LG 32LD350

Black Level (7.43)

The LG 32LD350 had a decent black level. We measured it at 0.13 candelas per square meter (cd/m²), which is just a bit above our benchmark for a good, deep, black level, 0.10 cd/m². A deep black level is important for maintaining a high contrast and details in dark scenes. More on how we test black level.

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Peak Brightness (9.14)

The 32LD350 also had a very high peak brightness: 380.08 cd/m². Really, anything over 200 cd/m² is just gravy, but 400 cd/m² is what we award maximum points for (any brighter and you’re just burning out your retinas). At 380 cd/m², the 32LD350 will be bright enough to stop external light from washing out the picture and it also ensures a good amount of details in the high end. More on how we test peak brightness.

Contrast (7.96)

With a decent black level and high peak brightness, the 32LD350 has a higher-than-average contrast ratio. It wasn’t superb, but it was definitely good. Our eyesight is based around contrast, so a higher contrast ratio is partially responsible for the level of detail in the picture. More on how we test contrast.

Tunnel Contrast (9.79)

Although the TV’s black level tended to vary based on the picture being displayed, the differences weren’t particularly extreme. Expect a pretty consistent black level from the 32LD350, regardless of how much black is on the screen. More on how we test tunnel contrast.

White Falloff (9.95)

While the black level had some tiny levels of differentiation in it, the peak brightness is more or less pristine. Don’t expect any crazy dimming or suddenly blown-out whites from your 32LD350. More on how we test white falloff.

Uniformity (9.50)

We didn’t see any real uniformity issues on our 32LD350 unit. There was some minor flashlighting at the corners during a dark scene, but nothing obnoxious. Keep this in mind, though: a TV’s uniformity can vary greatly from unit to unit, so double-check to make sure your unit has a uniform screen before you decide to keep it. More on how we test white falloff.

Greyscale Gamma (7.14)

We measured the LG 32LD350’s greyscale gamma at 2.68. This is a bit aggressive: typically we like to see that slope around 2.1 or 2.2. What this means is the greyscale aggressively shifts from black to white, which can lead to a loss of details. Also, if you look towards the bottom end, you can see the curve level off slightly: this indicates a lack of differentiation between the darkest shades, which can make some dark areas look a bit flat. Overall, though, although the TV didn’t have the perfect gamma results, it didn’t put up a terrible performance either. More on how we test greyscale gamma.

Other Models in the LG-xxLD350 Series
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