200Hz HDTV roundup

If you're tired of a jittery Hollywood chase sequences or fuzzy soccer players racing on the field for that coveted goal, it might be high time to check out one of the following 200Hz panels. Each of this entry comes with the latest video-processing technology to reduce image blurring and film judder. The former is an inherent technological bottleneck for all LCD displays, while the latter is caused by the low 24-frames-per-second video recording speed used in capturing panning scenes.

There're two competing 200Hz implementations deployed by the key TV vendors: 200Hz motion estimation motion compensation (MEMC) and 200Hz scanning backlight. MEMC introduces full frame interpolation by inserting additional unique picture frames to "bridge" the original footages. On the other hand, 200Hz scanning backlight is a hybrid solution which combines 100Hz MEMC with high-speed on/off toggling of the LCD backlighting units to achieve a smoothening effect.

As to which technology is superior, we would suggest you drop by your local electronics store for an onsite evaluation. That said, we've also encountered some side effects such as motion artifacts and an unnatural video-like feel for films when it viewing on these 200Hz offerings.

Model	Samsung LA46B750U1M	Samsung UA46B8000XM	Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5500	LG 47LH50YD	Philips 52PFL9704	Philips Cinema 21:9
Design
Display type	LCD	LED-edgelit LCD	LCD		LED-backlit LCD	LCD
Screen size	46-inch			47-inch	52-inch	56-inch
Resolution	Full-HD
Dynamic contrast	Ultra	Mega	100,000:1	150,000:1	5 million:1	80,000:1
Motion enhancement	200Hz MEMC			200Hz scanning backlight
IDTV	Yes
Onboard multimedia playback	Photo, music and video via USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and onboard memory		Photo, music and video via USB and Ethernet	Photo, music and video via USB	Photo, music and video via USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi
Internet content	YouTube and AccuWeather		N.A		YouTube, Wannahaves, Funspot, Tunin.fm, MeteoConsult, MyAlbum, and Web browser
HDMI inputs	4				5
Price	S$5,299 (US$3,901.40)	S$6,299 (US$4,637.65)	S$4,999 (US$3,680.53)	S$5,299 (US$3,901.40)	S$5,999 (US$4,416.78)	S$9,999 (US$7,361.79)