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LG 32LG3500

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Screen size	32 inches (81 cm)
Resolution	1368 x 768
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)	Oui
HD Ready certification	Oui
Brightness	500 cd/m²
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Contrast ratio	50000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)	178° / 178°
Response time	6 ms
Sound level	2 x 10 Watt RMS
Connectivity	VGA • HDMI (x3) • Péritel (x2) • YUV • S-Vidéo • Composite
Dimensions (LxHxW)	801.8 x 599 x 227.3 mm
Weight	13.20 Kg
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: January 21, 2009

Our scores in the blink of an eye

Black levels:	0.29 cd/m²
ANSI contrast:	560:1
White levels (Max):	300 cd/m²
Gamma (Av):	2,20
DeltaE on PC:	8.3 (*)

(*) this poor score does not reflect images obtained with other sources (tuner TV, DVD, Bluray…

The LG3500 series is very similar to the design of the LG5500 series. We invite you therefore to take a look at the LG 42LG5500 for more information.

Two points are worth noting regarding this 32LG3500:

Definition is limited to 1366x768, as a result of which it has a much less detailed image than its bigger brother, above all in HD. The lack of definition is even more obvious on the 42 inch version. Note that there is also a 37 inch version.

Black levels aren’t as good and it scores around 0.30 cd/m²; a rather mediocre score which gives it an ANSI contrast of 560:1.

For the rest, the quality, ratings and hardware are all identical to those on the 42LG5500 tested at the same time. You’ll find the HD compatible digital tuner, but also the same colour issues when connected to a PC, with images strangley faded and desaturated.

Good sound, especially for an entry level TV

Default settings mediocre

Weak contrast

Colour quality problems when connecting to a PC

In the new generation of TV, the LG3500 series represents the entry level range. They do nevertheless come with an HD compatible digital tuner (limited to HD Ready however) but the contrast is quite weak.