- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Panasonic VIERA ST30
- LG LK450
- Vizio XVT Series
- Sharp AQUOS LC-60LE640U
- Toshiba SL417U
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Rated 68% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)Its best feature is dedicated keys for Amazon Instant, Netflix and Vudu streaming services.
- 40" 1080p LCD
- 120 Hz
Released March, 2011
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Vizio E3D Series compared to the Samsung 630 Series (2011)
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LCD
Rated 80% by by T.-Hickman--anomaly25 (Oct, 2011)The internet applications are an area where vizio excels at (say what you want about anything else) and this tv delivers with over 150 different Internet widgets you can select and download, from weather forcast, news, streaming online content and of course the big players netflix amazon and vudu have there own dedicated buttons on the remote control.
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40”
LCD
Rated 40% by by Aridneptune (Feb, 2012)I was quite excited about receiving this TV from Amazon, and indeed the picture quality, contrast and black levels were superb.
size
42"
40"
E3D Series by Hailey (Apr, 2011)In conclusion, for the features, screen size, quality and price of this TV set, it's a fantastic bargain and I fully endorse it.
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.
thickness
E3D Series by J.-Widby (Jun, 2011)The colors are vibrant and you will notice that there is much more depth to the picture.
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.
Performance Real world tests of Vizio E3D Series vs Samsung 630 Series (2011)
power consumption
E3D Series by Slo-Hand (Jun, 2011)The room the TV is in also has to be pretty darned dark or the power consumption will be higher: Depending on room lighting up to more than double the dark room draw.
630 Series (2011) by Gloria (Nov, 2011)It fits in the space we had available, and we are happy with the picture and performance.
black levels
E3D Series by Joao91 (Feb, 2012)i wouldn't really say this is a negative because something as simple as a light on in the room can make the black levels better.
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
E3D Series by Kevin (Aug, 2011)In the case of this Vizio CCFL TV, its lower contrast ratio actually makes for a picture that is, overall, far more uniform.
630 Series (2011) by Kagoshiman (Jan, 2012)Keep coming back to the LN46D30 because of it's crystal clarity and bright, vivid colors.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Samsung 630 Series (2011)
| Streaming video sources | Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Netflix, VUDU | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports streaming video sources | |||
| Streaming image sources | Flickr | vs | None |
| Supports streaming image sources | |||
| Streaming audio sources | Pandora | vs | None |
| Supports streaming audio sources | |||
| Social networks | Facebook, Twitter | vs | None |
| Supports social networks | |||
| Much better reds | 0.6384/0.33 | vs | 0.6262/0.33 |
| Better reds; reproduces skin tones more faithfully | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| Has a QWERTY remote | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote | |||
| Average power consumption | 82 Watts | vs | 129 Watts |
| Consumes around 40% less power | |||
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Advantages compared to the Vizio E3D Series
| Much deeper blacks | 0.07 cd/sq. m. | vs | 0.29 cd/sq. m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1x deeper blacks | |||
| Much more consistent calibrated gamma | 2.21 | vs | 2.3 |
| 10.3x more consistent calibrated gamma | |||
| Supports 3:2 pulldown | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; 24p content is smoothly converted to the TV's refresh rate | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many composite A/V inputs | |||
| Better blues | 0.1515/0.06 | vs | 0.1462/0.06 |
| Better blues | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Better greens | 0.2963/0.59 | vs | 0.2904/0.61 |
| Better greens; human eyes are very sensitive to inaccurate greens | |||
| More accurate color temperature out-of-the-box | 6,624K | vs | 5,918K |
| 4.7x more accurate color temperature out-of-the-box | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 83.33% | vs | 75.71% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Better average dE UV | 1.33 | vs | 3.22 |
| 2.4x better average dE UV | |||
| Crisper motion resolution | 600 lines | vs | 300 lines |
| 2x crisper motion resolution | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Vizio E3D Series | Samsung 630 Series (2011) | ||
 |   Rated by 282 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by A.J. (Mar, 2012) Rated 80% by by Slo-Hand (Jun, 2011) Rated 100% by by M.-Clark (Jun, 2012) | Rated by 206 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by sports-mom (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by surferbob (Mar, 2012) Rated 100% by by toly (Oct, 2011) | |
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Panasonic VIERA ST30 Most even colors at default settings |
 | 2 | LG LK450 Most even colors after calibration |
 | 5 | Toshiba SL417U Highest contrast ratio |
 | 6 | LG PV400 3-way tie: OK component A/V inputs |
 | 7 | Toshiba TL515 2-way tie: Supports local dimming |
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