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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs LG 60PK750
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13.Vs Sony KDL 52EX700
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14.Vs Samsung UN55C7000
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
LG 55LE5400
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Vs Samsung UN55C7000Vs Sony KDL 52EX700
Value Comparison
The Sony KDL-52EX700 is significantly cheaper than the LG 55LE5400. The screen is a little smaller, but the streaming content is much more robust. The Sony has a better interface, much deeper blacks, and a wider contrast ratio. The LG counters with better color performance, more screen size, and a wider viewing angle. We’re tied on this one, and it may come down to your own brand loyalty. We’ll bet that most people vote with their wallets and buy whatever can be had cheaper.
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| LG 55LE5400 | Sony Bravia KDL-52EX700 | |
| Size | 55 in. | 52 in. |
| General Type | LED | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The Sony KDL-52EX700 has an excellent black level performance for an LCD display, beating the LG 55LE5400 by a long shot. Combine that with a strong peak white score and you have yourself an excellent contrast ratio that outshines everything else here.
Color Accuracy
The Sony KDL-52EX700 clearly had some issues with color temperature consistency, as you can see from the charts below. However, its color performance on the whole was strong. It did not manage to top the outstanding performance of LG 55LE5400, but it was very good.
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| LG 55LE5400 (Score: 7.72) |  |
| Sony Bravia KDL-52EX700 (Score: 4.63) |  |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| LG 55LE5400 (Score: 9.36) |  |
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| Sony Bravia KDL-52EX700 (Score: 8.19) |  |
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Motion
The Sony KDL-52EX700 has some of the best motion performance that we’ve seen in some time. While the LG 55LE5400 was a good performer, it was not without its artifacts. The Sony was better.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| LG 55LE5400 | Sony Bravia KDL-52EX700 | |
| Motion Score | ||
Viewing Effects
The LG 55LE5400 offers a much better viewing angle, approximately 86 degrees. The Sony KDL-52EX700 has a viewing angle of just 52 degrees. That’s about average for an LCD, which puts a spotlight on how well the LG performed.
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| LG 55LE5400: 5.67 | Sony Bravia KDL-52EX700: 4.91 |
Connectivity
The LG 55LE5400 has more options for connectivity than the Sony. While both have the same core AV ports, more or less, the LG offers an additional USB, and (the dubiously useful) RS-232C and Wireless Control ports.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||||
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| LG 55LE5400 | LG 60PK750 | Sony KDL-52EX700 | Samsung UN55C7000 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Composite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | None | None | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Unknown | Unknown | Requires separate purchase | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Yes |
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