Pros

  • Thin and attractive appliance
  • Thin and attractive appliance
  • Very smooth panning
  • Very smooth panning

Cons

  • Colors are oversaturated and bleed into each other
  • Colors are oversaturated and bleed into each other
  • Remote is hard to navigate
  • Remote is hard to navigate

At A Glance

This sexy, superslim, full-featured HDTV delivers generally good picture quality, but oversaturation, moving buildings, and a poor range of side viewing angles are flaws.

Manufacturer’s Description

Watch jaw-dropping action leap off the screen with Samsung 3D technology. The UN40C7000 LED television brings new depth and dimension to it all- so you're not just watching the action, you're living it. Along with a visually stunning picture, it also features web-connected Samsung Apps so you can stream movies, play games, flip through photos, and more while you watch TV. And Real 240Hz Clear Motion Rate virtually eliminates all motion blur so your picture is crisp. Add a 6,000,000:1 Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio and you'll experience a truly exceptional home entertainment experience.

The Specs

Display
Contrast ratio 6000000:1
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 1080i (HDTV)
  • 1080p (HDTV)
  • 720p (HDTV)
Display size 40.0 inches
Viewable size 40.0 inches
Display type LCD with LED backlighting
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 240.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Composite Composite (Input)
HDMI HDMI (Input)
Available Interfaces
  • Ethernet
  • USB
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
Component Video Component (Input)
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met 1
Dimensions
Width 37.8 inches
Depth 10.6 inches
Height 25.5 inches
Weight 33.7 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Very Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 4
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 3.2
Detail Rating Very Good
Detail Score 3.6
Motion Rating Superior
Motion Score 5.3
Power Usage
Green Rating Very Good
Green score 89
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 84.0  watts