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LG 37LH4000

Caractéristiques
Screen size37 inches
Resolution1920 x 1080
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)Yes
HD Ready certificationYes
Brightness500 cd/m²
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Contrast ratio80000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)178 ° / 178 °
Response time3 ms
Sound level2 x 10 Watt RMS
ConnectivityVGA • HDMI (x3) • SCART (x2) • Component • Composite
Dimensions (LxHxW)92.47 x 66.67 x 29.62 cm
Weight15.8 kg
TypeLCD
3Dno
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: October 7, 2009
Our Readings

Black levels: 0.27 cd/m²
ANSI contrast: 744:1
Average gamma: 2.07
DeltaE on PC: 5
Relative energy consumption : 236 W/m²
Homogeneity of whites: 2.8/5
Clouding: 5/5
Light leak onto dark greys at 45°: 0.1 cd/m²
DeltaE at 45°:4.7
Multimedia player:0.9/5

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.

See also: How do we test TVs?

This model is the 37'' version of the 47'' TV that we tested in our labs, the LG 47LH4000

Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size! 

The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources.  In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested.  Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.

Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range.  The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast.  According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
Pluses

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Very wide viewing angles for an LCD TV

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Low input lag (which isn't only good for gamers)

Minuses

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Ghosting too visible

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Weak contrast

3
This is a very average TV that can only ever hope for a very average score.

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