Samsung has replaced the old LNA550 series of LCD televisions of 2008 with the new LNB550 2009 models, and as such the LN52A550 has now been replaced by the LN52B550 HDTV. With many major additions and upgrades over its predecessor, the new Samsung LN52B550 LCD looks to be among the most popular bought and highly rated LCD units of the 2009 year.
Compare Samsung LN52A550 vs LN52B550
There are many differences when you compare the Samsung LN52A550 vs. LN52B550, with some major differences and upgrades in technology, and many small little tweaks and addition that make it even better than the A550. Among the differences, the most noteworthy upgrades are to the sound, design, increased connecters (HDMI) and improved picture quality through new algorithms, higher contrast ratio and newer technologies:
Samsung A550 vs B550:
- Additional HDMI input (4 from 3)
- Improved dynamic contrast ratio (to 70,000:1 from 30,000:1)
- Improved appearance (ToC design) also much thinner and lighter
- More Specs from Amazon.com
Samsung’s 5 Series LCD Lineup – B550 vs B540 vs B530
2009’s Samsung 5 Series is the companies’ mid-range product line-up, giving a little more than the 4-series and lacking some of the extra features and technology in the 6-Series. There are 3 sub-series in this mid-range line-up and comparing the B550 vs B540 vs B530 models you will notice subtle differences: The LN-B550 is the most powerful with an extra HDMI port and higher contrast ratio than the others producing better picture quality, while the 540 has the red-tinted bezel appearance that the B530 units lack.
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