- 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 LV5500
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2011
Rated 80% by by GG (Aug, 2011)Picture quality is good, size and weight its good, love the resolution, sound its ok, best app is the netflix one, same as ps3 pretty much.
Conclusion Check out the LG LV5500
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the LG LV5500
55”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Ronald-Watkins (Sep, 2011)The only thing that I would like different ( a very small point), is a Netflix interface that looks more like ROKU with larger menu images.
size
55"
32"
40"
LV5500 by c|net (Nov, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the LG 47LV5500, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
LV5500 by JTBlackhawk (Nov, 2011)I've owned a few LCD TVs in my lifetime, and most of them were between the 19" through 32" size variety, so this is my first "big screen" TV.
thickness
LV5500 by J.-Richardson (Aug, 2011)I didn't expect to be blown away by a 55 inch wide, 1.3 inch thin television in this price range, but I am.
LV5500 by LA_Biz_Guy (Jan, 2012)Plus is sound which is remarkably good for such a thin product, in a small room very good.
Performance Real world tests of LG LV5500
power consumption
LV5500 by E.-J-Tastad--ejt (May, 2011)So even though this is a 46.9" TV, the power consumption is less than my older 32" LCD TV that used a fluorescent back light instead of an LED light.
LV5500 by Ferocious-Frankie (Apr, 2011)The "gaming" preset is awesome as it virtually eliminates any input lag from post-processing.
black levels
LV5500 by Just-Some-GuyThe greyed out black level control is hidden in a sub menu under the "Q.Menu" button when in smart TV mode but ONLY when video is playing.
LV5500 by c|net (Nov, 2011)The LG LV5500's picture quality was decent for the price, mainly due to color accuracy and video processing, but its black levels were lighter than those of the competition.
contrast ratio
LV5500 by calvinyw (Nov, 2011)As a result, the black isn't as deep as I had wished or the published contrast ratio may have suggested.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Edge-lit LED -
Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Netflix, VUDU, YouTube -
Picasa -
Napster -
Facebook, Twitter -
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 -
AAC, AC-3, LPCM, MP3 -
JPEG -
supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction -
0.1524/0.06 -
backlight zones are selectively turned off to enhance the picture's contrast -
access streaming content over the Internet -
2 -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
optional, 802.11n -
other devices can control the TV; better for home automation -
0.004 cd/sq. m. -
0.3088/0.6 -
4 -
1.5 -
2 -
1 -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
1 -
400 mm x 400 mm -
1 -
1 -
25 mm
cons
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you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 301 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Keith-Helms Rated 100% by by sabinanners (Aug, 2011) |
Panel
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Jung-Il-Lee--ProGolferDigest.com (Jun, 2011)Overall, this is the best 55-inch LED TV you will find anywhere, great prices, and forget all those smaller 42 or 46 inches with 3D unless you are a 3D freak.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Brian (Dec, 2011)You can import your favorite channels and select them and use your whole touch screen as a track-pad to move the cursor on the screen.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by tatnaiThe picture is bright and even, the resolution and sharpness is excellent, none of the plasma pixel spacing, and bonus blue ray player.
Picture quality
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Dan1 (Sep, 2011)I am very pleased with it, image is very sharp, start up time is very short, brightness is outstanding, sound is a big improvement over the, unnamed, product it replaces.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by ruchc03 (Sep, 2011)Really crisp and clear picture, and the internet ready capabilities are great too.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 80% by by Victoria-H (Jun, 2011)The picture is crystal clear, and is even an improvement on the non-HD channels.
Content
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by ChasteaWe have been able to download Netflix movies using the WiFi without a problem and love the capability to download movies directly.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Todd-K. (Sep, 2011)HD picture is so good, it makes production quality look low on big budget movies.
Video
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Tad-WStreaming LOOKS AMAZING, and is far superior to Plasmas!! Even if you aren't hip to the Tru Motion setting, 720P signals will look like 1080p on plasmas.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 80% by by Ronny (Jun, 2011)Video: High quality video, is the best TV you can get on this price.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 80% by by Lee-Haushalter--Lee (Sep, 2011)So working in the motion picture industry, you could say I know a few things about video and color monitors to to make an educated purchase on a television set.
Apps
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Dante-Williams--dark_knight78 (Sep, 2011)Love the internet built-in, that was something I had to have, without running other devices for netflix.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 100% by by Nin-Ja-Sha (Sep, 2011)So far we've been using Netflix and Hulu Plus to see what it would be like to live cable tv free, and I think we'll be pulling the Comcast plug very soon.
LG LV5500 55" | Rated 80% by by C.-Pierson--CDP (Aug, 2011)And really, all we wanted was an awesome LED TV with Netflix, so we're thrilled.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sharp AQUOS 830 Series Most accurate reds Sharp AQUOS 830 Series vs LG LV5500 |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA ST30 Most even colors at default settings Panasonic VIERA ST30 vs LG LV5500 |
 | 3 | Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) Quite consistent calibrated gamma Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD) vs LG LV5500 |
 | 4 | Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series Fastest refresh rate Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series vs LG LV5500 |
 | 5 | LG LS5700 2-way tie: Most USB ports LS5700 47" vs LV5500 55" |
 | 7 | Samsung 6000 Series (2011) Highest contrast ratio Samsung 6000 Series (2011) vs LG LV5500 |
 | 8 | Samsung UN46ES6500 3-way tie: Supports 3D Samsung UN46ES6500 vs LG LV5500 |
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