LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Vizio SV470XVT

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.

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.

Other Comparisons

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