Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: P2370HD
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- The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is a great choice for those looking for a 23-inch monitor-HDTV combo.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD price range: $289.49
- Reviewed by: Eric Franklin
- Reviewed on: 09/15/2009
The good: The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD has a ton of connection options, built-in speakers, and great overall performance.
The bad: The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD includes only one HDMI port and no S-Video. Also, its menu system is inefficient compared to others.
The bottom line: The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is a great choice for those looking for a 23-inch monitor-HDTV combo.
The 23-inch Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is essentially a small HDTV that can double as a monitor. It has all the TV connections you'd expect and even comes with a fully functioning remote control. It can be found at major online stores for about $315. This is about $25 more than the comparable LG Flatron M237WD that has many of the same connections as the P2370HD including an extra HDMI port. While both monitors are great buys, we believe your choice will depend on what's most important to you. If features are paramount, get the LG for its extra HDMI port and S-Video connection; however, the Samsung has better overall performance in movies and HDTV.
Design and features
While the Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 looks like a thinner, sleeker version of Samsung's P2370, the P2370HD looks more like its stockier brother. The panel measures 2.75 inches in depth and comes in at just larger than 22.5-inches in full width, compared with the LG's slightly thicker depth of 3.2 inches and 22-inch width. The bezel measures 1.2 inches on the sides and 1.75 inches on the bottom, where a light-gray Samsung logo resides. On the edge of the bezel is a plastic transparent overlay. According to Samsung, this overlay changes color based on the color of the light in the room, yet, this isn't entirely accurate. As different colored light passes through the overlay, it only gives the impression that the display is changing color.
The screen has a slightly frosty matte finish, and the neck of the display shares its design with the P2370 and XL2370 and is still one of the most aesthetically unique designs we've ever seen. The neck is made of transparent glass; however the bluish crystals found on the P2370 and XL2370 are nowhere to be seen. The lack of blue crystals diminishes the aesthetic uniqueness of this display.
The oval-shaped footstand is 11 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep, but even with such a wide footstand, the display wobbles and slides considerably, but never felt too unstable. The LG feels slightly more stable however, thanks to its more balanced weight.
The bottom of the bezel sits nearly 2.6 inches from the desktop, but unfortunately, the screen height isn't adjustable, and there are neither screen rotation nor pivot options for portrait mode. The capability to tilt the screen back 25 degrees is the only included ergonomic feature.
Connection options include one HDMI port (one less than the LG), VGA, DVI, component, composite, and a coaxial connection for an antenna or cable. Also, there's a port for normal audio and a digital audio out option. All connections sit on the back in the lower right-hand side of the panel and face backward, as most TVs do. This style of placement makes each connection easy to access, however there is a headphone jack ill placed. Above the connection options are four screw holes for mounting the display to the wall, VESA-style, though you'll have to supply your own mount.
Pressing your finger against the bottom right-hand corner of the bezel brings up the hidden onscreen display button array. The red, glowing buttons disappear after a couple moments of inactivity. The array consists of a Menu button, an Up and Down button, an Enter button, and a Plus and Minus button; however, the OSD is best navigated with the included remote control.
We found navigating the Samsung's menu a less efficient experience than with the LG. While changing the audio to SRS TruSurround took four steps on the Samsung, doing the same on the LG only took three steps.
The options function very much like a typical HDTV. The Picture option includes controls for brightness, contrast, and sharpness. And there's control for color temperature.
Audio options for the built-in speakers include TruSurround--which simulates having a 5.1 or more surround-sound system--and a number of presets for movies, music, and so on.
Our in-lab cable box is a bit dated and doesn't included an HDMI port; however, we attached each monitor via component and watched a little HD cable programming and found that the Samsung had a consistently higher quality picture. Again, we did not have an opportunity to test this with HDMI.
The Samsung SyncMaster XL2370's 16:9 aspect ratio supports a "Full HD" 1,920x1,080-pixel native resolution. This continues the trend of more and more monitor vendors moving toward 16:9 from 16:10 aspect ratios because high-definition content--in particular 1080p movies--can fit onto a 1,920x1,080-pixel screen in full-screen mode without stretching the image.
