Best Rated 40-inch HDTVs Reviews and Comparison 2011-2012
January 6, 2012 by SmartReview
Filed under HDTV
Best Rated 40-inch TVs – This page contains a roundup of the best top-rated 40-inch LCD and LED HDTVs, presented here for a comparison of price, features, and reviews. This size is good for small to medium living rooms. You can check what size you need by consulting our HDTV Sizing Guide. For 2012, we expect to see more 120Hz and 240Hz as well as more LED Backlit models. Click on the reviews link underneath each TV to see owner reviews and ratings for each model for easy comparison. New for 2011-2012 are the introduction of 3D Ready and internet ready TVs.
| Samsung UN40D6000 | Samsung LN40D630 | Samsung UN40D6400 | Sharp LC40LE830U |
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1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 5,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA - – - Internet Ready 2011 Model |
1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 250,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA - – - - – - 2011 Model |
1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV 240Hz 5,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI (1.4) DLNA 3D Ready TV Internet Ready 2011 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 6,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA - – - Internet Ready 2011 Model |
| Sony KDL-40HX800 | Samsung UN40D6400 | Sony BRAVIA KDL40EX520 | Sharp HE LC40LE835U |
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1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV 240Hz Infinite Dynamic 4 HDMI (1.4) 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2010 Model |
1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 5,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI (1.4) 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 60Hz **not published 4 HDMI DLNA - – - Internet Ready 2011 Model |
1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV 240Hz 8,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI (1.4) 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model |
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LED HDTV = Instead of a conventional fluorescent backlight, these HDTVs use LED lights for backlighting. This dramatically improves picture contrast, colors, and overall picture. LED TVs also use about 40% less electricity. They are thinner and lighter than traditional 40in LCD TVs. 1080p = (1920×1080) with 2 million pixels resolution (Maximum Blu-ray quality) 720p = (1366×768) with 1 million pixels resolution (Standard broadcast HD) Contrast = refers to dynamic contrast. Higher is better. More contrast allows more shadow details in the picture. 240Hz = 240 hertz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies. The latest technology. 120Hz = 120 hertz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies. 60Hz = 60 hertz normal TV without anti blur technology HDMI = HDMI inputs allow you to connect devices to your HDTV such as DVD and Blu-ray players and game consoles. Version 1.4 supports 3D. Internet Ready = This means that this TV can give you content from the internet. Content varies with the manufacturer. This TV will provide an ethernet port to connect an ethernet cable. Or you can buy an optional Wifi USB plugin device to send the internet wirelessly to your TV. Some provide Netflix and youtube content. |
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