This model is the 42'' version of the 32'' TV that we tested in our labs, the LG 32LW450U.
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.
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.
Pros
- Attractive results in 2D and 3D
- Matte display (not many reflections) and accurate colour reproduction (average deltaE: 2.7)
- Light, comfortable 3D glasses
- Good media player and low energy consumption (120 W)
- One of the best LCD 3D TVs: not much crosstalk and less eyestrain than with active 3D technology
Cons
- Contrast ratio not quite perfect (1270:1)
- Media player doesn't support M2TS or MTS files
- Only 3 HDMI ports
Conclusion
With great picture quality and excellent results in 3D, the LG LW450U could easily have earned our top five-star rating. Unforunately, however, the low contrast ratio produced by the IPS display technology isn't quite good enough.
OUR SCORE
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