LG Infinia LV5500 big brand LED Smart TV at an affordable price. Wi-Fi and Smart TV. Not bad considering it’s one of the cheapest big name TVs in this class.

Models

The LG Infinia LV5500 is available in three different display sizes:

LG Infinia 42LV5500 – 42 Inch LED TV
LG Infinia 47LV5500 – 47 Inch LED TV
LG Infinia 55LV5500 – 55 Inch LED TV

Color Reproduction

With a bit of tweaking the LG LV5500 color reproduction is stunningly accurate. The colors it produces look very realistic and the LG doesn’t produce any un-natural hues or tints as I have seen exhibited in other models in this class which can look a bit artificial.

Video Performance

As a whole the color reproduction and gamma levels are very good once configured optimally. This is something I have found to be one of LGs strong points, you are able to achieve a great setup using LG”s advanced settings. Also LG’s out of the box Cinema mode produces goods results.

Connectivity

The LV5500 includes a generous selection of connectivity options and doesn’t leave anything out. Importantly it has 4 HDMI inputs, 2 USB ports with a Wi-Fi dongle included as well an Ethernet connection for Internet connectivity. As well as this the LV5500 has a PC video connection, 2 composite inputs and 1 component input.

Review Summary

Solid picture, one of the best Smart TVs available with a complete App suite, great connectivity options with Wi-Fi included, slick menu system and settings, innovative Magic Motion remote control and I’ll save the best bit until last.

Best Price

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Panasonic DT30 is one of the manufacturer’s first 3D LED TV models. DT30 is available in 37 and 32 inch display sizes and comes packed with Panasonics latest features.

The new Panasonic IPS Alpha LED panel eliminates this using faster display technology compared to previous TVs. The issue of having to wear uncomfortable bulky 3D glasses has also been addressed with the re-design of Panasonic 3D glasses which are now slightly more lightweight and user friendly.

Panasonic DT30 3D LED TV comes equipped with ‘Viera Connect’ for internet connectivity through the use of smart apps. Viera connect provides easier access to free and paid services with standard apps for Facebook, Twitter and other common online services, plus other optional apps can be downloaded through the Panasonic application store.

A neat feature of the Panasonic DT30 is the possibility to use its USB connections to attach an external device such as a USB hard disk or memory card which can then be used as a video recorder to capture and play back programs received through the TVs tuners.

The conclusion of this Panasonic DT30 LED TV review is a continuation of the manufacturer’s highly regarded ability for producing great quality and technical advanced TVs which are highly recommended.

If there has been one criticism in some previous Panasonic TV reviews, it is the aesthetic designs of their TVs which hasn’t quite lived up to that of their competitors super stylish designs (such as Samsung and Sony). Recent Panasonic HDTVs have received a makeover and the DT30 is a big improvement partly due to it being an LED TV which allows for a slimmer design and a stylish small bezel frame.

Sony LED TV is one of the most competitive TVs sectors. Read this complete Sony Bravia KDL NX720 review to find out how it compares to its rivals.

Models

The NX720 is available in three screen sizes

Sony KDL-46NX720 – 46 inch LED TV
Sony KDL-55NX720 – 55 inch LED TV
Sony KDL-60NX720 – 60 inch LED TV

Video Performance

The strengths of the Sony NX720 are its ability to produce deep blacks, very good overall uniformity of picture, vibrant colors and Sony’s solid video processing. The NX720 compares well with the other edge-lit LED TVs in this class – the Samsung UND6400 LED TV and the LG LW5600. They all have similar overall performance levels, each has some specific advantages, the most obvious being that the NX720 has better black and color performance, but the UND6400 has better 3D TV capabilities.

Performance

The NX720’s 3D TV performance is good. This is an active 3D TV, typically this type of 3D TV can suffer from a dimming effect whist viewing 3D content because of the shutters built in to the active 3D TV glasses. However the NX720 favours very well because of its bright backlight, there is little noticeable reduction in brightness in comparison to equivalent active 3D plasma TVs which suffer more from this problem due to their inherent lower levels of brightness.

Design

Sony KDL-NX720 is everything you would expect of a Sony TV. It has a stylish design that is on a par with the more expensive Sony HX929 and if you consider that it actually slimmer (it measures only 1.1 inches thick), then you might consider it even more impressive.

The construction and build quality of the NX720 are of the highest standard. Quite simply it is one of the best looking TVs available, the only other TVs to rival its design are the super sleek Samsung UND8000 and UND6400.

Internet TV

There no shortage of online services to choose from either, Sony has one of the best internet app suites out of all the major manufacturers. Other than Vudu all of the big name services are available through Sony’s internet TV. Netflix, Amazon Instant, Facebook, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Skype and Twitter are the main services that are available. There is also a big list of other specialist media services which may take your fancy also.

Review Summary

The bottom line is that the Sony NX720 does the business. On the exterior it has a stylish, slim design that surpasses its price. The 2D video quality that it produces is up there with the best edge-lit LED TVs. With the NX720’s superb internet TV capabilities thrown in to the mix, it is the complete package that can hold its own against the best LED TVs that are available.

Price

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Samsungs aim with the UND8000 LED TV was to visually immerse the viewer with the pictures on display. The Samsung UND8000 is available with four different sizes of display. Other than the actual size of the display, all of the UND8000 models have identical specifications so the performance and features discussed in this Samsung UND8000 review are applicable to all models and display sizes of the Samsung 8000 series.

Models

UN65D8000 65 inch LED TV
UN60D8000 60 inch LED TV
UN55D8000 55 inch LED TV
UN46D8000 46 inch LED TV

Desain

The Samsung UND8000 design is simply the most impressive design of any TV on the market today. The LED TV panel is framed by a tiny 0.2 inch metallic bezel and for such a large 65 inch LED TV this means that the bezel goes unnoticed when viewing. This was the original intention of Samsung when they designed this LED TV, to provide an immersive cinematic experience where the viewer’s focus is concentrated on the picture without any distractions.

If you decide not to use the attractive chrome TV stand that the UND8000 comes equipped with you can further enhance the viewing experience by wall-mounting it against the plain backdrop of a wall like hanging a work of art.

Performance

The color accuracy of the UND8000 is very good. Levels of blackness produced by the UND8000 are as impressive as any other leading LED TVs in this class. It even outperforms many local dimming LED TV models in the regard, which considering the UND8000 is an edge lit LED TV makes this fact even more impressive.

Ease of Use

The control buttons situated on the TV itself are located down one side of the ultra slim LED TV panel. When the controls are operated, an on-screen representation is displayed which is a nice touch that makes their operation easy and also keeps the buttons out of view so as not to distract from the UND8000’s super slim bezel-less design.

Review Summary

Samsung UND8000 LED TVarguably has the best design of any TV, its super-slim profile and tiny bezel can’t fail to impress. It video performance is solid – producing dark blacks and accurate colors and superior 3D TV performance without any crosstalk. Coupled with all of the image enhancing technology built into this TV the image it produces will blow you away (and that’s despite not having the best picture uniformity in its class). When you add the fact that it is also one of the best Smart internet TVs available, the Samsung UND8000 is a serious contender as one the best LED TVs available.

Best Price

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