- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
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Samsung 630 Series (2011)
- 40" 1080p LCD
- 120 Hz
Released March, 2011
Rated 100% by by P.-knight--Speed-expert (Aug, 2011)There are TV's in a similar price range that are packed with a ton of options and features, like 3D, LED backlit, Google TV, etc, but if you are simply looking for the best image for the price, this Samsung wins first prize.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung 630 Series (2011)
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Samsung 630 Series (2011)
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40”
LCD
Rated 20% by by Chris-B. (Aug, 2011)The picture is not vibrant and lifelike (the 2010 model was), it always looks like a scene in a sad movie, no matter how much backlight, brightness, and other settings i adjusted, it just didn't look right.
size
40"
31.5"
46"
630 Series (2011) by Johnathon-Coutta (Jul, 2012)If you don't need a "Smart TV" and want the absolute best looking picture of any brand or technology (LCD, LED, Plasma), then look no further.
630 Series (2011) by S.-Chiu--S-C (Mar, 2012)I tried out the LG passive 3D set and I have to admit, the 3D effect is pretty cool.
thickness
630 Series (2011) by troobrit--troobrit (Jul, 2012)The only drawback is the average sound quality which I guess is to be expected with slim TVs.
630 Series (2011) by Brian-C (May, 2011)I can see why LED would be attractive for people who plan to hang it on the wall, but if you are going to let it sit on a stand you can't really appreciate how thin it is anyway.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 630 Series (2011)
power consumption
630 Series (2011) by Gloria (Nov, 2011)It fits in the space we had available, and we are happy with the picture and performance.
630 Series (2011) by Judith-Dyk--Book-reader (Apr, 2012)It was extremely easy to set up and its performance to date has been excellent.
black levels
630 Series (2011) by Chris-B. (Aug, 2011)After all the picture tweaking I could handle, the tv always looked dull and washed out.
contrast ratio
630 Series (2011) by Kagoshiman (Jan, 2012)Keep coming back to the LN46D30 because of it's crystal clarity and bright, vivid colors.
630 Series (2011) by surferbob (Mar, 2012)We have only basic Comcast cable, but even without paying the extra for HD, the pictures on select channels are far superior to what I had experienced - crystal clear and I get far more channels than with old tv.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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CCFL -
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9 -
MP3, WMA9 -
GIF, JPEG, PNG -
0.1515/0.06 -
2.21 -
2 -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
0.2963/0.59 -
1.33 -
4 -
2 -
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1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
13,789 g -
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400 mm x 400 mm -
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83.33%
cons
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40" -
0.07 cd/sq. m. -
0.6262/0.33 -
369 cd/sq. m. -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
need to use a wired connection to access streaming content -
can't access streaming content -
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Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 206 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by sports-mom (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by toly (Oct, 2011) Rated 100% by by twg (Jul, 2011) |
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Picture quality
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Molly-M (Jul, 2012)Everything we've watched was clear and smooth and the colors seem completely natural.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by W.-Whittney-Matlock (Jan, 2012)The pictures is overwhelmingly crisp and clear.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Matty (Jul, 2011)Part of me felt guilty watching my Blue-Ray on this TV while the older model was lying lifeless on the floor but I was over it quick once the movie started and I was experiencing the crystal clear quality you get with Samsung TV's all over again.
Panel
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by joe-gillespie (Jul, 2012)Now I can watch NCIS in big screen HD and enjoy.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by sports-mom (Jan, 2012)This model has a very clean, clear picture, and even when we are not watching a 3D movie, we have noticed that there is an excellent quality to the picture and the sound.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Camel485 (Aug, 2012)While this set does lack the bells and whistles of other models, it performs very well for its main function and that is to provide a picture on the screen that looks good.
Sharpness
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by cp24 (Jul, 2012)This television is crystal clear, not dark, and has a great picture.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Jay (Aug, 2012)The picture is crisp and very sharp.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Diane-Briney (Dec, 2011)It is very sharp and clear, just what I was hoping for.
Content
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Madmax (Oct, 2011)I feel like I have the best of both worlds now - the benefits of AMP for sports and fast action and little or no soap opera effect for other programming like movies or HD tv shows like Breaking Bad.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by John-Egbert--jegbert (Aug, 2012)HD Television shows and sports are excellent as well, it has been amazing watching the Olympics in HD on this new big screen.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by JDNY (Oct, 2011)I primarily watch sports and movies, occasionally plugging in a computer.
Remote
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by Vicki-Vinson--VV (Dec, 2011)Remote control layout is standard and the remote fits comfortably in my medium-sized female hands.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 80% by by Haggis (Jun, 2011)Remote is easy to understand and use and we like the remote self lighting.
Samsung 630 Series (2011) 40" | Rated 100% by by T.-Kauffman (Jul, 2011)Everything on the TV is easy to adjust using the remote and was a breeze to set up.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) Highest contrast ratio 550 Series (2011 LCD) 40" vs 630 Series (2011) 40" |
 | 2 | Sony BRAVIA BX420 Series 2-way tie: Biggest screen Sony BRAVIA BX420 Series vs Samsung 630 Series (2011) |
 | 3 | Vizio E3D Series Most accurate reds Vizio E3D Series vs Samsung 630 Series (2011) |
 | 5 | Coby TF-TV3225 Brightest screen Coby TF-TV3225 vs Samsung 630 Series (2011) |
 | 6 | Samsung UN46ES6150 2-way tie: Biggest screen UN46ES6150 46" (2012) vs 630 Series (2011) 40" |
 | 7 | Samsung 330 Series 2-way tie: Has CEC 330 Series 37" (2008) vs 630 Series (2011) 40" |
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