- 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 LC-52LE640U
- 52" 1080p LED-backlit
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2012
Conclusion Check out the Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U
First reviewed March, 2012
Features Key features of the Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U
52”
LED-backlit
Rated 40% by by Chrisoft (Apr, 2012)Has 7 different viewing modes, and every aspect of the viewing experience is customize able (ie backlight, hues contrast etc.).
size
52"
40"
40"
AQUOS by Chrisoft (Apr, 2012)I did a lot of research about the differences between led LCD and plasma and what ultimately swayed me was the incredibly lifelike picture.
AQUOS by LoveClassicalPianoThe screen brightens by like 40% and the colors pop like you wouldn't believe!
Performance Real world tests of Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U
black levels
AQUOS by Richard-Franks (Jan, 2013)The picture is great - the sound so-so - but I wouldn't buy another Sharp.
contrast ratio
AQUOS by Ian (Nov, 2012)I contacted Sharp about this and they confirmed that the TV's antenna is not very good.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Edge-lit LED -
Netflix, VUDU -
access streaming content over the Internet -
2.18 -
built-in, 802.11n -
4 -
0.0061 cd/sq. m. -
2 -
1 -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
1 -
1
cons
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0 -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
might be harder to access your digital photos, music and video -
73.4% -
600 lines -
None
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 11 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by JETALLY (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by LoveClassicalPiano Rated 60% by by K.-Benoit--K-B (Sep, 2012) |
Picture quality
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 20% by by Richard-Franks (Jan, 2013)Sears came out and said my TV is not repairable soooo I get a brand new Sharp TV from Sharp arranged by Sears Warranty.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 100% by by tony (May, 2012)Great picture quality and its a smart tv very reasonable, I did buy it from Best Buy because I could not wait for it to come on Amazon.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 100% by by LoveClassicalPianoOur friends that own a similar featured Samsung are now questioning their decision to pass on this less expensive/ technology loaded cream puff of a TV... WELL DONE... SHARP!
Sharpness
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by c1kabar (Dec, 2012)Considering the T.V. is brand new out of the box, SHARP offered the FREE EXTENDED AQUOS WARRANTY and scheduled a maintennance call.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by Ian (Nov, 2012)On a final note, the Samsung that I mentioned earlier in this review is currently listed at the same price ($1099) as the Sharp.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by c1kabar (Dec, 2012)The SHARP customer service rep was friendly enough, but the troubleshooting didn't resolve the issue for a brand new product.
Panel
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by Chrisoft (Apr, 2012)A few final suggestions...the OLP is a feature that automatically adjusts the backlight depending on room light.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by Papa-Carlo (Oct, 2012)Sharp is well known for making great LCD panels.
Content
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by Papa-Carlo (Oct, 2012)It did help and all movies started playing.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by Papa-Carlo (Oct, 2012)It cannot play most of the movies.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 100% by by LoveClassicalPianoWow... if you have this TV, you absolutely must watch games in the DYNAMIC(fixed) AV MODE.
Network
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 40% by by Ian (Nov, 2012)I spent a lot of time trying to get the TV's network connect option to recognize the content on my home network, but I was never able to get it working.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U 52" | Rated 60% by by K.-Benoit--K-B (Sep, 2012)If I had it to do over I would have bought a dumb TV at a better price point and value then added wifi via blue ray or other external device.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series Biggest screen Elite Pro-X5FD Series vs AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 2 | Samsung 6400 Series Most even colors at default settings Samsung 6400 Series vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 3 | Vizio E Series 5-way tie: Has built-in Ethernet Vizio E Series vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 4 | Samsung 6100 Series (2012) 4-way tie: Most USB ports Samsung 6100 Series (2012) vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 5 | Vizio E3D Series Cheapest 3D glasses Vizio E3D Series vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 6 | Samsung 6580 Series 2-way tie: Most composite A/V ports Samsung 6580 Series vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 7 | Samsung 6500 Series (2012) 4-way tie: Most USB ports Samsung 6500 Series (2012) vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
 | 8 | Panasonic VIERA U1 5-way tie: Has CEC Panasonic VIERA U1 vs Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U |
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