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Sharp LC-40LE550U

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3 editorial reviews
The Sharp LE551U series of LED HDTVs offers a strong picture and a surprisingly friendly price tag for such a large panel.Read more
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Sharp's 550U is a good budget buy, although there are some noticeable flaws.Read more
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Pros

  • excellent contrast ratio
  • this Sharp is delightfully debonair
  • Content looks satisfactory

Cons

  • LEDs usually have poor viewing angles
  • only has a refresh rate of 60 Hz
  • lackluster colors
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 40 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 60 Hz
  • no
  • no
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Sharp LC-40LE550U - Pros & Cons

Sharp LC-40LE550U

Pros

  • excellent contrast ratio
  • this Sharp is delightfully debonair
  • Content looks satisfactory
  • black level is excellent for an LED
  • Solid shadow and highlight detail
  • The screen fared better in color accuracy than in brightness and black level

Cons

  • LEDs usually have poor viewing angles
  • only has a refresh rate of 60 Hz
  • lackluster colors
  • isn t a noticeable shift in temperature across the input signal spectrum
  • dimmer whites and brighter blacks
  • The scenes leaned slightly cool in general
  • It has no online connectivity through Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Sharp LC-40LE550U - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
40 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
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

Sharp LC-40LE550U - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size40.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio4,000,000:1
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Viewing distance
Optimal64.0 in
Minimum48.0 in
Maximum100.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x100mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
Number of USB ports1
USB 2.0 ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portyes
Number of VGA ports1
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height21.5 in
Width36.38 in
Weight25.99 lb
Depth3.5 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height24.13 in
Width40.0 in
Weight30.91 lb
Depth6.13 in
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Power
Ac Frequency60.0 Hz
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Smart Tvno
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Ethernetno
USByes
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Body with stand
Height23.0 in
Width36.38 in
Weight27.6 lb
Depth9.13 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+no

Sharp LC-40LE550U - Q&A (1)

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Sharp LC-40LE550U Sharp - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Sharp LC-40LE550U Sharp LC-39LE551U Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.04.2014
Sharp LC-39LE551U Review
4.0

The Sharp LE551U series of LED HDTVs offers a strong picture and a surprisingly friendly price tag for such a large panel.

By Will Greenwald
12 minute read
Sharp LC-40LE550U Sharp LC-40LE550U Review – (LC40LE550U) 40” 60Hz LED TV
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Sharp LC-40LE550U Review – (LC40LE550U) 40” 60Hz LED TV
5 minute read
Sharp LC-40LE550U Sharp Aquos LC-40LE550U LED TV Review
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Published: 18.06.2013
Sharp Aquos LC-40LE550U LED TV Review

Sharp's 550U is a good budget buy, although there are some noticeable flaws.

By Josh Fields
8 minute read

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