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LG 47LH90

Television Review

October 18, 2009 By Mark Brezinski 0 Comments (add your own)

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Introduction

The 47LH90 is a decent TV with some nice features. Not all of the TV’s test results were great, but it did have a 240Hz mode and local dimming. Unfortunately, we didn’t think either was particular impactful.

The 47LH90 is currently available for about $2100.

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Editorial Note: This is a review of the LG 47LH90. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the xxLH90 series. The xxLH90 series includes the following models: 47LH90 and 55LH90. Read here for more details on series differences.

This review is organized into 18 pages
Page 1 Tour & Design Photos of the LG 47LH90 Read More...	Page 2 Blacks & Whites Very bright. Black level is terrible, localized dimming isn't a great feature. Read More...	Page 3 Color Accuracy Better than average color representation. Color gamut is off. Read More...
Page 4 Motion 240Hz mode helped reduce blur, but it sometimes created artifacts. Read More...	Page 5 Viewing Effects Handles external light well. Shallow viewing angle. Read More...	Page 6 Calibration Learn about the calibration settings for the LG 47LH90 Read More...
Page 7 Remote Control Good design overall. Requires lots of grip-shifting. Read More...	Page 8 Connectivity Decent array of ports. They could have better placement. Read More...	Page 9 Audio & Menus Audio wasn't great. Simple menu system. Read More...
Page 10 Formats & Media Supports 1080p. Has artifacting issues with 1080i content. Read More...	Page 11 Power Consumption Not expensive to maintain. Eco features don't do much. Read More...	Page 12 Vs Vizio SV470XVT We compare the 47LH90 to the SV470XVT. Read More...
Page 13 Vs Sony KDL 46VE5 We compare the 47LH90 to the KDL-46VE5. Read More...	Page 14 Vs Samsung UN46B7100 We compare the 47LH90 to the UN46B7100. Read More...	Page 15 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the LG 47LH90. Read More...
Page 16 Series Comparison Read about the difference between the models in the xxLH90 series Read More...	Page 17 Ratings & Specs See all the scores for the LG 47LH90. Read More...	Part 18 Comments Read what people are saying about the LG 47LH90 Add Your Comments

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