LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Sony KDL 46VE5
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By Mark Brezinski
Published on October 19, 2009
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Summary |
• Sony had a deeper black and higher contrast ratio.
• Both TVs had similar color representations.
• LG had less blurring and artifacting issues.
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Value Comparison Summary
The Sony outperformed the LG in a few key areas. It had deeper blacks, a higher contrast ratio, and a more even color temperature. The LG suffered from less blurring and artifacting. The LG is also slightly more expensive.
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Comparison Specifications |
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LG 47LH90 |
Sony KDL-46VE5 |
| Size |
47 inches |
46 inches |
| Price |
$2100 |
$1800 |
| Type |
LCD |
LCD |
| Format |
1080p |
1080p |
| Other |
Local backlight dimming, 240Hz |
None |
Blacks & Whites
The Sony had a much deeper black. Although the LG had a higher peak bright, the Sony managed the higher contrast ratio.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart |
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LG 47LH90 Score:
Black Level: 5.10
Peak Brightness: 9.78
Contrast: 6.32 |
Sony KDL-46VE5 Score:
Black Level: 8.23
Peak Brightness: 8.6
Contrast: 8.42
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Color Accuracy
The Sony had a more even color temperature, and a more accurate color gamut. Both TVs had similar color representations.
| Color Temperature Comparison |
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| LG 47LH90 Score: 8.47 |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 7.56 |
| Color Gamut Comparison |
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| LG 47LH90 Score: 4.65 |
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| Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 5.19 |
Motion
The LG had less blur and artifacting than the Sony.
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Motion Scores |
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LG 47LH90 |
Sony KDL-46VE5 |
| Motion Smoothness |
7.88 |
6.25 |
| Motion Artifacting |
7.13 |
3.88 |
Viewing Effects
The Sony and LG had very similar viewing angles, neither of which were very good.
| Viewing Angle Comparison |
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| LG 47LH90 Score: 5.15 |
Sony KDL-46VE5 Score: 2.66 |
Connectivity
Unless you love S-Video ports or Composite inputs, the two TVs had the same ports.
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Connectivity Comparison |
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LG 47LH90 |
Sony KDL-46VE5 |
| HDMI |
4 |
4 |
| Component |
2 |
2 |
| Composite |
2 |
1 |
| S-Video |
0 |
1 |
| VGA |
1 |
1 |
| Analog Audio In |
4 |
4 |
| Digital Audio Out |
1 |
1 |
| Analog Audio Out |
0 |
1 |
| LAN |
None |
None |
| USB |
1 |
1 |
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