LG 42LK520 HDTV Review
We recently got our hands on a LG 42LK520 42-Inch HDTV for review from on of our suppliers, its been out for a little while and not a top of the line model but dont let that put you off, the LG 42LK520 has a lot to offer to the discerning AV fan. Here is the lowdown…
The LG 42LK520 build quality is pretty much what you expect from on of the big manufacturers the enclosure is hard plastic with an internal metal frame to harden everything up and attach it solidly to the weighted base. Assembly is reasonably simple and not too strenuous (it weights in at about 34Lbs including the stand) afterwards the unit stands firmly on most surfaces pushing on the front results in little wobble though a solid nudge form behind makes the LG 42LK520 teeter a little so not leaving any room behind for kids to run about is probably a good idea. The unit looks good, with a solidly modern design style and a relatively thin bezel surrounding the screen. The as regards inputs its pretty much as you’d expect with 2 hdmi inputs on the back panel and 1 more for good measure on the side a similarly side mounted USB slot for media playback from memory keys etc (The 42LK520 handles MP3,JPEG & DivX Formats) there is also a VGA computer input and several s-video and component inputs, the only thing that’s missing is an Ethernet RJ45 port for media streaming which is a shame but can be forgiven considering that this is the lowest spec 42″ TV in the LG range.
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On to the real meat of the LG 42LK520 review. Considering that LG 42LK520 is the entry level model of the range its picture quality is pretty stunning its full HD output is very impressive running at the standard 1920 x 1080 resolution it’s hard not to be impressed images are sharp and the 120mhz refresh rate provided by LGs TruMotion technology is impressive in its rendering of fast moving scenes and sports (The UFC really came to life on this TV). Tonally the balance is very good and colours seem vibrant and lifelike but never garish or overpowering, though on certain dark scenes we felt the blacks could have been a little darker. If there is one weak point with this TV it is probably the internal speakers which are not particularly powerful though I imagine will be perfectly adequate for most non home cinema fans needs. We tried the LG 42LK520 in conjunction with a Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 speaker system and found the sound when amplified with this mid range system to be excellent and more than a match for the units excellent picture.
So in summary the LG 42LK520 is a very decent performer, not cutting edge exactly but if you are in the market for a very decently priced 42″ LCD HDTV and arent worried about built in streaming you should definitely check this TV out.
Manufacturers Specifications
- Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before.
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Response Time2.4ms
- Viewing Angle178°/178°
- Life Span (hr)50,000 hr
- TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur
- HDMI Ports: 3 In, 1 Out
- Energy Star qualified so your entertainment experiene uses less energy
- Picture Wizard II allows for self-calibration with on-screen reference points to ensure terrifc black, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels
- An incredible contrast ratio of 150,000:1 delivers incredibly vibrant colors and deeper and darker blacks.
- Screen size 42″
- Display Type LCD
- RRP: $1,110 (Check Amazon For Current pricing)
March 26, 2012
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This LG set looks good, especially for the price, and 42ā is just about perfect for my den. I want to buy more than one TV before next week before DISH, my employer, comes by to install the Hopper. I couldnāt wait to get one so now Iām kind of scrambling to get everything ready. Thatās where online reviews like this help a lot. Iām pretty excited though, with the Hopper and the Joey units, Iāll have both DVR and HD in every room we watch TV in. Plus with the PrimeTime Anytime feature Iāll be able to record six shows at once, and since most of my familyās recording conflicts were during primetimeācaused by the major networks putting all the best shows on at the same timeāI expect that I wonāt be having those issues anymore.
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