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LG 50PS6000
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| Screen size | 50 inches (127 cm) | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 p | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Oui | ||
| HD Ready certification | Oui | ||
| Brightness | 1500 cd/m² | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 2000000:1 (Dynamique / Max) |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 176 ° / 176 ° |
| Response time | NC |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 W RMS |
| Connectivity |
VGA • HDMI (x2) • Péritel YUV • S-Vidéo • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1228.5 x 824.6 x 353 mm |
| Weight | 33.8Kg |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: June 17, 2009
Test date: June 17, 2009
Our readings
| Black levels: | 0.13 cd/m² |
| ANSI contrast: | 800 to 1000:1 |
| Average gamma: | 2.21 |
| DeltaE on PC: | 4.9 |
| Consommation relative (du modèle testé) : | 396 W/m² |
| Homogeneity of whites: | 5/5 |
| Clouding: | 5/5 |
| Light leak onto dark greys at 45° : | 0.03 cd/m² |
| DeltaE at 45° : | 4.9 |
We take these measuements using the best settings for watching a movie. Cinema mode is generally the one we use. Wherever possible, we set the white levels at 200 cd/m².
The LG 50PS6000 is a plasma TV. Remember that this technology, although not well adapted to use with PCs or games consols because of risks of marking, is an excellent alternative to LCD screens when it comes to TV because of the value for money it gives.
The kit
This TV has all the necessary connectivity for linking up modern image sources (Blu-ray, DVD etc). Just a few little concessions have been made in order to keep the pricing reasonable. There’s no network socket for example. A USB socket however allows you to connect an external player to view photos or listen to MP3s or even watch DiVXs. DivX SD films work fine but there are some problems with DiVX HD. In spite of what LG claims on its site, this format seems to be incompatible with the 50PS6000; maybe it requires very particular encoding…
The OSD menu is modern and nice to use. But we don’t like the aesthetics of it. The on/off button is far too large and visible at the bottom right of the frame. It could have been much more discrete. However whether you appreciate how it looks is, we recognise, a subjective thing and this doesn’t affect our rating.
A not invisible button. Note the reflections.
As usual with plasma TVs, you don’t get much higher than 120 cd/m² for whites. This isn’t a problem in rooms that aren’t exposed to light but in a light room this probably isn’t going to be enough, especially as the shiny panel is particularly sensitive to reflections. The black levels are around 0.12 cd/m². This is pretty good but not exceptional for a plasma screen (often below 0.08 cd/m²). These values give a contrast between 800 and 1000:1.
Overall the image is good but lacks sharpness and is too soft.
Left: a 1080p image on a standard LCD TV. Right: a 1080p image on the 50PS6000. Note the loss in precision.
The kit
This TV has all the necessary connectivity for linking up modern image sources (Blu-ray, DVD etc). Just a few little concessions have been made in order to keep the pricing reasonable. There’s no network socket for example. A USB socket however allows you to connect an external player to view photos or listen to MP3s or even watch DiVXs. DivX SD films work fine but there are some problems with DiVX HD. In spite of what LG claims on its site, this format seems to be incompatible with the 50PS6000; maybe it requires very particular encoding…The OSD menu is modern and nice to use. But we don’t like the aesthetics of it. The on/off button is far too large and visible at the bottom right of the frame. It could have been much more discrete. However whether you appreciate how it looks is, we recognise, a subjective thing and this doesn’t affect our rating.
A not invisible button. Note the reflections.
Image quality
As usual with plasma TVs, you don’t get much higher than 120 cd/m² for whites. This isn’t a problem in rooms that aren’t exposed to light but in a light room this probably isn’t going to be enough, especially as the shiny panel is particularly sensitive to reflections. The black levels are around 0.12 cd/m². This is pretty good but not exceptional for a plasma screen (often below 0.08 cd/m²). These values give a contrast between 800 and 1000:1.Overall the image is good but lacks sharpness and is too soft.
Left: a 1080p image on a standard LCD TV. Right: a 1080p image on the 50PS6000. Note the loss in precision.
Angles of vision are excellent, no surprise for a plasma screen. Use with your PC is not recommended because of the risk of marking the screen and in any case the results are even more blurry than with a video or TV source. Characters are visible but lack clarity.
Sound quality
While sound quality is usually poor on TVs, with the 50PS6000 this is a real strong point. Voices are clear and the audio environment detailed and enveloping. Only drawback: a lack of bass.
Energy consumption
Although on standby this set doesn’t consume much at all, when turned on plasma consumes a lot of energy. It oscillates between 270 and 400 W; much higher than LCD screens.
While sound quality is usually poor on TVs, with the 50PS6000 this is a real strong point. Voices are clear and the audio environment detailed and enveloping. Only drawback: a lack of bass.Energy consumption
Although on standby this set doesn’t consume much at all, when turned on plasma consumes a lot of energy. It oscillates between 270 and 400 W; much higher than LCD screens.
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Plays DiVX (not HD)
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Great sound quality
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Image lacks sharpness
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Shiny screen coating is very reflective
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Ugly on/off button
This plasma screen gives a disappointing performance, especially because of a lack of sharpness. The fact that it can play DivXs and has a nice sound quality compensates somewhat however.
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