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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.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Samsung LN40B610 Comparison
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13.Sony KDL-40W5100 Comparison
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14.Vizio VL420M Comparison
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U
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Sony KDL-40W5100 ComparisonSamsung LN40B610 Comparison
Value Comparison
The Samsung LN40B610 is a good TV for its price, and with a lower price it’s a tough one to top. The black levels and contrast ratio were completely dominant over the Toshiba 42ZV650U, though the color performance was nearly even. Overall, we recommend the Samsung.
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| Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U | Samsung LN40B610 | |
| Size | 42 in. | 40 in. |
| General Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The black level performance of the Samsung LN40B610 was overwhelmingly better than the Toshiba. The peak brightness is also better, so the overall contrast ratio far exceeds the Toshiba, as well. There’s no comparison here.
Color Accuracy
The Samsung LN40B610 and Toshiba 42ZV650U produced similar scores in the color testing. The Toshiba pulled slightly ahead in the core tests. It’s important to note, though, that the Samsung could be described less noisy when you’re watching cable TV and movies. Noise is not something we measure directly, but in part, it’s a function of processing.
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| Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U (Score: 9.45) |
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| Samsung LN40B610 (Score: 8.05) |
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| Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U (Score: 8.44) |
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| Samsung LN40B610 (Score: 8.03) |
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Motion
The Toshiba 42ZV650U didn’t have the best motion performance. We found the Samsung LN40B610 much smoother, and with fewer artifacts.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U | Samsung LN40B610 | |
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Viewing Effects
The Toshiba 42ZV650U and Samsung LN40B610 have roughly the same viewing angle, approximately 20 degrees from center on either side (about 40 degrees in total).
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| Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U: 3.65 | Samsung LN40B610: 4.10 |
Connectivity
The Toshiba 42ZV650U is definitely a better TV for connectivity options, including an S-Video port, USB, and an SD/SDHC card slot. Neither have any internet features.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||||
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| Toshiba 42ZV650U | Samsung LN40B610 | Sony KDL-40W5100 | VIZIO VL420M | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| S-Video | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | No | None | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | No | Unknown | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | SD/SDHC | None | None | None |
| DLNA | No | Unknown | No | No |
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