Best Rated 40-inch HDTVs Reviews and Comparison 2012-2013
March 4, 2013 by SmartReview
Filed under HDTV, HDTV Reviews
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 2012-2013, we 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 2013 is the introduction of more 3D Ready, internet ready TVs, and Dual Core Processors.
| Samsung UN40F6300 | Samsung UN40F6400 | Samsung UN40F5500 | Sony BRAVIA KDL40EX640 |
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1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz not published 4 HDMI (1.4) DLNA - – - - – - Internet Ready Dual Core Processor - – - 2013 Model |
1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV 120Hz not published 4 HDMI (1.4) DLNA 3D Ready TV 3D Glasses Included Internet Ready Dual Core Processor Micro Dimming LED 2013 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 60Hz not published 3 HDMI (1.4) DLNA - – - - – - Internet Ready Dual Core Processor - – - 2013 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz not published 4 HDMI DLNA - – - - – - Internet Ready - – - - – - 2012 Model |
| Sony BRAVIA KDL40BX450 | Samsung UN40F6400 | Sony BRAVIA KDL-40R450A | Samsung UN40EH5000 |
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1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 60Hz not published 2 HDMI - – - - – - - – - - – - 2012 Model |
1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV 120Hz not published 4 HDMI (1.4) 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready Dual Core Processor 2013 Model Micro Dimming LED |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 60Hz 1,000,000:1 contrast 2 HDMI - – - - – - - – - - – - 2013 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 60Hz 3,500,000:1 contrast 2 HDMI - – - - – - - – - - – - 2012 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. Dual Core Processor = Just as a Dual Core Processor will speed up Tablets and Laptops, Samsung for 2013 has upgraded many of its 40-inch TVs to have a Dual Core Processor. This will greatly speed up TV operations, Smart TV functions, and add new functionality not possible with a single core processor. Micro Dimming LED = Samsung has a local dimming technology they call “Micro Dimming”. It is an Edge Lit LED local dimming technology which will provide blacker blacks, better contrast and colors. 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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