LG LCD TVs

Although the South Korean manufacturer LG Electronics is one of the few manufacturers still producing plasma TVs, its focus lies in LCD, and the manufacturer currently offers 13 series of LCD TVs with various different feature sets.

LG LCD television: SL9500/SL9000
The SL9500 series is one of LG’s two current LED-LCD series. Some manufacturers try to put these TVs in a class of their own, but in reality the only difference is that they use LED backlights instead of fluorescent tubes — apart from that, they’re normal LCD TVs. These models sport LG’s latest sleek, glossy design, and offer four HDMI inputs, multimedia playback, Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), and a range of sophisticated image-enhancement technologies. The SL9000 models lack support for DivX HD playback via USB.

LG LCD TV 47SL9000
LG’s chic new flat-panel scores plus-points for its gorgeous design, accurate video processing, decent motion clarity, and low power consumption.

LG LCD TV 42SL9500, 42 inches (106cm), 900 GBP
LG LCD TV 47SL9500, 47 inches (120cm), 1,100 GBP

LG LCD TV 42SL9000, 42 inches (106cm), 900 GBP
LG LCD TV 47SL9000, 47 inches (120cm), 1,150 GBP

LG LCD television: SL8000
The SL8000 series uses conventional fluorescent tubes as a backlight, but offers many of the same features as the 9500 series — four HDMI inputs, Full HD resolution, DivX HD playback, and Bluetooth connectivity. One major difference is that the 8000 models offer 200-hertz technology, which should produce sharper motion sequences than the 100-hertz technology of the 9500/9000 series.

LG LCD TV 32SL8000, 32 inches (81cm), 600 GBP
LG LCD TV 37SL8000, 37 inches (94cm), 700 GBP
LG LCD TV 42SL8000, 42 inches (106cm), 900 GBP
LG LCD TV 47SL8000, 47 inches (120cm), 1,100 GBP

LG LCD television: LF7700/LH7000
The LF7700/LH7000 series offer Full HD resolution and 100-hertz LCD technology, as well as USB playback of photos and videos. The LF7700 models have a built-in Freeview HD tuner, allowing you to watch digital terrestrial (DVB-T) broadcasts in both standard and high definition.

LG LCD TV 32LH7000
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LG LCD TV 37LH7000
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LG LCD TV 42LH7000
A cheap, bright, classy-looking LCD TV with an excellent feature set but with weaknesses in color fidelity and contrast.

LG LCD TV 47LH7000
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LG LCD TV 32LF7700, 32 inches (81cm), 450 GBP
LG LCD TV 37LF7700, 37 inches (94cm), 570 GBP
LG LCD TV 42LF7700, 42 inches (106cm), 650 GBP
LG LCD TV 47LF7700, 47 inches (120cm), 780 GBP

LG LCD TV 32LH7000, 32 inches (81cm), 490 GBP
LG LCD TV 37LH7000, 37 inches (94cm), 620 GBP
LG LCD TV 42LH7000, 42 inches (106cm), 740 GBP
LG LCD TV 47LH7000, 47 inches (120cm), 890 GBP

LG LCD television: LH5000
The LH5000 is a step-up model from the LH7000. It offers 200-hertz as opposed to 100-hertz technology and should therefore produce sharper motion sequences. The built-in DVB-T tuner only accepts standard-definition content, so users will need a set-top box to receive the forthcoming Freeview HD broadcasts.

LG LCD TV 32LH5000, 32 inches (81cm), 500 GBP
LG LCD TV 37LH5000, 37 inches (94cm), 550 GBP
LG LCD TV 42LH5000, 42 inches (106cm), 620 GBP
LG LCD TV 47LH5000, 47 inches (120cm), 700 GBP

LG LCD television: LH4000
With Full HD resolution and three HDMI inputs, the LH4000 series offers plenty of value for money. It’s inferior to the LH5000 series in that it offers only 100-hertz LCD technology.

