Sharp LC-20S4US

24 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Image quality (19)
Value for money (7)
Usability (3)
Color (3)
Design (3)

Negative
Black level (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and usability. The color and value for money are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the energy efficiency. There are some negative reviews about the black level.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sharp LC-20S4US is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: speakergeek (shopzilla.com)

Great first LCD

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Sep, 2006

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Consumer review by: (shopzilla.com)

Sharp Aquos LC-20S4U 20 in Flat Panel LCD TV

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Amazon review summary for the Sharp LC-20S4US

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of the Sharp LC-20S4US from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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89% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Amazon Addict (amazon.com)

EXCELLENT TV! Our 3rd one!!

We have a 15" Sharp Aquos we bought almost 2 years ago in our kitchen and a 20" installed on our patio. My parents liked it so much they had me order them one which is now installed on their patio. The reputation of Sharp is great the picture quality...

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review by: Fluffy White Puppy Girl (amazon.com)

Perfection

Cannot say enough good things about this Aquos TV. It's just superior in all areas, and the price has come down as well.

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review by: A. Saflekos (amazon.com)

AWESOME

This tv is SOOO cool! I love it! We did tons of research before buying a flat screen for the bedroom. This tv had awesome reviews and now I see why. The cheapest I found it elsewhere was $700 and it was only $500 here with free shipping. You CANNOT...

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review by: RDH (amazon.com)

Excellent small LCD TV

Very satisfied with the picture and compactness (below picture speakers). DVD picture clarity and sharpness is fantastic. However, mostly used as an alternate TV for watching analog cable. Very good picture quality with regular cable which is one of...

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review by: M. Pickering (amazon.com)

Perfect For Our Needs

For nearly 10 months we had a 15" Sharp Aquos LCD TV sitting on a countertop in our dinning room. The speakers were on the sides of the display screen, so it made the television fairly wide, even though it had a 4:3 aspect ratio picture. The picture...

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review by: M. L. Hustead (amazon.com)

If there were more stars, I would rate it even higher

Works great, easy to operate, great picture. Excellent value.

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review by: M. Breaux (amazon.com)

Excellent picture

Very clear, sharp picture with good contrast. Used in a bright kitchen between south windows, this television is excellent viewed from any angle. Definitely would buy another.

Nov, 2006

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Product Specifications

Thanks to Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT LCD panel, the 20-inch LC-20S4U features high brightness levels of 430 cd/m2 and low glare reflection. When combined with the Optical Picture Control that automatically adjusts the sets' brightness level based on the room's ambient light, consumers experience superb video in a wide variety of conditions - even if the television is placed near a window, lamp or other strong light source. Since it it EDTV Monitor, this set is compatible with progressive-scan (480p) DVD videos. Along with superior brightness levels, the S4U sets have 500:1 contrast ratios and 170-degree viewing angles.In addition to Sharp's Emmy Award-winning LCD technology, AQUOS LC-TVs are well known for their distinctive, modern design and styling. Continuing in that tradition, the new S4U series has a contemporary black finish along the cabinet sides, silver trim at the top and bottom, and bottom-mounted speakers that deliver life-like sound for experiencing prime-time shows and Hollywood blockbusters.