Manufacturer's specs:
Resolution: 1,920x1,080 pixels
Pixel-response rate: 5ms
Contrast ratio: 1,000:1
Connectivity: HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, Component, Composite
HDCP compliant? Yes
Included video cables? DVI, HDMI
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Backlight: CCFL
Panel Type: TN
Performance
We tested the Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD with its DVI connection. The display posted a composite score of 93 on CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based performance tests, coming in just better than the LG Flatron M237WD. While the LG faltered in our color ramping tests--that tests an LCD's capability to display gradations of the same color smoothly--the P2370HD showed the same gradations smoothly and without any hue problems. The LG demonstrated its capability to distinguish black from dark gray; something the P2370HD had trouble with. In our Dark Screen test, clouding, or backlight bleedthrough, was noticeable on the top and especially the bottom middle edge of the screen; however, on the LG clouding was not as prevalent.
The P2370HD achieved a brightness score of 264 candelas per square meter (cd/m2)--higher than the M237WD's 232 cd/m2. Like the XL2370, the P2370HD's whites had a brightness to them that the LG couldn't quite match. The LG, had whites that looked somewhat muted in movies when directly compared with the same image on the Samsung.
We used the P2370's Entertainment preset to check out "Kill Bill Vol. 1" on DVD and a number of 1080p movie files from Microsoft's WMV HD Showcase. In both Kill Bill and the 1080p movies, we found that while the LG had consistently deeper blacks than the Samsung did, but sometimes its picture was too dark and made seeing dark detail difficult. Conversely, the Samsung's image looked more natural and brighter, without being too bright.
As good as movies looked in the Entertainment preset, we found that the Dynamic Contrast preset worked best for movie watching. With Dynamic Contrast on, we only noticed the screen darkening on scenes where the screen is 90 percent black or more, such as the end credits and during fades to black. In the DC preset, blacks looked darker and the colors slightly more full.
We looked at World of Warcraft and Unreal Tournament 3 and noticed no signs of input lag or any streaking or ghosting during fast movement. Games on both screens looked bright with colors that popped.
The optimal viewing angle for a monitor is usually directly in front, about a quarter of the screen's distance down from the top. At this angle, you're viewing the colors and gamma correction as they were intended. Most monitors are not made to be viewed at any other angle. Depending on its panel type, picture quality at nonoptimal angles varies. Most monitors use TN panels that get overly bright or overly dark in parts of the screen when viewed from nonoptimal angles. The Samsung SyncMaster HD2370 and the LG Flatron M237WD use TN panels, and when they are viewed from the sides or bottom, we perceived the screens to darken about six inches off from center. Of course, when viewed from the optimal angle, we had no problems.
We turned the built-in speakers to their highest volume without hearing any distortion in the sound. At max volume the speakers were noticeably louder than the LG Flatron M237WD's speakers were.
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| Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD | Average watts per hour | ||
| On (default luminance) | 47.22 | ||
| On (max luminance) | 47.22 | ||
| On (min luminance) | 23.57 | ||
| Sleep | 0.72 | ||
| Calibrated (200 cd/m2) | 39.2 | ||
| Annual energy cost | $14.59 | ||
| Score | Fair | ||
In our power consumption tests, the Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD had a fairly high On/Default power draw of 47.22 watts, compared with the LG Flatron M237WD's 49.12 watts. The Samsung's standby power is a low 0.72 watts. The LG's was higher at 2.39 watts. Based on our formula, the P2370HD would cost $14.59 per year to run, compared with the M237WD's $16.31 per year.
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Service and support
Samsung backs the SyncMaster P2370HD with a three-year parts-and-labor warranty that covers the backlight. It also offers support through a 24-7 toll-free number, as well as 24- to 48-hour turnaround e-mail and Web chat support. Documentation and support software for the P2370HD were not yet available on Samsung's Web site at the time this review was published.
User reviews
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Better Choices out there
by avonsurfer on March 28, 2010
Pros: Samsung makes durable products.
Cons: In my opinion the LG's performance, quality, and features outweigh the Samsung.
Summary: Seems to be a bit biast for Samsung in both this article and the LG article. I like both companies, but I'm going to lean towards LG on this ...
