Reviews of the LG 42LH55
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CNET Review
The Good: Accurate color; extensive picture controls, including unique Picture Wizard; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input; energy efficient.
The Bad: Reproduces relatively light black levels; does not separate antiblur and antijudder processing; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; below-average off-angle viewing; no S-Video input.
The Bottom Line: Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: The 37LH55 offers four HDMI ports for connecting to modern A/V device. There are also two Component video inputs and two composite video inputs as well as an optical audio out. The television also features a USB port, that can be used to view photos ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: LG's affordable and energy-efficient 47-inch 47LH55 LCD TV features a dead-simple picture set-up guide, but produces a slightly soft picture.
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televisioninfo.com
Review Summary: The LG 37LH55 looks to be priced a little out of its class. There are several larger sets available for less money that are comparable or offer better picture quality. The 37LH55 is capable of a 240Hz refresh rate, which is a nice feature, but the ...
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Part number: 42LH55
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.6 in x 25.9 in x 37.9 lbs, Panel with stand - 41.3 in x 11.7 in x 28.3 in x 41.9 lbs
- Enclosure Color Glossy black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Display Technology S-IPS
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 80000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 2.4 ms
- Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Composite video
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
- Additional Features Auto power off, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/60p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Invisible Speaker System
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
- Connectivity Wired
- Connectivity Protocols USB
- Supported Audio Formats MP3
- Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 44.1 in
- Depth (Shipping) 9 in
- Height (Shipping) 30.3 in
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 137.65 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 93.33 Watt
- CNET Labs: Max brightness power consumption calibrated 0.25 Watt
- CNET Labs: Min brightness power consumption 0.25 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 56.37 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.25 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 29.85 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
42LH55 42" LCD TV from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $948.98
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Vanns.com
$948.98 |
In stock: yes
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Newegg.com
$1169.00 |
In stock: yes
- AllAmericanDirect.com $989.99 | In stock: yes
- Sears.com $1134.99 | In stock: yes
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