- 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
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series
- 70" 1080p LED-backlit
- 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released July, 2011
Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)We like that the OPC ambient light sensor is prominently displayed in the main picture menu, and that Netflix and Vudu allow full picture control.
Conclusion Check out the Sharp AQUOS 734 Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sharp AQUOS 734 Series
70”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Jim-B (Nov, 2011)We sit approximately nine feet from the TV and with the large screen size we feel totally immersed into the HD experience.
size
70"
40"
42"
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 60-inch Sharp LC-60LE830U, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)At these screen sizes energy efficiency is also an issue, and this 70-inch LED is a miser compared with power-hungry plasmas.
thickness
AQUOS 734 Series by Fotbalfan (Nov, 2011)I have messed with a few of the setting and really am amazed at the depth of color.
Performance Real world tests of Sharp AQUOS 734 Series
power consumption
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)Note that while we only tested the 732, we expect the 733 and 734 to use almost exactly the same amount of power, so we're including the 732's power consumption results with the latter reviews.
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the Sharp LC-LE830U series, but we did test the 60-inch model.
black levels
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)What will have a negative impact for critical viewers are the set's lighter black levels and subpar screen uniformity.
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)In bright scenes it washed out at about the same rate as the others as we moved farther from the sweet spot in front of the screen.
contrast ratio
AQUOS 734 Series by c|net (May, 2011)We don't expect the difference in contrast ratio specification to have a major impact on picture quality, but we can't say for sure since we haven't tested the 835.
AQUOS 734 Series by GatorMan (Sep, 2011)Glad Sharp went with a Black Case - my older 60" LED from Sharp had a clear and silver - not fond of that.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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70" -
Full-array LED -
CinemaNow, Netflix, VUDU -
Picasa -
Napster, Pandora -
Facebook, Twitter -
2 -
access streaming content over the Internet -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
built-in, 802.11n -
0.26 -
4 -
2 -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
1 -
240 Hz -
1
cons
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0.3/0.63 -
2.14 -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
0.65/0.33 -
0.16/0.06 -
44,996 g -
71.93% -
600 lines -
None
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 21 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by David-Tanaka (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by David-Tanaka (Dec, 2011) |
Picture quality
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 80% by by Speed-Racer (Sep, 2011)This TV has great color and brightness for someone looking to light up a bright room and it's flexible enough to dim it down automatically when it gets dark.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)Sharp's suite is a step behind the 2011 suites from Samsung, Sony, and Panasonic in terms of streaming-content offerings (Amazon Instant and YouTube are missing) and design-although Sharp does get the newer Netflix interface with search and a browsing grid.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the Sharp LC-70LE732U, but this review also applies to the other 70-inch Sharp TV listed below.
Sharpness
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 100% by by Thunder (Apr, 2012)Watching an HD channel is like looking out of your window, you would almost say the picture looks fake; but what you are seeing is such a clear defined picture it's amazing.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 100% by by Jim-B (Nov, 2011)The picture is sharp, colors are brilliant and it has the feeling of depth perception.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)No, it's not for everyone, but if you have at least 9 feet of space between your TV wall and your couch, and crave the immersion that only a huge screen can deliver, the Sharp LC-70LE73U series is worth a look.
Panel
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)LAS VEGAS-As Sharp heads into 2010, it isn't talking much about 3D, but it is touting some technology and design updates to its line of UltraBrilliant edge-lit Aquos LED LCD TVs, and a larger screen size: a 68-inch model it says is an industry first.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 100% by by JB-in-Livingston-TX (Aug, 2012)For a large screen I am very pleased with the color contrast.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)The 735U uses active 3D technology and compatible 3D glasses are not included.
Type
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)Beyond that the LC-LE830U is outfitted like a typical LED-based LCD, with an edge-lit LED backlight and 120Hz refresh rate.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 60% by by Pizza-Holiness (Oct, 2011)If you had a tube tv or 720p older plasma, this will blow your mind in clarity.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 20% by by Thoughtquifer--Not-Fooled (Apr, 2012)The picture is nice, but really, on take two i'd do plasma.
Depth
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)As a full-array LED (see below) the LC-70LE73U can't achieve the thinness of its edge-lit brethren, but its size still makes its 3.5-inch depth seem slim enough when seen in profile.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 62% by by c|net (May, 2011)Despite covering the launch in-depth we never reviewed one of those 2010 TVs, but after spending some time with the 2011 version, represented by the LC-LE830U series, we're a bit less impressed than Sulu was.
Sharp AQUOS 734 Series 70" | Rated 100% by by MEL47 (Apr, 2012)The LED backlighting and color technologies produce really superior brightness and contrast, as well as a depth of field that I've never seen before.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series OK horizontal viewing angle Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series vs Sharp AQUOS 734 Series |
 | 2 | Sharp AQUOS 835 Series Uses least power 835 Series 46" vs 734 Series 70" |
 | 3 | Toshiba SL417U Supports ISFccc Toshiba SL417U vs Sharp AQUOS 734 Series |
 | 4 | Sharp AQUOS 820 Series 5-way tie: Most composite A/V ports 820 Series 52" vs 734 Series 70" |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera VT50 Most USB ports Panasonic Viera VT50 vs Sharp AQUOS 734 Series |
 | 6 | Sharp AQUOS 700 Series OK component A/V inputs 700 Series 40" vs 734 Series 70" |
 | 8 | LG LD520 4-way tie: Has CEC LG LD520 vs Sharp AQUOS 734 Series |
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