- 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 830 Series
- 60" 1080p LED-backlit
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2011
Rated 100% by by Derek (Jul, 2011)Backlight on max as well (my preference) and it still looked amazing.
Conclusion Check out the Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
60”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Picky-Parker (Jul, 2011)This is much better than the blu ray player or Netflix's own Roku box where you have to add the episodes with a computer before watching.
size
60"
46"
46"
AQUOS 830 Series by BrunoIt is the perfect size using the rule of thumb that you should sit at least two times the size of the screen away from it.
AQUOS 830 Series by Picky-Parker (Jul, 2011)The screen also seems to be very anti static/dust as my whole setup was very dusty but the screen itself was clean.
thickness
AQUOS 830 Series by Disappointed (Jul, 2011)Physical Appearance: This is an incredibly light and thin television, and size is a definite strong point for this television.
Performance Real world tests of Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
power consumption
AQUOS 830 Series by Vaidy (Sep, 2011)Then on, I set my eyes on LED attracted by their low power consumption (13$/year if used 5 hrs a day all days on this one).
AQUOS 830 Series by mcdoug (Mar, 2012)Not as slick looking as the high end Samsungs but the picture is comparable and price performance ratio is outstanding.
black levels
contrast ratio
AQUOS 830 Series by Vaidy (Sep, 2011)The reviews were just okay but the features were awesome (built in wifi, high contrast ratio, quattron etc).
AQUOS 830 Series by Truth-Seeker (Sep, 2011)Everything just pops out at you and the Colors are so rich and vivid, letters are so clear.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Edge-lit LED -
CinemaNow, Netflix, VUDU -
Picasa -
Napster, Pandora -
Facebook, Twitter -
MP3 -
JPEG -
60" -
Aquos Link -
3 -
access streaming content over the Internet -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
0.1555/0.06 -
0.637/0.33 -
0.295/0.59 -
4 -
88.7% -
107 Watts -
1 -
25.4 mm -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
1 -
1 -
1 -
25.4 mm -
41 mm
cons
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limited color calibration controls; might not display the best picture -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
7.92 -
2.15 -
need to use a wired connection to access streaming content -
38,011 g -
600 lines -
None
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 209 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Poke (Jun, 2011)  Rated 100% by by Laura (Oct, 2011) |
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Panel
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Picky-Parker (Jul, 2011)Another nice feature is that the screen will adjust the back lighting to match the light level of the room, it works really well, and is much better than a similar feature on my laptop.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Picky-Parker (Jul, 2011)For a flat screen it has amazing sound and while not a house shaker the speakers are not tiny at all (a huge improvement over the LG).
Picture quality
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Buzby-J (Jan, 2012)Once I did that I still had the great green and blue tones that Sharp talks about but they didn't push the colors into artificial looking territory.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by David-Park (Oct, 2011)Once I got it and set it up, I was just amazed at how good the picture quality is.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Jeremy-Carlin (Apr, 2011)The picture quality is amazing and the price was very good for what you get.
Video
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by TWC (Sep, 2011)Overall, once this TV is setup correctly and all calibration and adjustments are made, it is by far one of the best TVs out there in terms of picture quality, clarify and accuracy.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 20% by by Ross-Virostko--rvirostko (Aug, 2011)Some of the video special processing modes are pretty good at cleaning up the picture.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 80% by by SteelRing (Aug, 2011)I had to tone it down to just 120Hz Low (there is low and high) and Film mode off to strike the best balance of beautiful smooth picture without the weird feeling of seeing everything as if they're cheesy soap opera show.
Content
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Brian-I. (Dec, 2011)In hd the picture is amazingly crisp during tv watching as well as gaming (Xbox, Ps3) I have yet too see anything wrong so far.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Buzby-J (Jan, 2012)All my blu-ray movies look terrific and regular TV that is broadcasted in HD is a real treat!
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Gilliane-Brodeur (Oct, 2011)I have an NHL streaming subscription and much of the reason I bought the new set was to enjoy cable less viewing of the hockey games, streamed from my computer.
Sharpness
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 80% by by Twiddles42Detail - images are crisp and a number of settings can smooth jagged edges (QuadPixel), add sharpness, clear up DVD compression artifacting ("noise reduction") to an extent, etc.Weight - for being 40", this weighs less than my 32" CCFL set.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Ken-Masters (Sep, 2011)Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase and looking forward to owning more Sharp products.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 20% by by Disappointed (Jul, 2011)I would still recommend upgrading to external speakers, but Sharp is ahead of the competition in terms of sound quality.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | LG LW5600 Supports ISFccc LG LW5600 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 4 | Vizio XVT Series Uses least power Vizio XVT Series vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 5 | Sharp AQUOS 835 Series 3-way tie: Most composite A/V ports 835 Series 46" vs 830 Series 60" |
 | 7 | Sharp E69U 2-way tie: Biggest screen E69U vs AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 OK webcam Sony HX750 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
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