- 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 LK450
- 42" 1080p LCD
- 60 Hz
Released March, 2011
Rated 100% by by Jesse-Roberts (Jan, 2012)The viewing angle is pretty good on the IPS, colors stay the same even from an extreme angle, although you'll see the white backlight more, still very much viewable.
Conclusion Check out the LG LK450
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the LG LK450
42”
LCD
Rated 80% by by J.-HOGG (Jan, 2012)Overall: Nice TV and so far so good, but I'm wondering if I would have been better off to pony up the extra $100-$200 for an LED-backlit model since this TV runs 14+ hours a day?
size
42"
60"
60"
LK450 by c|net (Nov, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the LG 42LK450, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
LK450 by RC (Sep, 2011)This set looks just as good, and its very hard to see the size difference between the two screens.
thickness
LK450 by GoodCustomer (Jan, 2012)It is as thin as I could wish, and the plain black border is pleasant.
Performance Real world tests of LG LK450
power consumption
LK450 by c|net (Nov, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the LG LK450 series, but we did test the 42-inch model.
black levels
LK450 by Roy-Basilisk (Feb, 2012)Image quality is indeed excellent, with the issue regarding relatively light black levels easily addressed through the extensive tweaking options.
contrast ratio
LK450 by Stagr--Dc0199 (Jul, 2011)The reviews were all positive and the contrast ratio on the LG is better than the Samsung.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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CCFL -
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 -
MP3 -
JPEG -
2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz -
supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction -
SimpLink -
0.1474/0.06 -
0.295/0.61 -
0.6389/0.33 -
2.23 -
1 -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
1 -
15,104 g -
200 mm x 200 mm -
1 -
1
cons
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42" -
0.0407 cd/sq. m. -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
only proprietary remote controls can control the TV -
need to use a wired connection to access streaming content -
300 lines -
might be harder to access your digital photos, music and video -
can't access streaming content -
72.28% -
60 Hz
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 353 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by karlarae03 (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by Rolly-D. (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by S.-Audish (Jan, 2012) |
Panel
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Philip-Russick (Jul, 2011)Overall, the color and resolution is great and so is the sound.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Kurt-from-Iowa (Nov, 2011)There are some reviews out there which are skeptical of the blackness of the picture and quality of moving pictures with the 60hz refresh rate - but I couldn't be happier.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Roderic-Bock (Aug, 2011)I also have family members who have a large screen LG TV and it is excellent.
Picture quality
LG LK450 42" | Rated 80% by by Vermont-Ken--Vermont-Intruder1400 (Mar, 2012)After some adjusting, the picture is wonderful, sharp and clear, with very good skin tones.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Carrie456 (Jul, 2012)I LOVE this TV!!!! it has a wonderful picture, that is sharp and clear.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by sharen-valuska (Dec, 2011)Love it, the picture is crisp, clear, color is vibrant.
Content
LG LK450 42" | Rated 80% by by Confused (Apr, 2012)Got it hooked up to the ps3, bluray is knock-your-socks off pretty.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Kurt-from-Iowa (Nov, 2011)Video games and dvds are excellent, the picture is smooth and the colors are quite rich and bold.
Video
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by An-T.-Lam--Andrew-L (Jun, 2011)I'm a novice at calibrating the TV but the built-in self calibration wizard is great, it looks a lot better than the standard settings.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by DaddyWayne (Dec, 2011)For the size and the 1080P, the picture is surprizing awesome and only 60HZ.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Jacob-A.-Abel (Sep, 2011)Sound and video quality are vastly superior to the 40" RCA I had before (which was $50 more than this)!
Audio quality
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Thursday-Trader (Dec, 2011)The sound quality is excellent and loud, and even better if you select "Infinite Sound" (Surround Sound) under AUDIO OPTIONS.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 80% by by Vermont-Ken--Vermont-Intruder1400 (Mar, 2012)Sound is good for a flat screen, better than many others, but if your turn on the simulated surround sound (which is pretty nice) you cannot have "Clearvoice", which is also a nice audio feature.
LG LK450 42" | Rated 100% by by Jesse-Roberts (Jan, 2012)The built-in speakers are better than I expected, of course not great they're very decent and fine for light TV watching.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Cheapest 3D glasses LM7600 47" vs LK450 42" |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 Highest contrast ratio Panasonic VIERA GT30 vs LG LK450 |
 | 3 | LG LM6200 Rated the best by consumers LM6200 55" vs LK450 42" |
 | 4 | LG LX6500 Thinnest LX6500 47" vs LK450 42" |
 | 5 | Samsung UN40EH6030FXZA 5-way tie: Supports 3D Samsung UN40EH6030FXZA vs LG LK450 |
 | 6 | LG LD450 Lightest LD450 37" vs LK450 42" |
 | 7 | LG CS560 5-way tie: Supports ISFccc CS560 42" vs LK450 42" |
 | 8 | Sharp AQUOS LC-60E69U 2-way tie: Biggest screen Sharp AQUOS LC-60E69U vs LG LK450 |
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