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General discussion

Best TV Dynamic Contrast Ratio

Nov 7, 2014 5:02AM PST

Which is a better TV choice:
1 - 5,000:1 Contrast ratio and 30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast
vs
2 - 4,000:1 Contrast ratio and 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast

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Frankly, buying by spec has been a bad idea for years.
Nov 7, 2014 5:12AM PST

Why? One company's measurement is not the same as the next and as many companies change panels during production, well, do this the old fashioned way. Go see the set. Next time, supply make and model numbers as someone may own it.
Bob

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these TV are Sceptre
Nov 7, 2014 5:20AM PST

TV in question is Sceptre and i am comparing two models:
X505BV-FMQR vs X505BV-FMDR. Online orderable only so cant compare them side by side in a store.

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(NT) Then 1.
Nov 7, 2014 7:30PM PST