LG LG5000 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47",52") Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 325 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity. The price also impresses, but many are less positive about the remote control.

Connectivity, Price, Image

Remote control, Color, Sound

Reviewers rate this product 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the LG LG5000 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47",52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

It's big and it's cheap -- well, comparitively speaking -- and that combination is the LG 52LG5000's appeal. For the more quality-discerning types, it does have some black level problems, but they're not terrible. Plus, the TV's design, 'invisible' ...

Size ; well designed ; bright and colourful pictures

Black levels aren't grea ; viewing angle is rather limited ; some colour tones are slightly strange

While we appreciate LG's efforts in making a 52-inch LCD TV available for just £1,350, it's a pity that -- perhaps inevitably -- you have to swallow a few performance compromises along the way. Whether you can live with these compromises is pretty ...

The LG 32LG5000 32-inch television is an easy-to-use, affordable set, but it still has plenty of scope for tweaking the picture quality. It has different modes for gaming, watching films and sport, and can also adjust picture quality based on the ...

Design ; picture ; sound ; price

Bad out-of-the-box image settings need tweaking by user

A good TV -- it's not going to set the world alight with its special features, but it does offer sturdy picture performance alongside great sound. It's perfect for people looking for a simple TV that's both easy to use and able to display video from a ...

We weren't hugely impressed with the 32in and 42in LG5000 models, so can the 52in one do any better?

The 52LG5000 isn't anything like the horror show we'd feared it might be after spending time with its much smaller sibling. In fact, with the right sort of bright, colourful, relatively static HD footage, its pictures can look very appealing indeed - ...

High-def gaming looks visuall stunning on LG's behemoth LCD TV

Excellent Full HD pictures with decent depth ; Good connectivity ; Great stereo audio performance

Blacks could be deeper

Naturally, CGI-animation is a good fit for Full HD, and I'm yet to meet somebody who hasn't been wowed by a computer-rendered cartoon played at 1080p through any set

We found this pretty LCD TV extremely easy to use

Easy to use ; Vibrant, rich pictures ; Competitive price

Not Full HD ; Motion smearing ; Poor black levels

Sonically, the set is surprisingly good considering it has no visible speakers, combining expansive soundstage dynamics with some solid bass. Some effects can sound too dislocated from the screen, mind

It's affordable and stylish, but picture quality isn't up to the high standards set by the competition

Competitive price; good build/style for the money; decent picture with DVD/Blu-ray

Poor TV tuner; malnourished sound; picture not as sharp or natural as some rivals

LG should be warmly applauded for its endeavours, but the 47LG5000 isn't a bargain at any price

Good looks, good spec, good build

Lags a ways behind the best where pure picture quality is concerned

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