- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
LG Infinia LE8500
- 47" 1080p LED-backlit
- 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
#1 in 2010 TVs
Released January, 2010
Rated 100% by by D.-Clawson (Dec, 2010)The picture is fantastic, the integrated NetCast suite is perfect for us since we do the majority of our watching via Netflix streaming, the quality via Netflix is superb.
Conclusion Check out the LG Infinia LE8500
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the LG Infinia LE8500
47”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by JOSEPH-FOYTHO (Dec, 2010)And finally can take full advantage of my netflix account with the streaming movies and tv episodes they look great.
size
47"
60"
55"
Infinia LE8500 by c|net (Mar, 2010)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 47-inch member of LG LE8500 series, but this review also applies to the other screen size in the series.
Infinia LE8500 by ALLUSA (Sep, 2011)Be advised this panel is not 3D (which I believe to a be a gimmick for rubes) and only goes up in size to 55.
thickness
Infinia LE8500 by pickymickey (Aug, 2010)Another bonus is that in my opinion the 8500 is a better looking TV - the flat one piece glass front with only a thin black border is stunning and easy to keep clean as no dust traps.
Infinia LE8500 by Fanliao (Jan, 2011)It is a full piece of thick smooth glass with a black frame and thin outer transparent edge.
Performance Real world tests of LG Infinia LE8500
power consumption
Infinia LE8500 by Vern-Holdforth (Sep, 2010)Still delivering great performance - very pleased with the exceptional quality it has delivered.
Infinia LE8500 by ALLUSA (Sep, 2011)I was so satisfied with this TV's performance that I bought one as a Christmas gift for my folks.
contrast ratio
Infinia LE8500 by Bailey (Apr, 2011)I don't see any other TV's out there with a comparable 240 Hz refresh rate, local dimming, and 9 million to one contrast ratio.
Infinia LE8500 by D.-Hannan--David (Jun, 2010)The picture quality is just stunning - the blacks are so black and crisp, the colors are vibrant and pop, they even improved TruMotion.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Full-array LED -
Netflix, VUDU, YouTube -
Picasa -
MP3 -
JPEG -
5:5 Pulldown @ 120Hz -
supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction -
HDMI CEC -
backlight zones are selectively turned off to enhance the picture's contrast -
access streaming content over the Internet -
20 Watts -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
optional, 802.11n -
other devices can control the TV; better for home automation -
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240 Hz -
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82.98% -
36 mm
cons
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60/60 -
3K -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
None
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 101 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Dave--Woodworker-in-NJ (Dec, 2010) Rated 100% by by E.-Mehlhorn--reading-fanatic (Feb, 2011) Rated 100% by by L.-Fenner (Jun, 2011) |
Panel
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 80% by by Phunphil (Jan, 2011)The sound quality is also pretty standard, though this isn't uncommon for most flat screen TVs.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by Bailey (Apr, 2011)We've hardly noticed any glare from the glass panel but I can say the depth of the picture is phenomenal, hence the reason they did the glass panel.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by R.-Rossi--bobrkc (Jun, 2010)Yes, like plasma televisions, this LCD/LED TV has a glass front, so in a very bright room, there are reflections, but because the picture can be set to compensate for this, I have not found this to be a drawback.
Audio quality
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by pickymickey (Aug, 2010)Sound is pretty good from the built in speakers - I will be processing through audio equipment soon for surround sound.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by Mike-In-Kennesaw (Feb, 2011)I play audio through a surround sound system with Klipsch speakers anyway, so who needs the TV sound.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 80% by by D.-Mak--nedoobieSince I have a TOSLink audio connection from the TV to my receiver, I can get better audio quality from these applications just by turning on the receiver, and muting the TV audio.
Picture quality
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by David-G.-Beneke (Apr, 2011)It certainly beat out the Sharp Quattron series, which is the 4 led technology, in regards to color and picture quality.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 40% by by Anthony-F.-Bouchard--bouch (Jan, 2011)The black level, sharpness and color quality and accuracy of this TV are outstanding.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by Wade-Hathaway--mrwade6 (Jun, 2010)The glass front is both an image improver lending a crystal clear look to the picture, but it is also very reflective so you will need to be able to control light sources in your viewing room.
Content
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by Robert-Jordan--History-Buff (Jun, 2010)Blu-ray movies are superb; high definition television is excellent; and standard definition television is good.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by pickymickey (Aug, 2010)Sports are amazing - huge baseball fans but now also looking forward to football as the pre-season games prove that this TV displays fast pace sports action no problem.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by Robert-Jordan--History-Buff (Jun, 2010)I have watched quite a few movies and several blu-ray films.
Ports
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 100% by by Mike-In-Kennesaw (Feb, 2011)It was amazing!!!The only audio out is digital optical so I never hooked that up since my TV is about 20 feet from the surround sound system.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 80% by by D.-Mak--nedoobieThere are plenty of input and output ports, it runs cool, and most importantly, the display is brilliant.
LG Infinia LE8500 47" | Rated 80% by by BTX (Aug, 2010)I am disappointed with the quality of the picture when standard def or video via composite RCA cables is transmitted.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series Highest contrast ratio Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs LG Infinia LE8500 |
 | 3 | LG LW9800 Cheapest 3D glasses LW9800 vs Infinia LE8500 |
 | 4 | LG PV400 4-way tie: Supports 3D PV400 vs Infinia LE8500 |
 | 5 | LG PA4500 5-way tie: OK component A/V inputs PA4500 vs Infinia LE8500 |
 | 6 | LG Infinia LX9500 Thinnest LX9500 55" vs LE8500 47" |
 | 7 | Toshiba E200U Rated the best by consumers Toshiba E200U vs LG Infinia LE8500 |
 | 8 | LG LE5400 5-way tie: OK component A/V inputs LE5400 vs Infinia LE8500 |
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