Sharp Aqous LC-D85U Series LCD HDTV ( 42", 46", 52" ) Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the glare. The screen also impresses, but many are less positive about the menu.

Glare, Screen, Image

Menu, Remote control, Color, Sound

Reviewers rate this product 92/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Sharp Aqous LC-D85U Series LCD HDTV ( 42", 46", 52" ) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U is a television that won't disappoint you. The only consumer complaints have been regarding the TV stand, which in some may not fit correctly. But if this occurs, a technician can adjust the TV to fit. Another complaint is ...

Superb value— offers excellent quality and performance for a virtually unbeatable price, Great picture— 1080p (full HD) picture that blazes at 120Hz to provide flawless images, Monster— 52 glorious inches of screen at a 1920 x 1080 resolution and 16:9 ...

This goliath produces a dazzling picture for half the price of a Sony...

Though the images that the Sharp LC-42D85U puts up on its screen aren't spectacular, they're more than acceptable. The sound is impressive--within the limits of any TV's sound. And the $1100 street price (as of April 22, 2009) keeps the LC-42D85U ...

Reasonably priced Excellent surround-sound emulation

Poorly designed remote No quick menu

On the whole, the Sharp LC-42D85U is a fine TV. It does a solid job of handling video and sound, but there is little about this set that really stands out

Getting a sweet deal on a solid product is always a good thing, especially in an economy like this one. Sharp's Aquos LC-52D85U ($2,099.99 direct) is one of the least expensive LCD HDTVs you can get that features detail-enhancing 120-Hz display ...

Solid value. Energy efficient. Five HDMI ports

Picture contrast lags behind some competing brands. No multimedia features

Talk about "the big picture": Sharp's 52-inch Aquos LC-52D85U LCD TV delivers an admirable performance at an appealing price.

Sharp LC-46D85U. The all new Sharp LC46D85U LCD TV's fine motion technology for 120Hz frame-rate conversion along with the 4ms super-fast response time ensures you get the ultimate HDTV viewing. The D85U Series HDTV's from Sharp are known for their ...

Sharp LC-52D85U. Sharp's latest AQUOS Series LC52D85U is a perfect balance of fine outlook and impressive features. The 120Hz frame-rate conversion, fine motion technology along with a super-fast 4ms pixel-response time, helps the Sharp LC52D85U ...