7.9 out of 10

Samsung LE-40B651

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10
Expert Score (5)

7.9
Value for money (2)

8.4
Ease of use (2)

6.7

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good value for money, stylish looks, low energy consumption, pretty to look at, exceptional image quality

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Expert Reviews

DigitalVersus

8.0/10

17 September 2009
With the B651, Samsung has a very average TV, without any major failings. It doesn't have the same features as some high-end models, but it could certainly handle the basics. Read more
- Overall good image quality, Low energy consumption, Multimedia player and access to online content
- Narrow viewing angles, A little too much ghosting, Average sound quality
AVForums

6.7/10

21 April 2009
All things considered, the LE40B651 is mostly good news. The way in which Samsung have tried to compensate for LCD's natural contrast deficiencies with the auto-dimming feature isn't to my liking and I'd appreciate being given control over it, but that doesn't change the fact that the TV has above average Greyscale performance and excellent colour reproduction. Read more
TechRadar UK

8.0/10

31 May 2009
HDTV and Blu-ray 1080p images are clear, with deep blacks that challenge plasma for impact. Its high-contrast performance is capable of going very bright, yet it's energy efficient, registering about 100W of use. Standard-def images can look pasty but, given the 40in screen, they are OK. Audio quality is customisable to an extent, but still a bit flat. Read more
- Stylish looks, Near plasma quality levels of contrast, Good value
- No general internet access, No DivX streaming over network, Slow text entry
Avreview

9.0/10

7 June 2009
In an ideal world the picture would hold up over a wider viewing angle, standard definition pictures would look crisper, and the rather flat audio would have more punch. But the 40B651's design prowess, huge feature count and mostly superb pictures ultimately carry the day. Read more
- Pretty to look at, superb picture performer, exceptional picture quality, huge feature count
- Standard definition pictures could be better, sporadic processing artefacts, slightly feeble audio
TrustedReviews

18 June 2009
The LE40B651 is another one of those darned tormenting TVs that's got me really torn over what final mark to give it. For while its feature count, design and HD picture performance are all more or less outstanding for its price point, its standard definition pictures are only good rather than great, and its sound definitely doesn't support the visuals as powerfully as it should. Read more