In the HDTV category of displays, the 40 inch size is the mainstay LCD size in most homes. Manufacturers are aware that many consumers will be looking for something in this 40 inch size and therefore usually produce the most models in this size. Samsung offers 8 different models in the 40 inch LCD category and they are not alone. Nearly every maker of LCD HDTV displays produces more models in the 40 inch size than they do in any other size. So given that 40 inches is a very popular size for LCD HDTV displays, and given the choices available to the consumers, this overview is intended to help you make an informed choice and to provide you with the details that you will need when you are searching for a perfect 40 inch LCD display for yourself or for someone else.
Samsung currently has 8 different 40 inch models. This overview will discuss the specifics of each model. The overview starts at Samsungs highest priced 40 inch model and goes down to their lowest priced 40 inch model. Read on and find out what model is right for you.
The first model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4081F. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 8 and 1 indicate the model line of this display. A model with the numbers of 8 and 1 would be positioned above a model with the numbers of 7 and 1. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of F indicates that’s this set is a full high definition 1080p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display has a suggested retail price of $2799.99. This is considered to be Samsung’s best and therefore highest priced 40 inch LCD display. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 1080p full high definition set. 1080p indicates that this set can show every detail of a 1080p signal. This 1080p number indicates that this set offers higher resolution than a comparable 720 p display. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
Samsung does not generally list the refresh rate of most of its LCD displays. The refresh rate determines how quickly everything on the screen is changed to display a new image. A higher refresh rate indicates less motion blur and better picture quality during fast action scenes. Most Samsung LCD displays use a 120 hertz refresh rate, which is the highest normally found on LCD displays. However, Samsung does not always publish this number for its displays, so it is not always easy to determine the refresh rate of a particular Samsung model that may interest you.
This particular display has a very strong contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 500,000 to 1. This is one of the highest listed contrast ratios of an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
Samsung does not list the chipset or engine that powers this or any of its LCD display. Knowing which displays use the same panel and engine can help in determining which display offers the best value. However, since Samsung does not offer this information, there is no way of determining which LCD displays use the same or similar technology.
The next model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4071F. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 7 and 1 indicate the model line of this display. A model with the numbers of 8 and 1 would be positioned above a model with the numbers of 7 and 1. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of F indicates that’s this set is a full high definition 1080p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display has a suggested retail price of $2399.99. This is considered to be Samsung’s mid level and therefore mid priced 40 inch LCD display. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 1080p full high definition set. 1080p indicates that this set can show every detail of a 1080p signal. This 1080p number indicates that this set offers higher resolution than a comparable 720 p display. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a very strong contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 25,000 to 1. This is one a relatively high listed contrast ratio for an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
The next model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4069F. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 6 and 9 indicate the model line of this display. A model with the numbers of 6 and 9 would be positioned below a model with the numbers of 7 and 1 and above a model with the numbers of 6 and 5. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of F indicates that’s this set is a full high definition 1080p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display does not have a listed suggested retail price. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 1080p full high definition set. 1080p indicates that this set can show every detail of a 1080p signal. This 1080p number indicates that this set offers higher resolution than a comparable 720 p display. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a strong contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 20,000 to 1. This is a mid level contrast ratio for a LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
The next model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4065F. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 6 and 5 indicate the model line of this display. A model with the numbers of 8 and 1 would be positioned above a model with the numbers of 7 and 1, both of which are positioned above this model of 6 and 5. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of F indicates that’s this set is a full high definition 1080p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display has a suggested retail price of $1899.99. This is considered to be a low level Samsung’s LCD display and therefore priced accordingly. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 1080p full high definition set. 1080p indicates that this set can show every detail of a 1080p signal. This 1080p number indicates that this set offers higher resolution than a comparable 720 p display. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a low contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 15,000 to 1. This is a relatively low listed contrast ratio for an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
The next model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4061F. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 6 and 1 indicate the model line of this display. A model with the numbers of 8 and 1 would be positioned above a model with the numbers of 7 and 1, both of which are positioned above this model with the numbers of 6 and 1. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of F indicates that’s this set is a full high definition 1080p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display has a suggested retail price of $1699.99. This is considered to be Samsung’s lowest priced 1080p set in the 40 inch category. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 1080p full high definition set. 1080p indicates that this set can show every detail of a 1080p signal. This 1080p number indicates that this set offers higher resolution than a comparable 720 p display. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a very low contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 10,000 to 1. This is one of the lowest listed contrast ratios of an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
The next model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4042H. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 4 and 2 indicate the model line of this display. A model with higher numbers would be positioned above a model with lower numbers. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of H indicates that’s this set is a high definition 720p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display has a suggested retail price of $1299.99. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 720p high definition set. A 720p set can not show all of the detail that a comparable 1080p set can in high definition viewing. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a very low contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 7,000 to 1. This is one of the lowest listed contrast ratios of an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
The next model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T4032H. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The next two numbers of 3 and 2 indicate the model line of this display. A model with higher numbers would be positioned above a model with lower numbers. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of H indicates that’s this set is a high definition 720p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display has a suggested retail price of $1299.99. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 720p high definition set. A 720p set can not show all of the detail that a comparable 1080p set can in high definition viewing. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a very low contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 5,000 to 1. This is one of the lowest listed contrast ratios of an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
Samsung does not list the chipset or engine that powers this or any of its LCD display. Knowing which displays use the same panel and engine can help in determining which display offers the best value. However, since Samsung does not offer this information, there is no way of determining which LCD displays use the same or similar technology.
The final model by Samsung in this overview is distinguished by the model number of LN-T405H. In order to better understand the attributes of this particular LCD display, a brief overview of what the model means is in order. The first three letters of this model LN-T are used on all Samsung LCD HDTV displays and therefore have no direct application to the specifics of this model. The next two numbers of 4 and 0 relate to the size of this display as being a 40 inch display. The number of 5 indicates the model line of this display. A model with higher numbers would be positioned above a model with lower numbers. The higher model number indicates more features, a better response time, and a costlier unit. The final letter in the model number of H indicates that’s this set is a high definition 720p display.
Now on to some specs for this particular model. This Samsung LCD HDTV flat panel display does not have a suggested retail price. Though this is considered a low level 40 inch display by Samsung and should be priced accordingly. Samsung makes several 40 inch LCD displays with varying prices based on the specs and performance of the model.
This particular LCD set is a 720p high definition set. A 720p set can not show all of the detail that a comparable 1080p set can in high definition viewing. A 1080p set is usually more expensive than a 720p set, but it offers better picture quality and a sharper overall image.
This particular display has a low contrast ratio. Samsung lists the dynamic contrast ratio at 8,000 to 1. This is one of the lower listed contrast ratios of an LCD display. Unfortunately, Samsung does not list the on screen contrast ratio which would allow you to compare it to a plasma display. Contrast ratio determines the displays ability to accurately show true black and bright whites side by side at the same time. A higher contrast ratio usually translates to a sharper image with more distinction between colors.
This overview is intended to give you specs and pricing information pertaining to Samsung LCD HDTV displays. This overview covers every model in the 40 inch size that is currently produced by Samsung.
If you are interested in learning more about another model or make, please refer to my other overview articles.
