At A Glance

The Samsung LN40B650 is an excellent all-around HDTV, thanks to its very good picture quality, Internet extras, and user-friendliness.

Manufacturer’s Description

The Samsung LN40B650 takes your HDTV enjoyment ? and capabilities ? to new heights. The power of Full HD 1080p resolution delivers clear, vivid images on a 40-inch LCD screen. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology renders smooth and lifelike HD action. Connect your DVD, cable or satellite HD box, or Bluray Disc player easily, using any of four HDMI inputs. Experience truer, more natural dark tones and shadows with the 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. And highlight nearly any room in the house with a unique red accent at the bezel?s edge, courtesy of the Touch of Color design. Check sports scores, stock quotes, weather and other update able RSS content at just the touch of a button on your remote, with the InfoLink feature.

The Specs

Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Component Video
  • Composite Video
  • Digital Optical
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI
  • RCA Digital Coax (S/PDIF)
  • RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
  • USB
  • VGA
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met Energy Star
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Display
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported 1080p
Display size 40.0 inches
Contrast ratio 100000
Viewable size 40.0 inches
Display type LCD
Response time 4.0
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 120.0 Hz

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Very Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 3.9
Color Quality Rating Very Good
Color Quality Score 3.9
Detail Rating Very Good
Detail Score 4
Motion Rating Very Good
Motion Score 4
Power Usage
Green Rating Good
Green score 83
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 104.4  watts