LG LCD TV 42LH4000
Plenty of value for money: The LG impresses with a bright picture, excellent video processing, a large number of picture controls, and decent built-in speakers.

LG LCD TV 32LH4000, 32 inches (81cm), 400 GBP
LG LCD TV 37LH4000, 37 inches (94cm), 530 GBP
LG LCD TV 42LH4000, 42 inches (106cm), 610 GBP
LG LCD TV 47LH4000, 47 inches (120cm), 740 GBP

LG LCD television: LH3000
The LH3000 series continues to offer Full HD resolution and three HDMI inputs, but there’s no 100-hertz technology or USB multimedia playback. The prices are correspondingly attractive for entry-level buyers.

LG LCD TV 32LH3000, 32 inches (81cm), 350 GBP
LG LCD TV 37LH3000, 37 inches (94cm), 450 GBP
LG LCD TV 42LH3000, 42 inches (106cm), 490 GBP
LG LCD TV 47LH3000, 47 inches (120cm), 650 GBP

LG LCD television: LH2000
As the price drops, so does the specification: With the LH2000 series, you get two HDMI inputs, no 100-hertz technology, and a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels.

LG LCD TV 19LH2000, 19 inches (48cm), 150 GBP
LG LCD TV 22LH2000, 22 inches (55cm), 200 GBP
LG LCD TV 26LH2000, 26 inches (66cm), 270 GBP
LG LCD TV 32LH2000, 32 inches (81cm), 300 GBP
LG LCD TV 42LH2000, 42 inches (106cm), 450 GBP

LG LCD television: LU7000
With a built-in DVD player, the LU7000 series caters to a slightly different market. This is a TV for the kitchen or bedroom and, as such, offers reduced features and connectivity — there are only two HDMI inputs, for example. Although not Full HD, the resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels is more than enough at these smaller screen diagonals.

LG LCD TV 19LU7000, 19 inches (48cm), 200 GBP
LG LCD TV 22LU7000, 22 inches (55cm), 250 GBP

LG LCD television: LU5000
Offering Full HD resolution, two HDMI inputs, and a built-in Freeview tuner, the LU5000 series is ideally equipped for casual TV viewing.

LG LCD TV 19LU5000, 19 inches (48cm), 220 GBP
LG LCD TV 22LU5000, 22 inches (55cm), 260 GBP
LG LCD TV 26LU5000, 26 inches (66cm), 300 GBP

LG LCD television: LU4000/4010
The LU4000/4010 is a step down from the LU5000, offering the lower resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels but still two HDMI inputs and a Freeview tuner. The 4010 models are identical to the 4000s but come in a white casing instead of silver.

LG LCD TV 19LU4010, 19 inches (48cm), 195 GBP
LG LCD TV 22LU4010, 22 inches (55cm), 215 GBP

LG LCD TV 19LU4000, 19 inches (48cm), 240 GBP
LG LCD TV 22LU4000, 22 inches (55cm), 290 GBP

Discontinued LG LCD televisions

LG LCD TV 42LH7000, 42 inches (106cm), 750 GBP
— The price and the bright picture make this LCD an excellent choice for day-to-day TV viewing, but picture purists should steer well clear.

LG LCD TV 42LG6100, 42 inches (106cm), 750 GBP
— Here’s another decent everyday TV. Cheap for its screen size, the 42LG6100 even offers USB multimedia playback, albeit not for digital video files.

LG LCD TV 42LG6000, 42 inches (106cm), 750 GBP
— The 42LG6000 might look the part, but it struggles to provide the contrast necessary for home cinema. Again, this TV suits everyday viewing well, but movie fans should look elsewhere.

LG LCD TV 42LT75, 42 inches (106cm), 700 GBP
— Now over two years old, the LT75 shows its age by failing to offer Full HD resolution. This is now virtually unheard of for such a large screen diagonal. One unusual bonus is the built-in hard disk recorder.