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LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Vizio SV470XVT

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Published on October 19, 2009
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Vizio SV470XVT Summary
• The LG had a better overall contrast ratio.
• The Vizio performed better on our color tests.
• The Vizio had an average viewing angle, but the LG was pretty shallow.
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Value Comparison Summary


The Vizio is a great little TV. It outperforms a lot of more expensive TVs, but lacks an impressive feature set. The 47LH90, had average to below-average results, as well as a localized backlight dim and a 240Hz mode.

  Comparison Specifications
 
  LG 47LH90 Vizio SV470XVT
Size 47 inches 47 inches
Price $2100 $1300
Type LCD LCD
Format 1080p 1080p
Other Local backlight dimming, 240Hz 120Hz

Blacks & Whites


Though the black levels were similar, the LG was brighter, resulting in a higher overall contrast ratio.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
LG 47LH90 Score:
Black Level: 5.10
Peak Brightness: 9.78
Contrast: 6.32
Vizio SV470XVT Score:
Black Level: 4.94
Peak Brightness: 9.09
Contrast: 5.89

 

Color Accuracy


The Vizio had a much more steady color temperature. The Vizio also had better color representation and a more accurate gamut.

Color Temperature Comparison
LG 47LH90 Score: 8.47
Vizio SV470XVT Score: 9.96

 

RGB Comparison


LG 47LH90 Score: 7.94


Vizio SV470XVT Score: 8.77

 

Color Gamut Comparison
LG 47LH90 Score: 4.65
Vizio SV470XVT Score: 5.98

 

Motion


Although the LG 47LH90 had more artifacting and blurring issues than the Vizio SV470XVT, they weren't significant.

  Motion Scores
  LG 47LH90 Vizio SV470XVT
Motion Smoothness 7.88 8.0
Motion Artifacting 7.13 8.0

 

Viewing Effects


The Vizio has a wider viewing angle.

Viewing Angle Comparison
LG 47LH90 Score: 5.515_ Vizio SV470XVT Score: 7.08

 

Connectivity


The LG has a few more plugs than the Vizio, but nothing drastic. The one difference here is the LG's USB port, which will allow photo and music playback.

  Connectivity Comparison
  LG 47LH90 Vizio SV470XVT
HDMI 4 4
Component 2 2
Composite 2 1
S-Video 0 1
VGA 1 1
Analog Audio In 4 4
Digital Audio Out 0 1
Analog Audio Out 1 1
LAN 0 None
USB 1 None

 

Other Comparisons


The LG also has a local dimming feature and a 240Hz playback mode, neither of which the Vizio have.

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