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LG 55WL5600

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

The LG 47LW5600 evinced excellent color in bright and dark areas, along with relatively deep black levels and even screen uniformity for an edge-lit LED-based LCD TV. Its matte screen works well in bright rooms. The Smart TV Internet portal is well-des...
Decent black levels for an edge lit LCD, Easy media streaming via Plex or DLNA, Good, cheap 3D under the right conditions
Reasonably priced.Very dark blacks. Excellent good 2D and 3D quality. Two bundled remotes, one mimics an onscreen mouse.
Reasonably priced.Very dark blacks. Excellent good 2D and 3D quality. Two bundled remotes, one mimics an on-screen mouse.
Innovative gesturecontrolled remote, Firstrate connected TV with DLNA support, good 3D.
Affordable entry for 3D HDTV, Four pairs of glasses supplied, 3D effects better than expected, Wi-Fi ready, adapter included, Decent backlit remote

Cons

This LG LED TV is relatively expensive. Its edge-lit local dimming LED scheme produces some artifacts and blooming; highlights were somewhat muted in dark scenes; and even from off-angle the picture loses contrast worse than most such TVs. The LW5600'
Passive 3D glasses cut picture resolution, Confusing menu setup, Neither one of the two remotes is easy to use
Some 3D crosstalk. LGbranded Web apps could use a makeover.
Some 3D crosstalk. LG-branded Web apps could use a makeover.
Image darkens with offaxis viewing, Audio is anemic, manual covers dozens of models.

By Plasma TV Buying Guide on August 08, 2011

To find the feature press the Home key to go to the menu, scroll down to the Setup option and press. Once in the Setup options menu click on the picture settings menu and scroll all the way down to the bottom of that menu. The TruMotion setting is...

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By HDTV Solutions on June 30, 2011

The edge-lit LED LG 47LW5600 delivers consistently high quality 2D and 3D performance at a competitive price point. And under its Smart TV banner, LG provides access to not only streaming media providers but also an ever expanding list of...

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By Home Theater on June 23, 2011

The LG 55LW5600 came very close to earning a Home Theater Top Pick recommendation. I went back and forth more than once on the single issue that troubled me: the nonuniform brightness at the sides of the screen. Ultimately, I must come down on the...

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By cnet on June 20, 2011

While passive 3D has its flaws, the LG LW5600's 2D picture quality is very good for an edge-lit LED-based LCD TV, especially in bright...

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By Engadget on June 03, 2011

The TV industry's love affair with 3D and connected TV features doesn't appear to be waning any time soon and this set's features keep it in line with the expectations of a midrange display. Retail prices are currently floating between...

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By AVguide on May 18, 2011

Depending on whom you ask, 2010 was either a banner launch year for 3D flat panel HDTVs or it was a dud. Initial estimates from various industry sources contended that by year’s end millions of 3D TVs would find their way into consumers’...

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By TechReviewSource on May 18, 2011

4.50 Until recently, the two biggest knocks against 3D have been high prices and cumbersome (and expensive) 3D glasses. The LG Infinia 47LW5600 ($1,699.99 list) addresses both of these issues with great success, and throws in a handful of other...

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By PC Mag on May 11, 2011

Top-notch 2D- and 3D-image quality, a wealth of features, and a wallet-friendly price make the 47-inch LG Infinia 47LW5600 the 3D HDTV to beat. Buy it...

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By PCWorld on April 28, 2011

The stylish, 47-inch LG 47LW5600 packages impressive connected-TV features with decent image quality, 3D support, and an innovative second remote, at a moderate price....

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By Digital Trends on April 27, 2011

The LG 47LW5600 is a great alternative for those who dont want to drop a bundle on 3D HDTVs using active shutter glasses....

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