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Samsung LN37A550 comparison

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Price $649.95 to $1,099.99 $909.88 $839.95 to $1,249.99 $699.95 to $899.96 $579.99 to $749.95
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Release date April 01, 2009 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Samsung LN37A550, but we did review a larger model in the series. The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market. CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A530, but we did review a larger model in a different series with similar specs. While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
Input Video Formats480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
720p
1080i
1080p
1080/24p
1080/30p
1080/60p
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Weight39.5 lbs
60.8 lbs
38.1 lbs
42.5 lbs
36.8 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerATSC
ATSC
Info unavailableATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
Info unavailable4
3
Info unavailable
USB PortYes , 1 port(s)
Yes
2 port(s)
Yes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Surround Sound
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableGloss black
RadioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
Info unavailableMTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)36.1 in x 11.8 in x 25.6 in - With stand
44.5 in x 11 in x 27 in - With stand
36.5 in x 10 in x 26.3 in - With stand
41.7 in x 9.5 in x 26.5 in - With stand
36.1 in x 11.7 in x 25.9 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableNone
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size37 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
37 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
37 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableMatte finish
Touch-sensitive controls
USB
Ultra clear panel
Info unavailableUSB
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailableWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung LN37A550 - 37 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46A550 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN37B650 - 37 in LCD TV
Samsung LN40A530 - 40 in LCD TV
LG 37LH30 - 37 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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