Face-Off: Pick the Products You Want to Compare
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 Overview - Full review |
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Playback: 576p Source
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User Score
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Specifications
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Conclusion
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If you're looking for a cheap TV, the LG PA4500 is no five-star show-stopper, but it has plenty of plus points thanks to plasma technology (deep blacks, responsiveness, wide viewing angles, no clouding, perfect display consistency). |
While this TV was initially given a five-star review, we've since learned that a second version of the Philips PFL5507 is now being sold loaded with a different screen panel. Technology has been switched from UV²A to PVA in this new version, giving it lower contrast, slightly less impressive 3D and much more clouding. |
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Pros
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+ Nice, deep black (0.07 cd/m²) + Excellent responsiveness (8 ms on average) + No clouding (light blotches in dark zones) + Price |
+ Excellent contrast (3380:1) and deep black (0.06 cd/m²) + Accurate colours: average Delta E = 3.1 + Effective anti-glare screen treatment |
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Cons
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- Image isn't very bright (90 cd/m² on average) - Some sharpness is lost in Full HD images - Poor audio quality - Relatively high power use (150 W) - Glossy screen prone to reflections and glare |
- Highly noticeable clouding on the model we tested - 3D rendering: frequent crosstalk - Remote feels very plastic - Low-quality sound |
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