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Product Philips 40PFL5706/F7 Philips 42PFL5907/F7 Philips 46PFL5907/F7 Vizio E420i-A1 Toshiba 40E220U
Price $799.99 $634.90 to $847.36 $798.11 to $1,009.98 $489.90 to $499.99 $378.00 to $525.00
CNET editors' rating 2.5 stars 3.5 stars 3.5 stars 3 stars 3.5 stars
Average user rating 0 stars 2.5 stars 0 stars 5 stars 3.5 stars
Release date July 1, 2011 Info unavailable Info unavailable November 15, 2012 Info unavailable
Bottom line
While the Philips PFL5706/F7's MediaConnect option may speak to PC-centric video-streaming fans, other buyers might balk at the TV's picture-quality and control flaws.
The Philips PFL5907 series has commendable picture quality and features, making it one of the better LED TV values.
The Philips PFL5907 series has commendable picture quality and features, making it one of the better LED TV values.
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.
The Toshiba 40E220U is a value-for-money television offering decent contrast and bright, vivid colors.
Product type

LCD TV

LED-LCD

LED-LCD

LED-LCD

LCD

Diagonal size

40 in

42 in

46 in

42 in

40 in

Internet streaming services

Blockbuster

Vudu

Net TV

Pandora

Netflix

Vudu

YouTube

Hulu Plus

Pandora

Facebook

Netflix

Vudu

Hulu Plus

Pandora

YouTube

Facebook

Netflix

Vudu

Hulu Plus

Pandora

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter

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Connectivity protocols

IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)

IEEE 802.11n

IEEE 802.11g

Built-in Wi-Fi

Ethernet

Built-in Wi-Fi

Ethernet

Built-in Wi-Fi

Ethernet

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

Display format

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

Pixel response time

6 ms

6.5 ms

5.5 ms

6.5 ms

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HDCP compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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TV tuner presence

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Digital TV tuner

ATSC

ATSC

ATSC

ATSC

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Speaker(s)

2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

2 x Speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt

1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt

2 x Speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt

1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt

2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt

2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 7 Watt

Surround mode

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sound effects

SRS TruSurround HD

SRS TruSurround HD

SRS TruSurround HD

SRS StudioSound

SRS TruSurround HD

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Total output power

20 Watt

26 Watt

26 Watt

16 Watt

14 Watt

Addtional features

EasyLink

Pixel Precise HD

Net TV

Dynamic contrast

LightSensor Technology

DLnA

Active control

3:2 pull down compensation

2:2 pull down compensation

Parental control

MediaConnect

Smart Cloud

SRS TheaterSound HD

Digital Natural Motion

Perfect Contrast

Dynamic contrast enhancement

Deep Color

Active control

Light sensor

MPEG artifact reduction

Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)

Pixel Plus HD

V-Chip

Parental control

Closed caption

Sleep timer

EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)

SRS TruSurround HD

Smart Cloud

MediaConnect

Perfect Contrast

Dynamic contrast enhancement

Deep Color

Active control

Light sensor

MPEG artifact reduction

Digital noise reduction

Pixel Plus HD

V-Chip

Parental control

Closed caption

Sleep timer

EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)

SRS StudioSound

SRS TruVolume

SRS TruSurround HD

Ambient light sensor (ALS)

Mercury Free

Slim frame design

Audyssey ABX

Audyssey EQ

Audyssey Dynamic Volume

Dynamic Picture Mode

DynaLight

Game mode

Input/Output connections

2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear

1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear

1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear

3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom

1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) (RCA phono) - Rear

1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side

1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear

1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear

1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side

1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side

1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side

4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side

1 x Component video input - Rear

1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone 3.5 mm) - Rear

1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear

1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear

1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear

1 x Headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side

2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side

1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side

1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear

1 x Composite video/audio input - Side

1 x Audio input - Rear

4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side

1 x Component video input - Rear

1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone 3.5 mm) - Rear

1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear

1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear

1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear

1 x Headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side

2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side

1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side

1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear

1 x Composite video/audio input - Side

1 x Audio input - 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

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

Video interface

HDMI

Component

Composite

HDMI

Component

Composite

HDMI

Component

Composite

HDMI

Component

Composite

HDMI

Component

Composite

HDMI ports qty

4

4

4

3

2

PC interface

VGA (HD-15)

VGA (HD-15)

VGA (HD-15)

VGA (HD-15)

VGA (HD-15)

HDMI

Dimensions (WxDxH)

38.9 in x 4.3 in x 24.2 in - Without stand

37.7 in x 1.4 in x 22.8 in - Without stand

42.1 in x 2.4 in x 25.2 in - Without stand

38.1 in x 8 in x 24.5 in - With stand

38.8 in x 11.6 in x 26 in - With stand

Weight

32.6 lbs

26.5 lbs

35.7 lbs

28 lbs

30.9 lbs

LCD backlight technology Info unavailable

LED Backlight technology

LED Backlight technology

LED backlight technology

CCFL-backlit LCD

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