- 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...
- Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
- Panasonic VIERA VT30
- LG LM7600
- Vizio XVT3D Series
- Sharp AQUOS 632 Series
- 60" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released September, 2011
Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2011)While the Kuro stays deeper for anyone not in the sweet spot, the Elite's black levels remain remarkably dark.
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Released September, 2011
Rated 76% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Both types of 3D TV can handle any of the new 3D formats used by Blu-ray, TV broadcasts, and video games, and both require viewers to don 3D glasses, but each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series compared to the LG LW9800
“60
LED-backlit
Rated 20% by by shoe-maniacThe good: Produces the deepest black levels of any large-screen display we've tested; extremely accurate color points and color temperature; superb antireflective screen; 72Hz refresh mode works well with 1080p/24 sources; Pure picture mode delivers superior settings out of the box; extensive picture controls; excellent connectivity, including 4 HDMI and one PC input; styling that's all business.
55”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011)To me passive 3D gives a better viewing experience and getting extra 3D glasses is very cheap.
size
60"
55"
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by Jon-R.-Chance (Jan, 2013)This is the greatest TV ever sold, I got a 3D blu-ray and the 3D on this TV is the best 3D picture I have ever seen.
LW9800 by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011)I've read that passive 3D sets like mine cannot display as good a picture as active 3D sets, and some reviewers complain about jagged edges on diagonal objects and circles.
thickness
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by Mark-D (Oct, 2011)They are absolutely astounding, to the point that I was distracted by the depth when I first starting using the TV.
LW9800 by c|net (Oct, 2011)Although graced with a single-pane face-meaning the bezel and the screen are fronted by one sheet of plastic-a transparent-edged frame, and a relatively thin bezel, the LG LW9800 ultimately isn't as stylish as competing TVs like Sony's monolithic XBR-HX929 or Samsung's stunning, all-picture UND8000.
Performance Real world tests of Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series vs LG LW9800
power consumption
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by c|net (Dec, 2011)We did not test the power consumption of the 70-inch member of the Sharp Elite PRO-X5FD series, but we did test the 60-inch model.
black levels
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by Mark-D (Oct, 2011)So if you have a KDL55XBR8 and you want a TV that is better, with better picture, sound, black levels, and motion enhancement (and you have the money), this is your TV.
LW9800 by c|net (Oct, 2011)While solid in Low mode, the black levels of the LG LW9800 were visibly brighter than on the other high-end TVs in our lineup.
contrast ratio
Elite Pro-X5FD Series by c|net (Dec, 2011)As a result the Elite maintained its advantage in perceived contrast ratio or "pop" over the non-Kuro plasmas in pretty much every scene, regardless of how dark, bright or mixed the content therein.
LW9800 by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011)Out of the box, it performed well - bright sharp picture with rich color and deep blacks.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the LG LW9800
| Bigger | 60" | vs | 55" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 10% bigger | |||
| More HDMI ports | 5 | vs | 4 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Average power consumption | 204 Watts | vs | 270 Watts |
| Consumes around 25% less power | |||
| Has a QWERTY remote | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote | |||
| Deeper blacks | 0.0007 cd/sq. m. | vs | 0.0108 cd/sq. m. |
| 15.4x deeper blacks | |||
| More accurate color temperature out-of-the-box | 6,657K | vs | 5,910K |
| 3.8x more accurate color temperature out-of-the-box | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 86.3% | vs | 81.16% |
| More than 5% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Advantages compared to the Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
| Significantly cheaper 3D glasses | FPR 3D Glasses, 15 dollars | vs | AN-3DG20-E, 90 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6x cheaper 3D glasses | |||
| More consistent calibrated gamma | 2.21 | vs | 2.23 |
| 4.4x more consistent calibrated gamma | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 400 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| Thinner bezel width at widest point | 25.4 mm | vs | 31.75 mm |
| More than 20% thinner bezel width at widest point | |||
| Slimmer | 25 mm | vs | 76 mm |
| 3x slimmer | |||
| Thinner bezel width at narrowest point | 25.4 mm | vs | 31.75 mm |
| More than 20% thinner bezel width at narrowest point | |||
| Slightly lighter | 28,984 g | vs | 32,477 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series | LG LW9800 | ||
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 |  Rated by 24 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by AN (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by B.-LaCarte--brucelusa1 (Dec, 2012) Rated 100% by by Joe-C (Jan, 2013) | Rated by 3 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011) | |
sharpness
Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Maek (Mar, 2012)Sharp's inclusion of a 4th pixel color on their other AQUOS actually makes it to the Elite and does a fine job.
Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2011)We asked Sharp to pinpoint the exact number of dimming zones but the company declined, saying only that the 60-inch Elite has more than 216 zones-the number LG quoted us for the LW9800-while the 70-inch Elite has "significantly more" than the 60-incher.
Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Maek (Mar, 2012)However, never fear...perhaps you may be put off by the fact that it's technically owned by Sharp now, but the Pioneer techs who originally made the best flat screens in the world have returned the Elite model to the showroom floor.
picture quality
Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Mark-D (Oct, 2011)If I had to pick one thing that stands out on the Elite, I would say the black levels.
LG LW9800 55" | Rated 76% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Seen from off-angle the LW9800's black levels became washed out relatively quickly and blooming became much worse than when the image was seen from straight on.
LG LW9800 55" | Rated 76% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Our biggest complaint in this category was the LW9800's tendency toward blue in extremely dark areas, an issue that was more obvious on this set (thanks to its lighter black levels) than on the Sonys and even the Vizio.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) Most even colors after calibration |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA VT30 Most even colors at default settings |
 | 3 | LG LM7600 Cheapest 3D glasses |
 | 5 | Sharp AQUOS 632 Series Highest contrast ratio |
 | 6 | Sony HX850 5-way tie: Most composite A/V ports |
 | 7 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX950 Series 6-way tie: Supports Skype |
 | 8 | LG LM9600 Biggest screen |
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