MobiPress Electronics and Gadgets Review

It is fair to say that the two biggest manufacturers of LED HD TV's (Samsung and Sharp) are also the best.


But for the consumer the next question is obvious Should I buy a Samsung or a Sharp?

Well we will answer that difficult question in the next minute or two so keep reading to find out!

Both Samsung and Sharp use the latest LED backlighting and side lit technology in the manufacture of their Televisions and both companies produce machines which give the viewer excellent colour, clarity and contrast the most important things when considering the visual output of the TV.

Two excellent televisions are the Samsung UE46C8000 and the Sharp LC40LE700E.

Both machines are able to achieve a very deep level of black, which is very important for achieving a good picture with a rich saturation of colours.

Both televisions are also attractively designed and benefit from excellent connectivity, solid video processing, lots of picture controls and thanks to an LED backlight are low on power consumption.

The video processing on the Samsung 46C8000 is slightly better while the noise reduction is slightly better on the 40LE700E.

The Sharp model is also not capable of deinterlacing 1080i film based content correctly while its standard definition performance is average for a top level HD TV.

The Samsung model, however, passes both these tests with flying colours.

The Sharp matte screen is possibly a little better as it performs well under bright lighting conditions whereas the smoother screen of the Samsung can be a little more reflective.

But the Samsung C8000 comes with a wide range of interactive options which the Sharp 40LE700 lacks and furthermore the Samsung boasts better file support.

Certainly they are both worthy purchases and Sharp fans will be drawn to Sharp but the Samsung range offers better value for money and slightly superior performance.

The Samsung LE40B8000 is an excellent buy for the consumer who is looking for a top of the range LED HD TV.