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LG 42LF5600

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User ratings:
11
3.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
9 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Not a bad choice for watching in a well-lit room, but this TV lacks dark room flexibility.Read more
The LG LF5600 is a very basic budget TV that lacks many modern features, like internet connectivity and USB video playback. It doesn't have great picture quality...Read more
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Pros

  • clean
  • color-free grayscale shades are strong
  • wide viewing angles

Cons

  • it lacks the flexibility for movie night
  • utility belt fade in shadows and are washed out
  • unsatisfying dark-room viewing

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 41.9 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 60 Hz
  • no
  • no

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LG 42LF5600 - Pros & Cons

LG 42LF5600

Pros

  • clean
  • color-free grayscale shades are strong
  • wide viewing angles
  • good color production
  • clean neutral tones
  • Picture Quality 1080p Input Native 1080p content looks good
  • sleek
  • minimal appearance and a simple charcoal finish
  • solid color and grayscale accuracy and

Cons

  • it lacks the flexibility for movie night
  • utility belt fade in shadows and are washed out
  • unsatisfying dark-room viewing
  • it lacks the flexibility for darker environments
  • lack of viewing flexibility is the LF5600's biggest flaw
  • the backlight uniformity was disappointing
  • the overall contrasts is poor due to luminous shadow tones
  • lack of HDMI inputs can cause frustration
  • get very loud and at higher volumes pumping artifacts
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • couple of lights in the room will have a big impact on the picture

LG 42LF5600 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
41.9 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
250 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
60 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

LG 42LF5600 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size41.9 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Static Contrast Ratio1200:1
Brightness250.0 cd/m²
Number of colors16.7 million
Screen width36.61 in
Screen height20.59 in
Panel TypeIPS
Panel Bit Depth8 bits
Pixel Pitch0.02 in
Pixel Density53.0 ppi
Display Area89.28 %
Input Lag30.0 ms
Frame Rate Controlno
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Features
Smart Tvno
Video camerano
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Ethernetno
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Body with stand
Height24.0 in
Width37.8 in
Weight20.9 lb
Depth8.6 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG XR
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • Analog
  • Clear QAM
  • ATSC
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supportedMP3
Clear Voiceyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
Removable standyes
Height adjustmentno
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports2
USByes
USB 2.0 ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
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Body without stand
Height22.3 in
Width37.8 in
Weight20.3 lb
Depth2.2 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height26.0 in
Width41.69 in
Weight25.6 lb
Depth6.0 in
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Power
Voltage 220Vyes
Voltage 110Vyes
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Average65.0 W
Power Consumption Eco40.0 W
Power Consumption Max90.0 W
Amperage0.9 A
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVI
  • DivX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MKV
  • QuickTime
  • MP4
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Cpu
CPU TypeL15

LG 42LF5600 - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are your thoughts on LG televisions?
    hisako
    over 1 year ago
    I have owned LG TVs for many years and have never had any trouble with them.
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