- 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
- 40" 1080p LED-backlit
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released March, 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
40”
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
40"
55"
55"
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 -
2 -
access streaming content over the Internet -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
0.1555/0.06 -
built-in, Unknown -
0.637/0.33 -
0.295/0.59 -
4 -
88.7% -
2 -
25.4 mm -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
118 Watts -
1 -
300 mm x 300 mm -
16,510 g -
1 -
1 -
25.4 mm -
41 mm
cons
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40" -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
7.92 -
2.15 -
600 lines
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) Rated 20% by by Disappointed (Jul, 2011) |
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Picture quality
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | 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 40" | Rated 80% by by SIA (Sep, 2011)The picture quality was as expected from 40"+ LED HDTVs and the sound quality was great.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | 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.
Sharpness
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | Rated 60% by by REG (Dec, 2012)I upgraded to this sharp as I have heard sharp makes great Tvs.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | 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 40" | Rated 100% by by Adam-Wallace (Dec, 2011)It is super crisp, and flows very good.
Panel
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | 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).
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | Rated 100% by by Truth-Seeker (Sep, 2011)The 120hz motion is the best I have seen on any TV and it makes it look almost 3D.
Content
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | 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 40" | Rated 100% by by S.-Yeung (Jan, 2012)For watching movies, like I said before, Blu-Ray looks great.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | 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!
Apps
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | Rated 100% by by Desma (Sep, 2011)* Apps are so-so (My Sony TV has better apps and more of them as well).
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | Rated 100% by by D.-Stevenson (Oct, 2011)I use the sound system for blu rays, and some netflix stuff, but not for normal daily viewing.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 40" | Rated 80% by by SteelRing (Aug, 2011)Netflix picture is surprisingly awesome quality, better than the output from my LG BluRay player and Logitech Revue Google TV, and the TV is actually the farthest from my wireless router with the lowest signal possible.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Vizio M Series 7-way tie: OK HDMI ports Vizio M Series vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA ST30 Darkest blacks Panasonic VIERA ST30 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 3 | Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series Uses least power Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 5 | LG LV3700 Highest contrast ratio LG LV3700 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 7 | Sony HX850 2-way tie: Biggest screen Sony HX850 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
 | 8 | Toshiba TL515 Most accurate greens Toshiba TL515 vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series |
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