Pros

  • Outstanding feature selection
  • Very good color in 3D scenes
  • Outstanding feature selection
  • Top-notch image quality
  • Top-notch image quality
  • Very good color in 3D scenes

Cons

  • Minor motion issues
  • Minor motion issues
  • Somewhat expensive

At A Glance

The UN46D8000 preserves Samsung's reputation for state-of-the-art technology in a full-featured, 1080p 46-inch set, but it costs more than some very strong rivals.

Manufacturer’s Description

Samsung Smart TVs allow you to easily search for movies, TV shows, browse the web, explore Samsung apps, chat with friends and find many other types of new interactive TV content. Also includes a Full Web Browser to navigate the internet, a Search All feature so you can find videos via apps or other connected devices and a recommendation engine which suggests movies you might like from your Video-On-Demand services. Whether you are viewing a premium-quality 2D picture or seeing incredible 3D depth, images are breathtakingly real in Full HD. Enjoy superb 2D 1080p clarity with Real 240Hz refresh rate technology, deep rich blacks with Ultra Clear Panel and detailed contrast with advanced dimming technology. Samsung 3D utilizes active shutter glasses which is the only way to experience 3D in Full HD 1080. Samsung 3D TVs also offer a unique feature that allows you to intensify your 2D viewing experience by upconverting it to immersive 3D.

The Specs

Display
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Display size 46.0 inches
Contrast ratio 25,000,000:1
Display type LCD with LED backlighting
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 240.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Component Video
  • Composite Video
  • DLNA
  • DVI
  • Ethernet
  • Line In 1/8" Mini
  • USB
  • Wi-Fi
HDMI 4
Dimensions
Width 41.0 inches
Depth 1.2 inches
Height 23.6 inches
Weight 27.3 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Very Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 4
Color Quality Rating Very Good
Color Quality Score 3.6
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 3.3
Motion Rating Very Good
Motion Score 4.3
Power Usage
Green Rating Very Good
Green score 92
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 66.0  watts