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LG LM660T vs Samsung LED C8000

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LGLM660TSamsungLED C8000
Overview
ReleasedMay 20122010
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with LG Cinema Screen narrow bezel and passive Cinema 3D; LG Denmark's 32-inch sheet lists 1920 × 1080 resolution but contradictorily marks Full HD as NoEdge-lit LCD with active-shutter 3D. The UK manual labels 1080p at 60 Hz as panel native, but does not reconcile that line with 3D panel driving or Samsung's motion processing labels; a comparable native refresh rate is left unlisted.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingTriple XD Engine, LED local dimming, LG Picture Wizard and 2D-to-3D conversionSamsung Motion Plus, LED Motion Plus and edge-light dimming are described for the UK 46-inch review unit by HDTVTest. Its measured 1080-line motion resolution with processing enabled is a reviewer result, not a native refresh rate.
Picture modesIntelligent Sensor, Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game and two ISF Expert modes on LG Denmark's 42-inch specificationThe UK manual lists Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Movie modes and 2D-to-3D conversion. Active 3D glasses are required and were sold separately.
Motion handlingLG Denmark calls its processing TruMotion 100 Hz; the native panel refresh is not established, so no refresh scalar is assignedHDTVTest found mild 24p judder in some settings and reported that a forthcoming firmware update would address undefeatable noise smoothing; that update is not treated as a launch feature.
Viewing angle–HDTVTest and AVForums saw lighter blacks and more visible clouding away from the centre on their 46-inch units.
Sizes
Sizes32, 42, 47, 55″40, 46, 55″
Largest size55″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour side-facing HDMI inputs on the exact 42-inch AVForums review; no HDMI 2.1 bandwidthFour HDMI 1.4 inputs accept up to 1080p, with ARC on HDMI 2 and 3D formats detailed in Samsung's UK manual. The guide also lists VGA, component, composite and SCART through supplied adaptors. There is no 4K or 120 Hz HDMI input.
Input lagAVForums measured 46 ms on the 42-inch sample with its June 2012 software; software version affects the result32 ms at 1080p in Game Mode (HDTVTest, 46-inch test unit); 41 ms with side-by-side 3D. These are reviewer measurements.
Game featuresDual Play split-screen gaming with separate optional glassesManual Game Mode on the reviewed 46-inch unit; no maker-confirmed variable refresh or automatic low-latency feature.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformLG Smart TVSamsung Smart TV
ProcessorTriple XD Engine–
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels–
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiOptional 802.11a/b/g/n through a separately sold Samsung Wireless LAN USB adapter
Speaker detail2 × 10 W stereo output in AVForums' exact-model specification; LG Denmark describes invisible speakersSamsung's UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 40 inches and two 15 W speakers for 46 and 55 inches. The shared audio power is omitted because it differs by size.
Audio featuresDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS and Clear Voice II in AVForums' exact-model specificationDolby Digital Plus, optical digital output, headphone output and ARC on HDMI 2 in the UK manual.
Casting–AllShare local media sharing and Internet@TV appear in Samsung's manual. Availability of its original internet apps can change after launch.
Software updatesLG Smart TV launch software includes LG Smart World, 3D World, web browser and Smart Share. What Hi-Fi? announced the series for UK sale in spring 2012 and a Richer Sounds buyer reported purchase by May; LG UK support later said LM660T had been withdrawn from official UK distribution. First worldwide sale day is unconfirmed.–
TV tunersDVB-T2 Freeview HD and DVB-C on LG Denmark's sheets; no Freesat tuner in the UK reviewAnalogue, DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-T2 tuners in the UK manual; HDTVTest confirms Freeview HD on the UK 46-inch unit. USB recording and time shift are covered in the manual.
USBThree USB 2.0 ports on AVForums' 42-inch specification, including recording to an attached driveTwo USB ports on the reviewed UK 46-inch unit (AVForums); Samsung's manual requires USB storage for recording and uses one USB port for the optional wireless adapter.
EthernetEthernet plus built-in Wi-FiWired network connection in Samsung's manual.
Optical audio outDigital optical audio outputOptical digital audio output through the supplied adaptor in Samsung's manual.
Design and power
SizeLG Denmark, without stand (W × H × D): 32-inch 719 × 435 × 35.6 mm; 42-inch 953 × 566 × 33.4 mm; 47-inch 1063 × 628 × 33.4 mm; 55-inch 1232 × 723 × 33.6 mmWithout stand, width × depth × height from Samsung's UK manual: 40-inch 957.4 × 26.5 × 578.7 mm; 46-inch 1092.3 × 26.5 × 653.2 mm; 55-inch 1283.4 × 26.5 × 762.3 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandRibbon stand; LG Denmark lists weights with stand of 9.4, 14.8, 17.4 and 25 kg for 32, 42, 47 and 55 inches respectivelySamsung's four-foot stand swivels 20° either way. With-stand depth and weight: 40-inch 267.7 mm and 15.4 kg; 46-inch 302.9 mm and 19.1 kg; 55-inch 302.2 mm and 24.5 kg, from the UK manual.
Power useLG Denmark IEC on-mode: 32-inch 41 W, 42-inch 52 W, 47-inch 63 W, 55-inch 73 W; standby 0.3 W.–
In the boxMagic Motion Remote and standard remote on AVForums' 42-inch review; What Hi-Fi? reports five pairs of passive 3D glasses with its sampleUK manual lists the remote, batteries, stand, cleaning cloth and the breakout adaptors for antenna, LAN, optical, SCART, VGA, component and composite inputs. HDTVTest says 3D glasses were sold separately at launch.

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