-
Introduction
-
01.Tour & Design
-
02.Performance Features
-
03.Connectivity & Media
-
04.Controls, Menu & Remote
-
05.Conclusion
-
06.Series Comparison
-
07.Ratings & Specs
-
08.Comments
Sharp LC-60LE820UN
Previous: Page 1
Tour & DesignNext: Page 3
Connectivity & Media
Performance Features
Display Size & Technology
The LE820 series uses the same 1920 by 1080 pixel, Full HD screen as the more expensive LE920 panel. The backlighting is provided by LED lights at the edge of the screen, which keeps the screen thin, but also means the display can't do the localized dimming many others can. It does include Sharp's new QuadPixel technology, though: most displays use red, green, and blue in each pixel, the combination of which can create every other color the TV can display. This LC-60LE820UN adds a fourth color: yellow. The theory is the additional yellow elements allow the display to show a wider range of colors, and can provide more accurate and subtle colors.
 |
| The LC-60LE820UN is built around a 1080 panel. |
Sharp refers to this technology as QuadPixel. Without our full suite of color tests, it is hard to tell if it does what Sharp claims it does, but it certainly looked promising on the show floor.
 |
| A close up of the pixels: you can see the red, yellow, blue and green elements. |
Formats & Resolution
As a Full HD display, the LC-60LE820UN can handle all of the current HDTV signal formats, from 1080p right down to 480p and the standard definition signals that older devices output.
Brightness, Blacks and Contrast Ratio
There are no precise figures we can attach to the blacks and whites of this display, as our CS-200 ChromaMeter didn't feel like coming to Vegas. However, we did think that the demos that Sharp were showing had promise: the blacks were deep and the whites bright.
Color
The demo unit of the LC-60LE820UN that we looked at had very attractive color, and the extra color on the pixels seemed to make a difference to the color range of the display. However, we'll have to wait until we get this display into our testing labs before we can draw any real conclusions.
Motion & Refresh Rate
The LC-60LE820UN has 120Hz motion processing; the 240Hz motion processing we saw in the LE920 series is missing. It's debatable if you would miss it, however, since we've seen little to no discernable difference between the two refresh rates in our tests.
Viewing Angle
The demo version of the LC-60LE820UN we looked at had a good viewing angle: the contrast between blacks and whites looked good out to a wide angle.
Latest News
& Reviews
-
30-Jan-2012
Superbowl HDTV Buying Guide
The weeks leading up to Super Bowl Sunday are fraught with anticipation and last-minute big screen HDTV sales. But rushing a major purchase can often lead to buyer’s remorse come Monday morning. Let us coach you to a winning purchase with this helpful guide. Read More...
-
26-Jan-2012
Samsung UN32D5500 LED LCD HDTV Review
The D5500 has a rather high MSRP of $699, considering it’s only a 32-inch TV. There are some “premiums upgrades,” a term we use with some dubiousness, knowing that these features can be far less valuable than they appear. Nevertheless, at its core this is a good television. If you can find it a significantly reduced price it would make a great addition to a home theater. Read More...
Top Rated HD Televisions
-
Also in this series
$1,739.001
Size: 59 in.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
$1,739.00All TypesPlasmaOnline Features (with or without)YesWith Online FeaturesNoWithout Online FeaturesYes3D and non-3D TVsYes3D TVsNoNon-3D TVsYes -
Also in this series
$2,608.002
Size: 60 in.Samsung UN60D8000
The Samsung UN60D8000 retails for a whopping $4299 (MSRP). That's well over a $1000 more than the equivalently-sized plasma from Samsung that includes nearly all the same features. Read full review
$2,608.00All TypesLCDOnline Features (with or without)YesWith Online FeaturesNoWithout Online FeaturesYes3D and non-3D TVsYes3D TVsNoNon-3D TVsYes -
$969.003
Size: 46 in.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
$969.00All TypesLCDOnline Features (with or without)YesWith Online FeaturesNoWithout Online FeaturesYes3D and non-3D TVsYes3D TVsNoNon-3D TVsYes -
4
Size: 50 in.LG 50PZ950
This 1080p plasma television with internet and 3D capabilities is purportedly the best LG has to offer in 2011. Read full review
All TypesPlasmaOnline Features (with or without)YesWith Online FeaturesNoWithout Online FeaturesYes3D and non-3D TVsYes3D TVsNoNon-3D TVsYes -
$714.935
Size: 42 in.LG 42LV5500
The LG 42LV5500 is packed with a lot of fun features that may sound good, but can distract from what a TV is supposed to do: deliver a good picture. Fortunately, the color performance cannot be beat. Read full review
$714.93All TypesLEDOnline Features (with or without)YesWith Online FeaturesNoWithout Online FeaturesYes3D and non-3D TVsYes3D TVsNoNon-3D TVsNo
Features
-
TelevisionInfo.com 2011 Select Awards
After testing dozens of televisions this year, the staff of TVI has made its official selections for the very best televisions of 2011. Read More...
-
3D TV, Not Ready for Prime Time
If you’ve been shopping for a new TV is the last two years, you’ve probably heard a lot of hype about 3D. As with most new technologies, customers are awash in baffling terminology and misinformation. Here’s a simple guide to walk you through the basics. Read More...
-
HDTV Streaming Content Compared
Televisions aren’t just getting their content through the coax cable anymore. Just as the internet has gradually moved towards a video-rich space—YouTube, Hulu, Vimeo, etc.—those same sorts of features are creeping into your TV sets. Like it or not, those 1000+ channels of direct cable are not enough anymore. Read More...
-
Technology Preview: Haier Completely Wireless Television
Imagine a TV with no wires. You’re talking about WiFi, right? No, we mean no wires, at all. Haier, the Chinese company better known as an appliance manufacturer, is showcasing a new technology here at CES that conducts electricity wireless to the TV, as well as streaming content. The TV is pretty far from production at this point, but it’s among the more amazing things we’ve seen at the show. Here’s an in-depth look at the technology and how it might be implemented in future products. Read More...
(add your own)