Full Review
Introduction
The Sharp LC-40D78UN is certainly not the best budget TV we’ve reviewed, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price. Don’t expect a lot of fancy new features or the highest performance scores.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sharp Aquos LC-40D78UN. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the LC-xxD78UN series. The LC-xxD78UN series includes the following models: LC-40D78UN, LC-46D78UN and LC-52D78UN . Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Mediocre black level and brightness give this TV a middling contrast ratio. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Color was a mixed bag of accuracy. The RGB curves were spot on, but the color gamut itself was inaccurate. Read More... |
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Motion
Motion caused some small problems for this LCD: we saw blurring and minor artifacting. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
The Sharp supports 1080p and has a really poor viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Sharp Aquos LC-40D78UN. Read More... |
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Connectivity
There are four HDMI ports, but only one of each other connection type. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
We thought this HDTV had mediocre audio quality and simple menus. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
You won’t find any media features on this LCD. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Although this HDTV costs more than the average LCD we’ve reviewed, it still won’t rack up a high electricity bill. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung LN40C630
 We compare the LC-40D78UN to the LN40C630. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL-40W5100
 We compare the LC-40D78UN to the KDL-40W5100. Read More... |
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Vs Panasonic TC-P42S1
 We compare the LC-40D78UN to the TC-P42S1. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sharp Aquos LC-40D78UN. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the LC-xxD78UN series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Sharp Aquos LC-40D78UN Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sharp Aquos LC-40D78UN. Add your comments... |
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