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Toshiba Regza RL853 Series LED TV (32", 37", 42")

Toshiba Regza RL853 Series LED TV (32", 37", 42")

49 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (18)
Image quality (16)
Design (2)
Tuner (1)
Usability (1)

Negative
Black level (1)
Build quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money and usability. The design and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the black level and build quality, while there are mixed views on the resolution and remote control.

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build quality, black level

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Toshiba Regza RL853 Series LED TV (32", 37", 42") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (homecinemachoice.com)

HARDWARE REVIEW: Toshiba 42RL853

Toshiba's 42RL853 is tailor-made for the mainstream, says Steve May. But that doesn't preclude a few surprises

Resolution+ adds detail to SD sources; BCC iPlayer and YouTube integration

Poor motion resolution; only streamed MPEGs from our network

Overall, the 41RL853 can be considered reasonable value and a presentable proposition for penny-pinchers, even if it lacks the sex appeal (and ‘net smarts) of Toshiba’s incoming elite.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: Steve May (t3.com)

Toshiba 42RL853 review

Are those bland looks just a cover for hidden talents?

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Toshiba 42RL853

This great bargain option in Toshiba's 2011 TV range ups the feature count of previous models.

Remarkably good value ; Good feature count for the money ; Bright, punchy pictures

Online features not very expansive ; Black level response ; Thin audio

The 42RL853 does enough with its features and handling of normal, day to day TV fodder to be well worth considering by anyone out to maximise their screen-size-to-budget ratio. It’s certainly a preferable option to Toshiba’s own 42HL833, and...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Toshiba Regza RL (32RL853) review

The Toshiba Regza RL is a decent mid-range TV that offers up warm and detailed HD and SD pictures, but its Internet and media-streaming features are sadly second-rate.

Slick design ; Rich, warm colours ; Good contrast performance ; Well-designed EPG

Poor Internet and media-streaming features ; Plasticky remote ; Tinny sound from the speakers

On the whole, the 853 is a good mid-range set. It has a slick design, a sharp EPG and crisp, warm HD pictures. Apart from the iPlayer app, however, the rest of its Internet and media streaming features leave much to be desired.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: Steve May (reghardware.co.uk)

Toshiba Regza 42RL853 42in LED TV

Review Toshiba is pushing the envelope in the world of TV technology. From its growing preoccupation with auto-stereoscopic (glasses-free 3D) screens, to cerebrally smart TVs that use Cell and CEVO [1] processors for multitasking and advanced picture...

Entry-level, net-connected 42in LED backlit TV.

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: Loadit (cnet.co.uk)

Toshiba Regza RL (32RL853)

Not worth the money

too expensive

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Toshiba Regza RL853 Series LED TV (32", 37", 42")

alaTest has collected and analysed 43 user reviews of the Toshiba Regza RL853 Series LED TV (32", 37", 42") from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

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91% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: J. A. McDermaid (amazon.co.uk)

Really good inexpensive full hd tv

This is a really good, inexpensive tv. It was easy to setup (i am a man who reads instruction books first) and easy to connect other items to. After buying this I invested in a Panasonic Blu Ray surround sound system (as Toshiba don't do them) and as I...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Fraser (amazon.co.uk)

Dodgy sound great picture

The TV is great mounted on the wall. Good picture and then discovered that the HDMi feed does not work so no sound. A real pain as asked to return, etc. I am sure it will be sorted but you just want things to work.

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: SMP (amazon.co.uk)