- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG LM7600
- Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
- LG LM6200
- Samsung 630 Series (2011)
- LG LS5700
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released March, 2011
Rated 100% by by MWT4791 (Jul, 2011)Yes you can use the contrast ratio to make a determination about the clarity and vividness of the picture.
- 42" 1080p LED-backlit
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2011
Rated 80% by by B.-McEwan--yellokat (Jul, 2011)It's easy to set up, looks great and is lightweight, a real blessing after years of hauling around those heavy CR TVs.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the LG LW5600 compared to the LG LV5500
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LED-backlit
Rated 76% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)More importantly, we didn't notice any difference in fatigue or discomfort (unrelated to glasses fit, that is) between the two 3D technologies.
42”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Julie-A.-Belanger (Sep, 2011)The TV looked very good on the stand provided btw if you have a surface that can handle the 43lb weight.
size
55"
42"
LW5600 by c|net (Jun, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 47-inch 47LW5600, but this review also applies to the other screen size in the series.
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.
thickness
LW5600 by SKRAPPY13 (Feb, 2012)It looks like most TVs out there, the bezel is pretty thin, and what is more amazing is how "Thin" and "light" this tv is... very impressed... over all its a good looking tv.
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.
Performance Real world tests of LG LW5600 vs LG LV5500
power consumption
LW5600 by c|net (Jun, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the LG LW5600 series, but we did test the 47-inch model.
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.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the LV5500 42"
| Significantly bigger | 55" | vs | 42" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 30% bigger | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Higher contrast ratio | 8,000,000:1 | vs | 34,260:1 |
| More than 233.5x higher contrast ratio | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 82.04% | vs | 75.32% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Advantages compared to the LW5600 55"
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Lighter | 13,199 g | vs | 21,999 g |
| More than 40% lighter | |||
Reviews Word on the street
LG LW5600 | LG LV5500 | ||
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 | Rated by 441 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Marsha-A.-Lavoie (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Michael-D.-Newcomer--Photography-Junkie (Jan, 2012) | Rated by 301 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Keith-Helms Rated 100% by by Brian (Dec, 2011) | |
picture quality
LG LV5500 42" | Rated 66% by 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.
LG LV5500 42" | Rated 66% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)On the flipside the LW5600 and especially the Samsung looked a good deal richer and more saturated thanks to their deeper black levels.
LG LV5500 42" | Rated 66% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)The LV5500 exhibited the same tendency as its bigger brother LW5600 to crush shadow detail: the dark exteriors of the rebel Romulan ship in the "Star Trek" reboot looked crisp and dynamic on the competing Samsung, but washed-out on the LGs.
design
LG LV5500 42" | Rated 66% by by c|net (Nov, 2011)The company can deliver a television like the reasonably stylish LW5600 and LW9800, but it made some strange decisions with the LV5500 series.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Thinnest |
 | 3 | LG LM6200 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 5 | LG LS5700 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 6 | LG LM6700 2-way tie: Thinnest |
 | 8 | Samsung UN46ES6500 6-way tie: Supports 3D |
