Sharp LC46D85U or Samsung LN46A650???

bjuurlink

Hey, I'm trying to decide on a 46" LCD. I'm having trouble finding any direct comparisons between the LC46D85U and the LN46A650.

At a pro electronics store (that doesn't carry Samsung) a friend of a friend is highly recommending the Sharp...he said it has really good black levels, no more banding and great features....

Then I go to the big box stores and the instantly steer me away from the sharp towards anything Samsung. They say they're better but can't really explain why.

Who do I trust? A friend of a friend in a pro electronics store, or a young kid at a big box store?

I really like the Samsung LN46A650 but it's a few hundred $$'s more then the Sharp. Are there any impartial people on here who could help me decide?

Thanks so much,
-bryan

tipstir

Sharp is very good were happy with the 46" (2008) model. I am not huge fan of Samsung products. I wish I could have got the 52" Sharp really huge and has more HDMI but the two I have and the 6 inputs is plenty for my equipment setup. They have 65" Sharp but that's pretty out my reach and plus got no where to place it. So if you like the Sharp it's a good deal.

Ruark

Tough call. Both have 120mhz refresh, 4ms response, etc. You might just need to do some Googling for both of those model numbers and find some small difference that pushes your button. Like, the Sam has a USB slot, the Sharp doesn't. The Sam has automatic volume leveling, which keeps the volume in a certain range when unusually soft or loud commercials suddenly come on, that sort of thing. But both are top notch TVs.

Ruark

PFC5

Agree that both are top notch LCDs, but I think Samsung has the best LCD picture quality out there myself. Samsung has good support also, while Sharp is not so good (at least with my Sharp BD player). Samsung and Sharp has had various issues with their displays like any other mfg on certain models but they are both good brands overall.

If I was choosing I would choose the Samsung myself though.

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s70driver

I have owned a SHARP LCD before and loved it. But you'd have to look them both up online see the specs and then choose that way. If you cannot see them side by side in the store.

The SHARP



#
Warranty Terms - Parts
1 year limited
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Warranty Terms - Labor
1 year limited
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Product Height
29-45/64" with stand (27-47/6" without)
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Product Width
43-53/64"
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Product Weight
51.8 lbs. with stand (41.9 lbs. without)
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Product Depth
13" with stand (3-29/32" without)
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TV Type
LCD Flat-Panel
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Screen Size
45-63/64
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Aspect Ratio
16:9
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Display Type
Flat-panel LCD
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Built-In_DVR
No
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Digital Cable Ready
No
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Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080
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Vertical Resolution
1080p
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Active Light Control
Yes
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Brightness
450 cd/m²
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Comb Filter
No
#
Media Card Slot
No
#
USB Slot
No
#
HDMI Inputs
5
#
DVI Inputs
No
#
S-Video Inputs
1
#
Component Video Inputs
2
#
Composite Inputs
2
#
RGB Inputs
No
#
PC Inputs
1
#
RF Antenna Input
No
#
Watts/Channel
15
#
Speakers
2
#
Speaker Location
Bottom-mount
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V-Chip
Yes
#
Remote Control Type
Standard
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ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes
#
Screen Refresh Rate
120Hz

The SAMSUNG



#
Product Height
30-1/2" with stand (28-1/10" without)
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Product Width
44-4/7"
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Product Weight
58.6 lbs. with stand (49.2 lbs. without)
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Product Depth
11" with stand (4" without)
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TV Type
LCD Flat-Panel
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Screen Size
46"
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Aspect Ratio
16:9
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Display Type
Flat-panel LCD
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Built-In_DVR
No
#
Digital Cable Ready
No
#
Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080
#
Vertical Resolution
1080p
#
Contrast Ratio
50,000:1
#
Brightness
500 cd/m²
#
Media Card Slot
No
#
USB Slot
Yes
#
Picture-In-Picture
Yes
#
HDMI Inputs
4
#
DVI Inputs
No
#
S-Video Inputs
1
#
Component Video Inputs
2
#
Composite Inputs
2
#
PC Inputs
1
#
RF Antenna Input
2
#
Headphone Jacks
Yes
#
Watts/Channel
10
#
Speakers
2
#
Simulated Surround
Yes
#
Sound Leveler
Yes
#
Language Options
English, French, Spanish
#
V-Chip
Yes
#
Sleep/Alarm Timer
Sleep timer, yes; alarm, no
#
Remote Control Type
Wheel key
#
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes
#
Screen Refresh Rate
120Hz

s70driver

Just by pure looks and appeal, the SHARP wins my vote. In any event I would pick the SHARP over the SAMSUNG anyday. Just personal preference.

PFC5

From the looks, I like the touch of red, easily over that silver band that would be distracting to me when watching a movie, etc.

I agree it is just personal preference and there is no wrong answer for what looks better. I am just disgusted with Sharp BD player "support", and would assume they are the same with their displays. They know nothing about their own BD products, and when proven wrong they said then don't believe us. How can THAT be considered good support if they do not even know the products they are there to provide support for?

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Denon AVR-887
Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs)
All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr)
Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35
For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841
Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS
RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+
SA 3250HD
47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom)
Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support)
Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers
The_Cable_Game
Take the high ground and be happier

daleb

I have yet to read any technical review that would put that Sharp before that Samsung. If I did not want the Samsung I would go for a Sony.
But if you are not too fussy any that meets your eye & budget should do.

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