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LG 42LA690V

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The affordable LG 42LA690V packs in a host of Smart online featuresRead more
Get connected for less with this sub-£1,000 42in Smart 3DTV The entry-level Smart 3DTV sector is shaping up to be the hottest battleground for mass-market TVs. This year we’re seeing a wave of well-tooled tellies that appear to give away nothing to their more expensive brethren. You, dear buyer, are getting more tech than ever for your money. Typical of this value charge is the 42LA690V from LG. £900 (or less) will get you a 42-incher with high-quality Smart functionality and 3D-vision.Read more
LG's 42LA690 is an attractive TV that delivers engaging HD images, but struggles with standard-def. Catch-up support could be better too.Read more
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Pros

  • Video file support is comparably comprehensive
  • Colours enjoy a luminosity which is easy on the eye
  • rich supply of Internet TV services are easily accessible via the intuitive UI

Cons

  • lack of advanced picture processing does rather limit
  • LG has cut corners is picture processing
  • it is not a Genuine/Original remote

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 100 Hz
  • no
  • yes
  • yes

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LG 42LA690V - Pros & Cons

LG 42LA690V

Pros

  • Video file support is comparably comprehensive
  • Colours enjoy a luminosity which is easy on the eye
  • rich supply of Internet TV services are easily accessible via the intuitive UI
  • The wand remote is absolutely brilliant
  • The panels can also be quickly re-ordered too
  • The whole system looks quite pretty and is fairly easy to use
  • one works very well and helps you quickly achieve good results
  • TV's onboard media player is pretty good
  • The lineup of available apps is reasonably good

Cons

  • lack of advanced picture processing does rather limit
  • LG has cut corners is picture processing
  • it is not a Genuine/Original remote
  • there is often a really poor lip sync problem
  • home cinema system
  • a ribbon that has been twisted into a sort of elongated U shape
  • the passive system halves the horizontal 3D resolution
  • backlighting was pretty even across the display
  • The set only has three HDMI ports onboard
  • on the edges of circular or diagonal edges of objects during

LG 42LA690V - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
100 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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LG 42LA690V - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
HDRno
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Quantum dot displayno
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Internet features
  • Web Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Local dimmingyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology type
Passive
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs6
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
Supports Dual view/playyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
DLNAyes
Streaming standards
  • Miracast
  • WiDi
NFCyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height24.96 in
Width37.44 in
Weight31.53 lb
Depth10.59 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
MCI 400
Type of index/Measurement method
LG Motion Clarity Index 400
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • JPS
  • MPO
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • EAC3
  • HE-AAC
  • PCM
Headphone outputyes
Noise Reductionyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type400x400mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
HDMI version1.4
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portno
S-video portno
DVI portno
DisplayPortno
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portno
Digital optical portyes
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height22.2 in
Width37.44 in
Weight26.9 lb
Depth1.36 in
Colour of productBlack
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Annual Energy Use76.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Max52.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supportedDivX HD
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p

LG 42LA690V - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you like about LG TVs?
    frederick
    over 1 year ago
    I think LG’s TVs are overrated and do not offer good value for the money.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on 42LA690V?
    florencia
    over 1 year ago
    Of course. It has smart TV. A smart TV is a television set that has internet connectivity and the ability to run apps and streaming services. This means that you can use your smart TV to watch online content from platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and many others.
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