The main difference between this and the $120 cheaper 5500 model is the 120 vs 60hz refresh rate. Does this make much of a difference?
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Léitheoir,It can make a difference with fast motion in video. If you watch a lot of sports or have a lot of fast movement on the screen, the UN40H6350 would be better for smoothing that motion out with additional processing and a better combination of panel/technology, which - you correctly stated - is the main difference. Also, in case it does make a difference, the H6350 has 4 HDMI ports, and the H5500 has 3. Additionally, the H6350 has 3 USB ports, and the H5500 has 2 USB ports. Thanks for your interest in Samsung televisions.--Mr. S
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I have found two other differences - 6350 comes with quad stand and WiFi ready; 5500 - square stand and WiFi capable. Coming to difference in refresh rate, as long as you buy the TV less than 39" 60Hz is absolutely fine, 120 is just a hype for 32" version. 5500 is VFM. 6350 is bit of luxury. Hope that answers your question.
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I just purchased a Samsung UN40H5203 - a 60hz refresh. I am enjoying the rich color, but I find that for sports - football and basketball so far - the 60hz can't refresh fast enough to eliminate what seems to be a pixelation where movement is fastest. Otherwise, not issue. Perhaps if I were looking for a TV with a screen as big as the Berlin Wall I'd want the 120hz, but when I bought I saw a $200 difference between otherwise similar Samsung sets. Not worth the difference.
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Litheoir, It can make a difference with fast motion in video. If you watch a lot of sports or have a lot of fast movement on the screen, the UN40H6350 would be better for smoothing that motion out with additional processing and a better combination of panel/technology, which - you correctly stated - is the main difference. Also, in case it does make a difference, the H6350 has 4 HDMI ports, and the H5500 has 3. Additionally, the H6350 has 3 USB ports, and the H5500 has 2 USB ports. Thanks for your interest in Samsung televisions. --Mr. S
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TRY ASKING THIS QUESTION ON GOOGLE. I asked the difference between 120 - 240 & found substantially that the real need for 240 is for 3D! by George
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60 Hz Full comparison is here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vp2770-led-s27b970d-review,3426.html
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It really depends. Nowadays, there are TV manufacturers which releases 120Hz TV. Means that the refresh rate is double compared to the 60Hz. The real difference or he most noticeable between the two is when watching fast action like sports or car racing on HD. Watching non-HD broadcast, under 60Hz images are just the same with 120Hz. Bottomline depending on your eyes/brain that can handle images that will look much better, maybe worse or basically no difference at all. Hope this helps. -Ely
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the b640 has most of the specs of the b630, but with the glossy finish of the b650. I am a fan of the 120hz and you notices the different with your blu-ray player or PS3 and the dead HD-DVD. It makes things pop-out a little and look a little unatural, but is like 3D on some movies. When you turn it way too high you get the halo effect and some blocking on fast scenes. Most people will buy a blu-ray player sooner or later so I say just go with the 120hz for the future. If you turn it off it is just like watching the b550. Most antenna broadcast will not pop out as much, since the source is not as good.
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I purchased the 650 2 months ago and I love it. The 120Hz refresh rate is not a problem because i only receive a 60Hz refresh rate signal from DTV. My DVD player (which is not a Blue Ray player) doesn't even put out a 120Hz signal. The first week of watching the TV is strange because of the clarity. It takes some getting used to but once used to it you do you will never go back. The only downside to the 650 is the glossy black finish framing the LCD screen. Minor dents on the frame appear with the right light and can be annoying. I highly recommend the 650 to anyone looking for a new LCD.
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The difference is $1,000 - $1,200. With all else being the same, I saw no noticeable difference between the 120 & 240Hz Samsung models, or with other 120 & 240 sets I have for that matter. The difference in the price is very noticeable.
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Ramneek, This is a 120 Hz 'refresh' rate set. It is stated in 'Product Description' paragraph. The 60Hz you saw was for the power source as would be the case for all products sold for U.S. use.
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One is 120hz and the other is 240hz...this is the refresh rate..in other words the higher the number the faster. If a car speeds by or someone turns their head quickly there may or may not be a "ghost". I have the 6100 with 120hz and it's perfect. Juat make sure to get a high speed HDMI cable. the cable Amazon recommends is fine. Very happy with the tv.
