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LG 37LH55 LCD HDTV Review - Vs LG 32LG40

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Published on June 30, 2009
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LG 32LG40  Summary
• 37LH55 has better overall picture quality.
• 37LH55 has 240Hz mode.
• 32LG40 has a built-in DVD player.
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Value Comparison Summary


The 32LG40 comes with a built-in DVD player. and slightly worse performance overall compared to the 37LH55. It doesn't do that much worse, however, and is less expensive. If you can use the DVD player, it's a good bet. If you're going for best overall quality, the 37LH55 and its 240Hz mode is probably better for you.

  Comparison Specifications
 
  LG 37LH55 LG 32LG40 
Size 37 inches 32 inches
Price $1400 $850
Type LCD LCD
Format 1080p 720p
Other 240Hz mode Built-in DVD player

Blacks & Whites


Though neither TV had a particularly good black level, the LG 37LH55 was capable of producing a much deeper black than the LG 32LG40. The 37LH55 was also capable of a higher peak brightness, leading to a better overall contrast ratio.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
LG 37LH55 Score:
Black Level: 5.47
Peak Brightness: 9.05
Contrast: 6.26
LG 32LG40  Score:
Black Level: 4.42
Peak Brightness: 7.12
Contrast: 4.78

 

Color Accuracy


Both TVs had very similar color representation. For those keeping score, the 37LH55 edged out the 32LG40 in every category, if only by a hair.

Color Temperature Comparison
LG 37LH55 Score: 7.96
LG 32LG40  Score: 7.61

 

RGB Curves Comparison
LG 37LH55 Score: 7.97
LG 32LG40  Score: 7.84

 

Color Gamut Comparison
LG 37LH55 Score: 6.11
LG 32LG40  Score: 5.29

 

Motion


The 37LH55 did slightly better with mitigating blur, primarily due to its 240Hz feature.

  Motion Scores
  LG 37LH55 LG 32LG40 
Motion Smoothness 7.25 5.0
Motion Artifacting 6.25 6.5

 

Viewing Effects


The 32LG40 had a much larger viewing angle than the 37LH55.

Viewing Angle Comparison
LG 37LH55 Score: 3.69 LG 32LG40 Score: 7.33

 

Connectivity


The main differences here are the 37LH55 has an extra HDMI, a USB port, and no S-Video.

  Connectivity Comparison
  LG 37LH55 LG 32LG40 
HDMI 4 3
Component 2 1
Composite 2 2
S-Video 0 1
VGA 1 1
Analog Audio In 4 3
Digital Audio Out 1 1
Analog Audio Out 0 1
LAN 0 0
USB 1 0
Memory Card 0 0
Other 0 0

 

Other Comparisons


The main feature comparison you'll have to make between these two TVs is 240Hz playback vs. built-in DVD player. The 37LH55 has the former and the 32LG40 has the latter. In terms of overall value, the DVD player is probably worth more, assuming you don't already have a DVD player. Other than these two stand-out features, however, your decisions

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