review - Vs Vizio SV471VXT
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By David Kender
Published on September 21, 2009
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| 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.
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Comparison Specifications |
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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 |
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Toshiba 46SV670U Score:
Black Level: 7.43
Peak Brightness: 7.97
Contrast: 7.3
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Vizio SV471VXT Score:
Black Level: 7.94
Peak Brightness: 9.81
Contrast: 6.21
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Color Accuracy
The VIzio SV471VXT, no surprise, performed better than the Toshiba, which crashed and burned on this test.
| Color Temperature Comparison |
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| Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 0.1 |
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| Vizio SV471VXT Score: 9.04 |
| RGB Comparison |


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| Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 8.33 |


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| Vizio SV471VXT Score: 7.71 |
| Color Gamut Comparison |
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| Toshiba 46SV670U Score: 3.57 |
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| Vizio SV471VXT Score: 6.45 |
Motion
The Vizio SV47VXT managed to produce smoother motion with less artifacting than the Toshiba 46SV670U.
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Motion Scores |
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Toshiba 46SV670U |
Vizio SV471VXT |
| Motion Smoothness |
4.88 |
8.5 |
| Motion Artifacting |
4.25 |
8.5 |
Viewing Effects
The viewing angle between these two TVs is almost identical.
| Viewing Angle Comparison |
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| 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.
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Connectivity Comparison |
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Toshiba 46SV670U |
Vizio SV471VXT |
| HDMI |
4 |
4 |
| Component |
2 |
2 |
| Composite |
2 |
2 |
| S-Video |
1 |
1 |
| VGA |
1 |
1 |
| Analog Audio In |
4 |
4 |
| Digital Audio Out |
1 |
1 |
| Analog Audio Out |
1 |
1 |
| LAN |
None |
None |
| USB |
1 |
1 |
| Memory Card |
SD card |
None |
| Other |
IR out |
None |
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