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Samsung UN46B6000

*Est. $1,840

Reviewed November 2009
Samsung UN46B6000

pros
  • LED backlighting
  • 240 Hz anti-blur refresh rate
  • 1.2-inch cabinet
  • Deep blacks
cons
  • Expensive
  • Poor off-angle viewing
  • Uneven uniformity
  • Screen more prone to glare than most LCD TVs
 
 
Where to Buy
  • Abe's Of Maine

    for $1,588.18

  • Abt Electronics

    for $2,499.99

  • US Appliance

    for $1,849.00

 
 
 

The Samsung UN46B6000 is a 46-inch LCD television that gets mixed reviews. While picture quality is good, some flaws, such as poor off-angle viewing, are noted. Uniformity isn't horrible, but reviewers express disappointment in seeing areas of the picture that are brighter than others -- especially on a TV that costs this much. The Samsung UN46B6000 is a cheaper version of Samsung's UN47B7000 (*Est. $2,000) and lacks some of its features, such as Internet connectivity via Yahoo! Widgets (though more limited Internet access is provided) and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compliance for streaming of movies, photos and more from other devices. Key features -- such as an LED backlight and a 240 Hz refresh rate to minimize motion blur -- are carried over, however. If LED backlighting isn't a must-have, reports say that the conventionally lit Samsung LN46B750 (*Est. $1,450) offers great picture quality, a 240 Hz refresh rate, lots of additional features, and a lower price.

We found the best coverage of the 46-inch Samsung UN46B6000 at CNET, which offers a detailed staff review and about 15 user reviews. ConsumerReports.org covers more TVs but publishes shorter reviews and requires a subscription. If you like a lot of technical details, you'll want to read TelevisionInfo.com's coverage. We also found about 30 owner reviews at BestBuy.com.

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Our Sources

1. CNET

David Katzmaier gives the Samsung UN46B6000 a "very good" rating, though about 15 owner reviewers are a bit more impressed. Katzmaier says that picture quality is very good, but flaws such as uneven uniformity and poor off-angle viewing are noteworthy negatives. A screen that's more prone to reflections than most other LCD TV is another disappointment. Styling is enhanced by a very thin profile, but not everyone will like the red-tinged bezel.

Review: Samsung UN46B6000, David Katzmaier, May 1, 2009

2. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org tests and rates nearly 70 LCD TVs, including the Samsung UN46B6000. Ratings are provided along with some too-brief discussion, and access is limited to subscribers only.

Review: LCD TV Ratings and Reliability, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

3. TelevisionInfo.com

This long, technical review ultimately suggests the Samsung UN46B6000 is a "good" TV, but not one that's worth its cost. Reviewer Alfredo Padilla criticizes viewing angle, screen reflectivity, some picture artifacts and "limited" Internet content availability.

Review: Samsung UN46B6000, Alfredo Padilla, May 20, 2009

4. BestBuy.com

More than 40 user reviews combine to give the Samsung UN46B6000 a high average score. A few owners who give it the maximum score of five do say that the sound quality isn't impressive, though some add that's to be expected given the model's thin depth.

Review: Samsung UN46B6000, Contributors to BestBuy.com

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