Summary: Seems to be a bit biast for Samsung in both this article and the LG article. I like both companies, but I'm going to lean towards LG on this one. I have always used Samsung monitors with out any problems, I actually like them very much. However after purchasing the LG Flatron M237WD today I would 100% consider buying it as I have done over a month of research to just decide between Samsung and LG for my TV/Computer monitor combo. Some of the things mentioned in this article are just not true about the LG, I've been watching Cable with an HDMI cable all night with this and honestly it is comparative to my father's Samsung LED. Bottom line, both monitors are great and I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed with either, but the LG has impressed me so much as a first time LG buyer that I may not go back to Samsung after purchasing at least 4 of their products in the last 4 years. Once again I'm not saying Samsung in bad, I just think LG offers better features and the quality and performace compared to Samsung is in my opinion the same if not better.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A great HDTV option at a great price.
by shabulia on October 28, 2009
Pros: Very crisp picture.
High performance in playing games.
Multiple ports allow for a number of connection options.Cons: Even though there are a lot of port options, there is only one selection of each.
Summary: As smaller HDTVs go you could do a lot worse than the Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD. It is an LCD screen that goes up to 1080p, the colors are nice and ...
Summary: As smaller HDTVs go you could do a lot worse than the Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD. It is an LCD screen that goes up to 1080p, the colors are nice and crisp, it performs extremely well when playing games on your PS3 or Xbox 360, the black levels are deep, and the TV itself is quite versitle. It has a good weight and the asthetics exude quality in the manufacturing. A really nice feature is the energy saving options for those looking to save on their monthly electricity bills. Everything you need in an HDTV is right here.
As far as value is concerned, it's a steal at around a $300 price point. Some places, like Costco, may even offer a further discount which makes this an even better buy. For the money it's an excellent value, especially for someone looking to get into HD gaming.
The TVs lack of a pivot isn't too much of a concern as the TVs stand is well suited for easy movement. Other TVs out there might be lighter or thinner but are likely to cost about $200 more and will only offer comparable performance. While it's true that the SyncMaster P2370HD doesn't offer the bright blue glow in the TV stand, this is not a big deal because such a thing might become a distraction especially when watching a scary movie or playing a game in the dark. While such a feature is offered on some other Samsung models it's not present here and it really isn't something to miss.
The only drawback for this model TV would be the lack of multipe ports. While it includes every port imaginable (HDMI, Component, RCA AV, DVI-D, PC, Coax Ant), it doesn't offer multiples of any. This problem can be solved with the addition of a multi-port switch box but it still would have been nice to have at least a second HDMI and Component port.
Still, it's hard to complain about such a fantastic TV that is offered at such a fair price. While the TV only offers a 60Mhz refresh rate, it's not something likely to be noticed due to the TVs more compact size. Such a thing only becomes noticeable with larger TVs.
The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is an excellent deal and is a great option for gaming and watching DVDs or BluRays in a dorm room or bedroom. It also doubles as an excellent PC monitor. For the money, it's hard to go wrong with such a buy. This one is highly recommended.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Monitor I've Ever Owned. Samsung P2370HD
by bigjohnsta on March 3, 2010
Pros: Appearance, Features, Customizable Options, Color, Quality Resolution, Blu-Ray 1080p Movies look great!
Cons: Touch screen menu doesn't recognize every time. Could also use another HDMI port, but since I have it hooked to my PC through DVI, the HDMI port is free for HDTV I have setup. Also not that big of a pain to detatch to hook up a Blu-Ray player to.
Summary: I love this product. Great quality HDTV/Monitor. I have this setup to my PC with a Monster DVI + HDMI cord to my XFX NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 (HDMI Port) ...
Summary: I love this product. Great quality HDTV/Monitor. I have this setup to my PC with a Monster DVI + HDMI cord to my XFX NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 (HDMI Port) and it looks stunning. The Blu-Ray movies I watch (via .mkv files which i've downloaded) looks amazing. There is minor tiling however, but I believe this is due to my Graphics Card.
It came with a basic HDMI cable in the box which I also hooked up to my PC and it looked like garbage. Upgrade to a Monster Cable and see the difference! It really does make a difference!1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Brightest Sharpest Picture! Generous Loud Audio!
by metalmorphasis on December 1, 2010
Pros: This set has the sharpest, brightest,boldest color around!
