Samsung LE-M86 Series LCD TV (32",37",40",46",52") Expert Reviews

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Sound

Reviewers rate this product 88/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Samsung LE-M86 Series LCD TV (32",37",40",46",52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

Samsung's bid for flatscreen domination shows no sign of losing momentum - the LE40M86 is yet another stylish, high-quality telly at a very attractive price

Looks the part. Sharp, detailed picture. Plenty of kit

TV tuner could be better. Lacks the black depth of the best. Needs more contrast

Given its advanced specification, the 40M86/87BD certainly looks good value at around £1,200

Strong picture quality, Impressive black levels, Good design and connectivity

Motion blur, Some of the optional features are flawed

This latter feature is because the 40M87BD's trio of HDMI sockets are all high-spec v.1.3 affairs rather than the still-common v.1.2. As such, the LE40M8 range can handle the extra colour range of the DeepColor system that HDMI 1.3's extra bandwidth ...

We live in an age where competition between established CE marques and ascendant Chinese manufacturers has now become so intense that each is trying to outdo the other with fancy-sounding proprietary technologies

Strong picture quality, Impressive black levels, Good design and connectivity

Motion blur, Some of the optional features are flawed

Sometimes manufacturers can try too hard. Forget all the fancy features - this is a great LCD without them

Samsung's growing reputation for design is undiminished here

Impressive black levels, Smart design, Strong connectivity

Motion resolution, Average audio performance

The TV is a doddle to use. Attractive onscreen menus are stuffed with options: a dynamic contrast facility allows the backlight to automatically reduce its output during dark scenes; Samsung's Digital Natural Image video processing tweaks colours, ...

A quick glance at the specification sheet of Samsung LE40M86BD would make most HDTV enthusiasts' hearts flutter: dynamic contrast ratio of 15,000:1, three HDMI 1.3 ports, xvYCC colour space, and ability to accept 1080p input across component, VGA and ...

Best black level among all the LCD TVs we've tested so far (now surpassed by F86) ; Super Clear Panel™ adds depth and dimensionality to image ; Pin-sharp detail from high definition source ; Multiple calibration options available in user menu (near ...

Less-defined shadow detail due to skewed gamma tracking ; Inaccurate colours (saturation is acceptable) ; Movie Plus introduces unnatural motion, yet is required for 2:3 pulldown ; Movie Plus not available with Just Scan on (needed for 1:1 mapping) ...

BEFRIEDIGEND

Samsung LE37M86BD Samsung breaks the price on its former range, including the series M86BD. The 37-inch model, launched at around 1 800 euros, is now posted at least 1,000 euros. And for that price .... CNETFrance.fr

Price soft, full connectivity, video processing correct mode Thursday

Beware the color, no-USB, no TNT HD .