Good contrast ratio
Decent motion performance
Awful color issues
Issues with fine details
Introduction
We had to work, really work, to squeeze a good performance out of the Haier HL37XLE2 ($899 MSRP, much cheaper online). Out of the box, this TV is pretty terrible. Calibrating, testing, re-calibrating, re-testing, etc. was the name of the game with this review. Follow our calibration advice and you might not regret your purchase too much. Better still, avoid it entirely.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Haier HL37XLE2. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the HLxxXLE2 series. The HLxxXLE2 series includes the following models: HL32LE2, HL37XLE2 and HL42XLE2. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Good contrast ratio but the LED backlighting created some uniformity problems Read More... |
Page 3
Color Accuracy
Terrible problems with color performance in every test Read More... |
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Page 4
Motion
Decent motion performance, but lots of problems with fine detail display in its native resolution Read More... |
Page 5
Viewing Effects
Narrow viewing angle; very few video processing features Read More... |
Page 6
Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Haier HL37XLE2. Read More... |
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Page 7
Connectivity
Enough ports to get you started, but definitely not the options you look for in a modern home theater hub Read More... |
Page 8
Audio & Menus
Terrible audio performance and a bare-bones menu system Read More... |
Page 9
Multimedia & Internet
One USB port for very basic photo and music playback Read More... |
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Page 10
Power Consumption
Very little power required for this TV Read More... |
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vs Sony Bravia KDL-46BX420
 We compare the HL37XLE2 to the KDL-46BX420. Read More... |
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vs Samsung LN46D550
 We compare the HL37XLE2 to the LN46D550. Read More... |
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vs LG 47LD4500
 We compare the HL37XLE2 to the 47LD4500. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Haier HL37XLE2. Read More... |
Page 15
Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the HLxxXLE2 series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Haier HL37XLE2 Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Haier HL37XLE2. Add your comments... |
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