The picture almost jumps off the screen! I even could turn down the energy saving and brightness settings to low and still a great picture! And the sound is just as generous, loud and clear!Cons: None, Its a Samsung!
Summary: There is no doubt that Samsung is top notch and beats them all!
Summary: There is no doubt that Samsung is top notch and beats them all!
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excellent image & usability, would like more ports
by wfairley on September 25, 2010
Pros: picture quality is excellent, as I expected from Samsung - full LED goodness with no dead pixels, brightness to spare, no bleed in any corners - image quality rocks! The mount was standard VESA mount, so no proprietary brackets required. Hi-quality.
Cons: The standard VESA bracket deflects the DVI cable, but it works. I need more training to effectively use the front panel power switch. A bit on the high side of comparable monitors/TV's price-wise. Styrofoam packaging = not green.
Summary: The image quality is excellent - a bit bright right out of the box, but fully adjustable for any viewing environment. NO DEAD PIXELS! One of my concerns with every ...
Summary: The image quality is excellent - a bit bright right out of the box, but fully adjustable for any viewing environment. NO DEAD PIXELS! One of my concerns with every LCD purchase is the appearance (either immediately or over time) of dead pixels, and I've had some "stuck" or "dead" pixels that really degrade my satisfaction with a monitor purchase. Not so with this monitor, the image is flawless, and has remained flawless since turning it on over a month ago. I have a monitor arm on my computer desk, and it has a VESA adapter plate drilled for 75 and 100 VESA sizes. Because it is over sized to accommodate various monitors, the bracket overhangs the "connector zone" on the back of the monitor, which interferes with the DVI connector: it connects, but it is slanted and presses against the bracket in a way that makes securing the retainer screws difficult. Speaking of connectors, I am disappointed it only has one HDMI connector, but since it is small and I am using it with my computer, it is adequate - my computer is on the DVI port and the blu-ray player is on the HDMI port. let's face it, this thing is never going to be my entertainment center display, so I don't need any more ports right now. Crazy as it sounds, it's big enough on it's own, but I am still considering multiple monitors, and if I get one or two more monitors they will be the same size (image a flight simulator: single center screen for the front view, with screens for left and right views). For the over-air tuner: I pick up 22 stations in my area with a powered antenna, which is great considering I only watch public television once a month or less, and the image quality is great. The remote control is nothing special but it's nice to have one for the computer monitor. The fit and finish of this monitor is what I expect for the price - very high quality. It came packaged in a big Styrofoam slab in a cardboard box. Overall this is a great monitor and I would highly recommend it, although I don't have experience with the LG products yet.
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Overrated and pathetic support
by clemsch on April 5, 2010
Pros: OK monitor when it works! Plug and play....laughable
Cons: Try getting support from Samsung. Their service reps were unfamiliar with Windows 7 and none of their drivers or manuals are addressable from their website (yet another amazing weak spot).
Summary: Not worth the money or grief.
Summary: Not worth the money or grief.
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Great product
by MJL816 on March 22, 2010
Pros: Excellent resolution, bright screen, greaat color, good features, outstanding aesthetics
Cons: Haven't encountered any negatives
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Terrible Monitor for displaying text at 1080p
by caprice2424 on March 7, 2010
Pros: Good monitor for HDTV only usage such as for your Xbox or with Cable TV.
Cons: Text quality at 1080p is bad when used as an extended monitor with laptop. Sure you can bump the resolution down to 1600, and get a better image, but this TV is billed as 1900x1080p, why would you pay for a 1900 pixel monitor and settle for 1600?
Summary: I'm an electrical engineer, and I tried out this HDTV for use as an extended display with my HDMI compatible Dell Laptop. I was seriously disappointed to discover that ...
Summary: I'm an electrical engineer, and I tried out this HDTV for use as an extended display with my HDMI compatible Dell Laptop. I was seriously disappointed to discover that Samsung put in inferior display electronics compared the previous generation 2440HD 24" HDTV, because the text on this 2370HD model is not crisp, but suffers from image distortion at 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080p).