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A real advantage of a 120Hz and higher refresh rate is to properly display 24p movies. What is a good refresh rate? As said above, the Refresh Rate is mostly a marketing gimmick. While the 120Hz alone is not worth it, it usually come with a better panel, which could have a better response time and produce a better image.Panel refresh rate 60 Hz 120Hz 240Hz +Normal TV or Passive 3D Ok Good GoodWith Active Shutter 3D Invalid Ok Good
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Well, Mark I'm sitting here wondering the exact same thing. Is 120hz worth it? Matte or shiny? Why is the 4069 scarce in stores? Should I trust Eagle delivery? Should I pay hundreds more to just pick it up at a store? Why is the 4071 $200 more and 4" wider? Or maybe go $300 less with last year's 4065? Sorry I have more questions and no answers.
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120hz standard, but 240hz enhanced. Excellent picture, I leave it at 120hz for most viewing; I have not found a need to switch to 240hz. Granted, I did check it out at 240 but find 120 is better for regular shows/movies. Haven't watched football yet... we'll see ;-)
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It depends on how you feel about 120 Hz refresh rate. There may be other minor details (connectivity, for example), but the main difference is the 60 to 120 Hz upgrade. For cable TV this doesn't matter, since video is shot in 30 fps (which divides evenly into 60 Hz); it may look smoother, but that's just the software interpolation effect. HOWEVER, if you are a movie buff with lots of Blu-Ray discs, it may be worth it. That's because movies are shot in 24 fps. Since 24 doesn't divide evenly into 60 Hz, the movie has to be converted by what's called 3:2 pull down, where frames are displayed for uneven times. This makes movies look less smooth on TVs and is likely what you are completely used to in your home (as opposed to the theater). By contrast, 24 fps divides evenly into 120 Hz, so movies display on the LN40B630 in the true frame-for-frame as they would appear in a movie theater (well, sort of; reality is much more complex but that's beyond what you need to know for TV purchasing). Many people are so unused to seeing movies "correctly" on a television that they find the effect almost disturbingly smooth, like a soap opera. But for A/V purists the resulting lack of judder, blur, etc. is what it's all about-crystal clear picture, the way it was originally shot and meant to be seen, like in the theater. NOTE that this means turning OFF Samsung's Auto Motion Plus ("AMP") setting, which uses software to blend frames together; most reviews seem to indicate that that goes *too* far in making things weirdly smooth. I personally opted to buy the 630 over the 530 just a few hours ago. It was a tough decision but I decided I didn't want to compromise on my primary (and only) TV. Good luck deciding! PS-you may want to go to a store with demo TVs and ask to see a 60Hz vs 120Hz demonstration; if so, emphasize that you want to see the difference with both 24p source material and with normal broadcast 30 fps material. And with AMP turned off. That's the best way to decide, see for yourself.
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I just took delivery of my 550, and I immediately saw blurring while watching hockey (and some on basketball). It's as if the TV is going in and out of focus very quickly, and it's very annoying. I'm pretty sure I'm going to send the TV back, but really need to know if anyone thinks this issue goes away with the 120 hz models. If so, I'll trade up. Thanks.
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I had tried this TV but the 120hz wasn't fast enough for me. I returned it and purchased the 240hz model 7100. It's more expensive, but the picture looks much better. I'm very happy with it. It will give you the effect you mentioned.
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Samsung has its own special 'clear motion rate' that they use to determine the hz level. Other companys do it to with their own wording. Basically in short its like saying....samsungs proprietary image processor provides a smoother and cleaner image than the general old school version or knockoff brand and that being said lends the image to look like its 120hz. When combined with the led backlit technology and the panels 60hz refresh rate its basically equivalent to the modern day 120hz models. I have 4 HDTVs and I can tell you that there is a huge difference between samsung and other brands. This particular tv I have hooked up straight to the cable so I don't even get the luxury's of having crystal clear HDTV you get from having a cable box with HDTV features. I have the brightness turned down all the way to 0 as well lol since its in a bedroom with blacked out curtains. The TV is solid the apps are solid and the fact that samsung is working on an adapter to constantly update the smart features is awesome. The only down side is that this is the start of a new erra. OLED is going to be the norm. Google it for more info but basically your going to get deeper blacks with it because your turning LEDs off not hiding them. For what its worth its an awesome low end smart TV with solid features, images, HDMI! hello-3 i think thats more than my 65" samsung has. Keeping it at 40 inches is a good small-med sized room TV, my recommendation is to get a 46" if you want it for a medium sized room and is you want a living room TV go 55". I regret my 65" purchase - to big. Streatches pixels and makes mediocre cable look terrible because you see every flaw. Hope this helps, if not feel free to ask another question I have no problem providing info/answers to any questions.
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Its the refresh rate. I own this TV and the TV I used to have was 120hz. I was weary about getting the 60hz but the price was unbeatable for this one and I see absolutly no difference from 120hz
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60 hz, usually they make it a front page thing that the monitor is 120hz since its a selling factor.