Samsung 2009 LCD HDTV Range – Overview and Comparisons

Samsung’s 2009 LCD HDTV range sees the extension of the trend for HDTVs morphing into media servers with the Media@2 package boosting content connectivity with Internet@TV, DLNA, USB 2.0 (Movie) and a Pre-loaded Content Library. Contrast ratios (the foundation of image quality) continue to improve and there have been significant decreases in power consumption.

Samsung Series 7 (B750) 1080p LCD HDTV

Features of Samsungs 2009 LCD Range

Internet@TV which using an Internet connection delivers content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and other online TV Widgets. Content can be viewed in a sidebar of full screen. (Series 7 and 8 only)

USB 2.0 Movie: Multi-Media Center user interface simplifies movie and music playback and photo browsing from your connected digital camera, USB drive or mp3 player

InfoLink RSS Service lets viewers see stock quotes, real-time weather and news.

Motion Plus 240 Hz and 120 Hz technologies eliminate much of the motion blur inherent to fast moving onscreen action typical to sports broadcasts or action movies.

DLNA supported convenient access for sharing videos, music and photos from connected DLNA compatible devices using a single remote.

Samsung’s Content Library feature comprising hours of built-in entertainment features which can be personalized by adding online content

The table below highlights those features which distinguish between the various models in Samsung’s 2009 LCD HDTV range. Read our detailed series reviews by clicking the series/model designations. As product details can change without notice, check Samsung’s specification sheets before purchase. Our series reviews contain links to the manufacturers specification sheets and links to check model prices with online retailers.

Series 3 Samsung LCD HDTV

Series 3 is Samsungs entry level LCD HDTV series features all the detail of 720p High Definition (HD). Models range from 19 to 32 inches and suit a smaller room or a desktop position. Notable features are the game mode, SRS TruSurround HD (virtual surround sound), fast 6ms response time (for an LCD).

B360

LN32B360 (32 inch), LN26B360 (26 inch), LN22B360 (22 inch), LN19B360 (19 inch)

Features of Series 3 base B360 model

720p Native Resolution
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
Transparent Bottom Decoration
6ms response time
built-in digital tuner
energy star compliant
wide color enhancer2
game mode
swivel stand
2 HDMI (rear)
1 Component Video Rear
1 Composite input (rear)
1 optical sound output (rear)
PC input (rear)
SRS TruSurround HD
RS232C

B361

LN19B361

Differences / Additions to B360 features

White Bezel
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 15,000:1
8ms response time
Component Video 2 (rear)
Headphone jack

Series 4 Samsung LCD HDTV

With screen sizes from 22 to 32 inches, Samsungs Series 4 models are once again suited to smaller rooms/spaces. The dynamic contrast ratio is higher than the Series 3 models and there are more connectivity options. All models have a headphone jack for private listening.

B460

LN32B460 (32 inch), LN26B460 (26 inch), LN22B460 (22 inch)

Differences / Additions to base Series 3 model (B360) Features

720p Native Resolution
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50,000:1
6ms response time
3 HDMI (rear)
2 Component Video Rear
2 Composite input (rear)
1 optical sound output (rear)
Headphone jack

Series 5

Series 5 sees the introduction of the highest resolution available – Full HD (1080p). Also introduced is 120Hz Auto Motion Plus for sharper images during fast moving on-screen action typical to sports broadcasts. An even faster 4ms response time helps even further. A USB connection is added for viewing your photos on a larger screen. With the larger screen size the headphone jack from Series 4 is dropped.

B530

LN52B530 (52 inch), LN46B530 (46 inch), LN40B530 (40 inch), LN37B530 (37 inch), LN32B530 (32 inch)

Features of Series 5 base B530 model – differences / additions to Series 4 in bold.

Full HD – 1080p native resolution
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 60,000:1
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz
Transparent bezel bottom decoration
4ms response time
Built-in digital tuner
Wide Color Enhancer2
Game Mode
Energy Star Compliant
SRS TruSurround HD
3 HDMI (2 rear / 1 side)
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Swivel Stand
1 USB 2.0 JPEG (side)
1 Component Video (rear)
2 Composite input (1 side / 1 rear)
1 PC Input
Optical sound output
RS232C
No Headphone Jack

B540

LN46B540, LN40B540, LN32B640

Differences / Additions to B530 features

Gray Touch of Color (TOC)
4 HDMI (3 rear / 1 side)
No RS232C

B550

LN52B550, LN46B550, LN40B550, LN37B550, LN32B550

Differences / Additions to B540 model features

Dynamic Contrast Ratio 70,000:1

Series 6

Most of the changes in features from Series 5 LCD HDTV models come in at the B650 model level with the addition of Samsung’s Media@2 package boosting content connectivity with Internet@TV, DLNA, USB 2.0 (Movie) and the Pre-loaded Content Library. Also notable is the integrated woofer and the steady increase of dynamic contrast ratio through the series model levels.

B610

LN52B610 (52 inch), LN46B610 (46 inch), LN40B610 (40 inch)

Base Features Series 6 (B610) – differences / additions to Series 5 (B550) in bold.

1080p native resolution
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 80,000:1
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz
TOC Gray
4ms response time
Built-in digital tuner
Wide Color Enhancer2
Game Mode
Energy Star Compliant
4 HDMI (3 rear / 1 side)
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
1 USB 2.0 JPEG (side)
2 Component Video (rear)
2 Composite input (1 side / 1 rear)
1 PC Input

B630

LN52B630, LN46B630, LN40B630
Differences / Additions to B610 Features

Bezel TOC red
Infolink
Wide Color Enhancer 3:
Picture-in-Picture (PIP):
2 USB 2.0 Movie: (side)
1 Optical sound output
1 Ethernet: (rear)
RS232C

B640

LN55B640, LN46B640, LN40B640, LN32B640

Differences / Additions to B630 Features

Bezel TOC gray
Ultra Clear Panel

B650

LN55B650, LN46B650, LN40B650, LN37B650, LN32B650, LN22B650, LN19B650
Differences / Additions to B640 Features

Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
Internet@TV
DLNA yes
USB 2.0 (Movie) (2 side)
Pre-loaded Content Library (2GB Flash Memory)
Integrated Woofer
Bezel TOC red

Series 7 B750

Series 7 is Samsung’s premium LCD HDTV series with the highest dynamic contrast ratio – for the best picture quality. Improving image quality for fast moving on-screen action are the fastest response time of 2ms and the highest LCD frequency of 240Hz. For color performance there is the latest algorithms combined as Wide Color Enhancer3. The series also packs the full media connectivity package media@2 which includes access to Internet content.