Samsung HDTV Reviews (UN46D6400)
The least expensive in Samsung’s 2011 line-up of 3D-ready HDTVs, the UN46D6400 brings great styling, impressive picture quality, and tons of features that are just a step down from those found in the brand’s flagship models. Still, discerning buyers may find it a bit pricey compared to competing brands in the same size range, even if its superb 2D and 3D performance and exceptional image quality would easily beat out most edge-lit HDTVs.
Samsung HDTV Reviews - Design
Sporting Samsung’s revamped styling for 2011, the UN46D6400 features a compact, glossy black design with 1.5-inch panel depth and a uniformly narrow bezel that is merely half-inch thick if the transparent outer edge is excluded. Held aloft by a round transparent swivel stalk perched on a matching glossy rectangular stand, the HDTV definitely combines no-nonsense aesthetics with trendy elegance.
Shipped with the UN46D6400 is the standard clicker that is almost similar to last year’s Samsung wand – only the addition of dedicated keys for new features like SmartTV and SocialTV differentiates this newer version. The clicker has 42 backlit keys, and works like a charm with the revamped on-screen menu, but it is still a step-down compared to the QWERTY remote provided with its more expensive linemates. The menu system this year offers a snappier presentation and selection of menu items, with many items accompanied by helpful illustrations and text explanations.
Samsung HDTV Reviews - Screen/Picture Clarity
For an edge-lit LED HDTV without local dimming capability, the color accuracy and blacknes of the UN46D6400 are rather exceptional – it easily outclassed many TVs in its category in these aspects. The deep blacks nearly approximates the blackness of plasmas, resulting in vivid images and superb shadow details, although screen throughput is not uniform at times and a bluish wash in dark areas were noticeable during tests. The glossy screen and poor off-angle visibility are also minus points, but these are not considered deal-breakers by most people.
The 3D in the Samsung UN46D6400 is noticeably much better compared to last year’s flagship 3D models; the video processing comes with numerous dejudder and motion settings to produce either smoother video or cinema-like displays. Equipped with 2D-to-3D up-conversion capability, the 3DTV handles both high-def and standard-def sources quite well, rendering superbly realistic images that seems to pop out from the screen.
Samsung HDTV Reviews - Features
The Internet-based entertainment fare in the Samsung UN46D6400 are integrated in the Smart Hub interface, which includes top-notch streaming standards like Netflix, Vudu and YouTube, and social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, and even local streaming sources. Samsung ditched Yahoo widgets and some other services, although it has a well-organized apps store that can be tapped into for needed information. The HDTV has optional Skype functionality, but it does not have a web browser unlike the higher end models.
Connectivity selection for the UN46D6400 is impressive enough: four HDMIi inputs, composite/component video inputs, VGA-style PC input, three USB ports, and Ethernet port. The TV has no built-in WiFi but an optional USB dongle is available for wireless connectivity.
Perfect for people looking for great 3DTV that will not break the bank, the Samsung UN46D6400 packs enough features that is sure to make your friends envious. The SmartHub interface alone provides endless hours of quality entertainment, and that is just for starters. This HDTV surely gives a great bang for the buck.