or Browse:
Type
Brand
Price
Need
Sharp LC-42SB48UT $899.00
By Jackie Lee March 7, 2011
Sharp LC-42SB48UT
Score Breakdown
6.9
3.1

Introduction

The Sharp LC-42SB48UT ($899.99 MSRP) is a 42-inch LCD at an average price designed to suit average needs. It would be suited to this role, too, if it weren’t for a few very quirky aspects that make it stick out like a sore thumb.

Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sharp LC-42SB48UT. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the SB28UT/SB48UT series. The SB28UT/SB48UT series includes the following models: LC-32SB28UT and LC-42SB48UT. Read here for more details on series differences.

This review is organized into 17 pages
Page 1
Tour & Design

Read More...
Page 2
Blacks & Whites

Great blacks and good whites, but heavy black crush.

Read More...
Page 3
Color Accuracy

Reasonable color accuracy, mild problems with saturation/peaking.

Read More...
Page 4
Motion

Decent motion rendering, good 3:2 pulldown.

Read More...
Page 5
Viewing Effects

Awful viewing angle.

Read More...
Page 6
Calibration

Learn about the calibration settings for the Sharp LC-42SB48UT.

Read More...
Page 7
Connectivity

Suitable port selection.

Read More...
Page 8
Audio & Menus

Illegible menus and terrible audio.

Read More...
Page 9
Multimedia & Internet

Photo and music playback via USB port.

Read More...
Page 10
Power Consumption

Does not draw much power.

Read More...
Page 11
Vs Samsung LN40C630
Samsung LN40C630

We compare the LC-42SB48UT to the LN40C630.

Read More...
Page 12
Vs Panasonic TC-P42S2
Panasonic  Viera TC-P42S2

We compare the LC-42SB48UT to the TC-P42S2.

Read More...
Page 13
Vs Sony KDL-40EX400
Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400

We compare the LC-42SB48UT to the KDL-40EX400.

Read More...
Page 14
Conclusion

Read our final conclusion of the Sharp LC-42SB48UT.

Read More...
Page 15
Series Comparison

Read about the difference between the models in the SB28UT/SB48UT series

Read More...
Page 16
Photo Gallery

See photos of the Sharp LC-42SB48UT

Read More...
Part 17
Comments

Read what people are saying about the Sharp LC-42SB48UT.

Add your comments...

Shop for the Sharp LC-42SB48UT

Advertisement

Shop for the Sharp LC-42SB48UT

Loading Recently Viewed Products
Advertisement

Latest News
& Reviews

Sharp LC-42SB48UT Manual

Top Rated HD Televisions

  • Also in this series
    Samsung PN59D7000
    Samsung PN59D7000
    $2,599.00
    Size: 59 in.
    1

    Samsung PN59D7000

    The Samsung PN59D7000 ($2,599 MSRP) is a stunning, high-end plasma TV fashioned by Samsung for 2011. It has 59 inches of great, 1080p picture quality, and as a second-generation plasma, it handles 3D reasonably well. Read full review

    $2,599.00
    All Types
    Plasma
    Online Features (with or without)
    Yes
    With Online Features
    No
    Without Online Features
    Yes
    3D and non-3D TVs
    Yes
    3D TVs
    No
    Non-3D TVs
    Yes
  • Also in this series
    Samsung PN51D6500
    Samsung PN51D6500
    $1,299.00
    Size: 51 in.
    2

    Samsung PN51D6500

    The Samsung PN51D6500 is one of the best deals for a big screen plasma TV. The performance is strong in most regards and the weakness are endemic to plasma TVs, not with this model in particular. Read full review

    $1,299.00
    All Types
    Plasma
    Online Features (with or without)
    Yes
    With Online Features
    No
    Without Online Features
    Yes
    3D and non-3D TVs
    Yes
    3D TVs
    No
    Non-3D TVs
    Yes
  • LG 47LM6700
    LG 47LM6700
    $1,749.99
    Size: 47 in.
    3

    LG 47LM6700

    In addition to opinion-changing 3D images, this LG has a newly improved Smart TV menu system, and a remote that makes navigating the ever-expanding sea of content less of an odyssey. . Read full review

    $1,749.99
    All Types
    LED
    Online Features (with or without)
    Yes
    With Online Features
    No
    Without Online Features
    Yes
    3D and non-3D TVs
    Yes
    3D TVs
    No
    Non-3D TVs
    Yes
  • LG 50PZ950
    LG 50PZ950
    $1,500.00
    Size: 50 in.
    4

    LG 50PZ950

    This 1080p plasma television with internet and 3D capabilities is purportedly the best LG has to offer in 2011. Read full review

    $1,500.00
    All Types
    Plasma
    Online Features (with or without)
    Yes
    With Online Features
    No
    Without Online Features
    Yes
    3D and non-3D TVs
    Yes
    3D TVs
    No
    Non-3D TVs
    Yes
  • Samsung UN46D6000
    Samsung UN46D6000
    $1,299.00
    Size: 46 in.
    5

    Samsung UN46D6000

    Everyone wants a Smart TV, but how smart is buying the Samsung UN46D6000 for its $1299 MSRP? With its reasonably good performance in many categories and more internet features than you can shake an e-stick at, that question might be hard to answer if it weren't for this review. Read full review

    $1,299.00
    All Types
    LCD
    Online Features (with or without)
    Yes
    With Online Features
    No
    Without Online Features
    Yes
    3D and non-3D TVs
    Yes
    3D TVs
    No
    Non-3D TVs
    Yes
Advertisement
Sharp LC-42SB48UT
HDTV Review

This review is organized into 18 pages

Next: Page 1

Tour & Design
Advertisement