Great color performance
Good viewing angle for an LCD
Poor black levels
Mediocre motion performance
Introduction
The LG 32LD450 ($650 MSRP) is an inexpensive LCD TV. It offers the benefit of outstanding color performance, but it lacks the showy, high-contrast performance that Samsung and Sony make a big deal about. The LG 32LD450 has its flaws, but ultimately, we liked it.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the LG 32LD450. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the xxLD450 series. The xxLD450 series includes the following models: 32LD450, 37LD450 and 42LD450. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Good screen uniformity, but poor black level and contrast ratio. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Great color performance. Read More... |
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Motion
Excellent resolution scaling. Mediocre motion performance. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Good viewing angle, but not nearly as wide as a plasma TV. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the LG 32LD450. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Well-labeled ports and easy to access. Only 2 HDMI ports. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Mediocre audio performance. Decent menu. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
Photo and music playback from USB, but there’s no streaming content or DLNA support. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Conservative power usage. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL-32EX700
 We compare the 32LD450 to the KDL-32EX700. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung LN32C550
 We compare the 32LD450 to the LN32C550. Read More... |
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Vs LG 32LG70
 We compare the 32LD450 to the 32LG70. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the LG 32LD450. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the xxLD450 series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the LG 32LD450 Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
Read what people are saying about the LG 32LD450. Add your comments... |
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