Samsung LN40E550F comparison

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Samsung LN40E550F

 Samsung LN40E550F

Samsung PN43E450
Samsung PN43E450
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Toshiba 40E220U
Toshiba 40E220U
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Panasonic TC-P42S60
Panasonic TC-P42S60
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Vizio E420i-A1
Vizio E420i-A1
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Price $449 at 1 store $479 to $499 at 2 stores $378 to $525 at 3 stores $399 to $899 at 4 stores $499 to $519 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating 2.0 stars out of 1 review 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews 3.5 stars out of 1 review 0 stars No reviews, write one! 5.0 stars out of 1 review
Release date July 09, 2012 March 20, 2012 March 05, 2012 December 21, 2012 November 15, 2012
The Bottom Line The Samsung E550 series LCD is a decent performer with excellent shadow detail and good colors but image softness hampers a hearty recommendation. The Samsung E450 series plasma may not be perfect, but you won't find another TV that performs this well for this low a price. The Toshiba 40E220U is a value-for-money television offering decent contrast and bright, vivid colors. The Panasonic TC-PS60 plasma TV's low price, high-end picture quality, and bare-bones Smarts make it one of the best values we've ever seen. Despite being unable to fulfill the expectations raised by its specification sheet, the Vizio E-Series remains a good choice if you value its Smarts and styling.

Basic specs
Features See What's the Same or What's different
PC interface Info unavailable Info unavailable VGA (HD-15)
HDMI
 Info unavailable VGA (HD-15)
Pixel response time Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 6.5 ms
Internet streaming services Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Netflix
Vudu
Hulu Plus
Pandora
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
Addtional features V-Chip
Sleep timer
Channel labeling
 Wide Color Enhancer Plus
ConnectShare Movie
Slim frame design
Auto volume leveler
Down Firing + Full Range speaker
Eco Sensor
Game mode
Auto channel search
SRS TheaterSound
 Audyssey ABX
Audyssey EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Dynamic Picture Mode
DynaLight
Game mode
 Audio Return Channel (ARC)
HDAVI control
 SRS StudioSound
SRS TruVolume
SRS TruSurround HD
Ambient light sensor (ALS)
Mercury Free
Slim frame design
Resolution 1920 x 1080
 1024 x 768
 1920 x 1080
 1920 x 1080
 1920 x 1080
LED backlight type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Direct with local dimming
Total output power 20 Watt
 20 Watt
 14 Watt
 20 Watt
 16 Watt
Display format 1080p
 720p
 1080p
 1080p
 1080p
Image aspect ratio 16:9
 Info unavailable Info unavailable 16:9
 16:9
Refresh rate 60 Hz
 Info unavailable 60Hz
 Info unavailable 120 Hz
HDMI ports qty 2
 2
 2
 2
 3
Diagonal size 40 in
 43 in
 40 in
 42 in
 42 in
LCD backlight technology Info unavailable Info unavailable CCFL-backlit LCD
 Info unavailable LED backlight technology
Technology Info unavailable Plasma (PDP)
 TFT active matrix
 Info unavailable Info unavailable
Speaker(s) 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 7 Watt
 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt
Dynamic contrast ratio 150000:1
 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 2000000:1
TV tuner presence Yes
 Yes
 Yes
 Yes
 Yes
Video interface HDMI
Component
 HDMI
Component
Composite
 HDMI
Component
Composite
 HDMI
Component
Composite
 HDMI
Component
Composite
Connectivity protocols Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Built-in Wi-Fi
 Built-in Wi-Fi
Ethernet
ENERGY STAR version Info unavailable 5.3
 Info unavailable Info unavailable 5.3
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 in x 8.1 in x 24.8 in - With stand
 39.8 in x 2.2 in x 24.5 in - Without stand
 38.8 in x 11.6 in x 26 in - With stand
 39.2 in x 10.1 in x 25.6 in - With stand
 38.1 in x 8 in x 24.5 in - With stand
Widescreen Info unavailable Info unavailable Widescreen
 Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight 29.1 lbs
 31.3 lbs
 30.9 lbs
 40.8 lbs
 28 lbs
Input/Output connections 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A)
1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A)
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3)
1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2)
 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A)
1 x Component video input
1 x Composite video input
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK)
1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A)
 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear
1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear
1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear
1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear
1 x Audio input (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear
1 x Antenna - Rear
1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side
1 x Audio line-out (RCA phono x 2) - Rear
 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear
2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A)
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear
1 x Composite video / component video / audio input (RCA phono x 5) - Rear
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear
 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Bottom
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom
1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side
1 x SPDIF output - Bottom
1 x Audio output (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side
Manufacturer warranty 1 year warranty
 1 year warranty
 1 year warranty
 1 year warranty
 1 year warranty
Digital TV tuner Info unavailable ATSC
QAM
 Info unavailable ATSC
QAM
 ATSC
HDCP compatible Yes
 Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes
 Yes
Sound output mode Info unavailable Stereo
 Stereo
 Info unavailable Info unavailable
Surround mode Yes
 Yes
 Yes
 Yes
 Yes
Sound effects SRS TheaterSound HD
 SRS TheaterSound
 Info unavailable V-AUDIO Surround Sound
 SRS StudioSound
SRS TruSurround HD
3D technology No
 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Product type LCD
 Plasma
 LCD
 Plasma
 LED-LCD
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