Samsung UN32EH4000 is a Peach of a LED TV
The 32” 4000 Series LED/LCD 720p Black TV is a breath of fresh air for smaller-size TV’s. Bigger is better seems to be a defining point for TV’s, whether they are LED, LCD or plasma. For once, we would like to think that this trend is a dying breed, or at least stalling, when reviewing our pretty Samsung UN32EH4000. For around $350, you can pick one up or order online and is definitely worth the money spent. Although listed as 720p, it still performs admirably on a 1080p signal. The precise pixel resolution is 1366x768. Unless you are short-sighted and would need to face up to your TV screen, you should not even worry about noticing a lower resolution. The refresh rate stands at 60Hz and the screen finish is matte, which prevents too much glare interfering in your viewing pleasure in a well-lit room. A cute LED backlight complements the style of the Samsung UN32EH4000.No Razzle Dazzle but Who Cares?
Picture Quality at its Best
Of all the 32” TV’s we reviewed, the Samsung UN32EH4000 was the hands-down winner of the best black level, with only deeper levels being encountered with 46” models. That’s saying something about the blackness of the Samsung UN32EH4000! An even better attribute of this model is the shadow effect which provides deep and crystal-clear images. The colour settings are easy to pronounce and, even without the presence of advanced menu controls; they are a joy to watch.
Video Playback Not One of the Samsung UN32EH4000 Strong Points
Without the option of a dedicated 24p mode, the Samsung UN32EH4000 TV lacks punch when it comes to video playback, especially with Blu-ray. Even with the activation of the LED Motion Plus, there is not much improvement which made us decide on a thumbs-down in this category.
Brightness is No Friend of This TV
No TV’s perform at their peak in brightness, especially if this is accentuated by a couple of windows shedding light on the entire room the TV is positioned in. When laid at rest, however in mild or low-level rooms, the results were good. When tested in brightness we found the Samsung UN32EH4000 to perform badly in black luminance, near-black x/y, before average colour temperature, blue luminous error, 1080p/24 cadence (IAL), motion resolution (max), motion resolution (dejudder off) and PC input resolution (VGA). Still, brightness failures apart, a seal of approval from us!