I had to return this model, and exchange it for a different Samsung model, withou the HDTV circuitry, because they no longer carred the 2440HD model. -
excellent picture after calibration.
by dcorkran1 on February 21, 2010
Pros: Not a whole lot out there in this size that come even close to the picture this has after calibration. 3 year warranty is a plus. Most TV's only have one year. Plus costco added one more year to the warranty.
Cons: thin sound from the "hidden speakers". 1 HDMI input.
Summary: I LOOKED and ADJUSTED a lot of TV's in the 22-24 inch size before deciding to buy the P2370HD. When comparing TV's ask the salesmen to turn off ...
Summary: I LOOKED and ADJUSTED a lot of TV's in the 22-24 inch size before deciding to buy the P2370HD. When comparing TV's ask the salesmen to turn off the store display mode. When I did decide I had to wait for Costco to get the P2370HD back in stock. They sold out again in one week. I've had the set for 4 weeks now. Picture quality is excellent with good black detail and colour saturation after calibration, and there are enough controls to adjust the picture. I used the pixar THX adjustment that comes with all the pixar movies. If you can pick up the THX glasses, though you do not need them the glasses do make the adjustments easier and a little faster. It's not the best calibrator but it is free and a good place to start. Note all TV's need some calibration out of the box. Sound quality is not the best but it is what I expect from tiny speakers. I never intended to use the built in speakers and so I picked up a Yamaha RX-V365 receiver($149.99 shipped from Newegg) and set it up with 2.1 sound. All in all I think this was the best bang for the buck for a bedroom or office or even kitchen tv. I did not test the built in tuner so I can not speak about its over the air picture quality and tuner. It does work very well with fios HD and the HDMI out put from the fios converter box.
correction 1 year warranty. 2 years if purchased from Costco. I do not know what I was thinking when I stated 3 years.
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Very disappointing in spite of the rating.
by dkents on February 11, 2010
Pros: Attractive.
Cons: Very poor sound, image clarity and color. My signal strength may have been partly to blame. But, even if the image had improved with a better signal, the sound quality would still have caused us to return it..which we will do today.
Summary: This TV has a high rating and Samsung is a respected name. Still, we were very disappointed and will return it.. We were going to have our signal strength checked ...
Summary: This TV has a high rating and Samsung is a respected name. Still, we were very disappointed and will return it.. We were going to have our signal strength checked but the image was so bad that we decided it probably would not improve enough even with a better signal. Our 25 yr. old 13" Quasar with one 3" speaker has a far better image and sound.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: P2370HD
- Description: Now you can take a break from work and watch HDTV. The P2370HD monitor features a built-in 1080p digital HDTV tuner - which means you can play high definition games and watch Blu-ray movies. With sharp, Full HD images, you'll be amazed at the quality. It also has a beautiful ToC design and crystal clear neck with ultra-slim dimensions. Plus it's Energy Star rated so it uses 50% less energy and RoHs compliant since they cut down hazardous materials during the production process. This Samsung monitor gives you something beautiful to stare at, whether it's on or off.
General
- Display Type TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 23 in
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers ,
TV tuner - Aspect Ratio Widescreen
- Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1 / 50000:1 (dynamic)
- Response Time 5 ms
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 170
- Vertical Viewing Angle 160
- Controls & Adjustments Power on/off
- Features HDCP,
SRS TruSurround XT - Color Black
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.5 in x 7.5 in x 17 in
- Weight 12.8 lbs
Audio
- Type - Integrated,
speaker(s) - Stereo - Output Power / Channel 3 Watt
Input
- Type None
Connectivity
- Interfaces DVI-D,
VGA,
HDMI,
Component video - Connections - Analog RGB input,
- Component video input,
- Digital video input,
- TV input,
- D-sub,
- DVI,
- HDMI,
- Composite video input,
- Optical output
Mechanical
- Display Position Adjustments Tilt
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Cables Included 1 x HDMI cable
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Power
- Form Factor External
- Power Consumption Operational 51 Watt
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 47.22 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 39.2 Watt
- CNET Labs: Max brightness power consumption calibrated 47.22 Watt
- CNET Labs: Min brightness power consumption 23.57 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.72 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 12.41 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
