Sharp Aquos XD1E Series LCD TV (32", 37", 42", 46", 52") Expert Reviews

If you want a big, 1080p LCD they don't come much bigger and stuffed full of pixels than the Sharp Aquos LC46XD1E. This huge, high-quality screen is sure to impress everyone who sees it, even before you turn it on

Picture quality on standard- and high-definition material; styling

Sound quality; annoying video inputs

A great TV that offers pretty good value for money -- its standard-definition performance makes watching Freeview much more pleasurable than on its big-screen rivals

The stylish Sharp Aquos LC37XD1E is a 1080p LCD that displays amazing high-definition content. It's also easy to set up, has well-designed menus and a good range of connections, including two HDMIs inputs

Styling; high-definition picture quality

Freeview picture quality; non-standard component video connection

The Sharp Aquos LC37XD1E is a solid performer -- Freeview and standard-definition aren't perfect but its high-definition performance is excellent

'Full HD' 1080p specification; sublime styling; dual HDMI connections; outstanding image quality

Limited conventional connectivity

Sharp's LC42XD1E is a 1080p-compatible screen built for the latest high-definition DVD players and games consoles, and its image quality is exceptional. People with older AV tech will be restricted by its limited analogue connectivity, but this is a new b...

The LC-46XD1E is one of the best-looking 1080p LCDs around

Decent audio quality; Full HD capability; Bright and vibrant pictures

Some colours can look over-dominant

Another big leap forward for Sharp comes with the LC-46XD1E's contrast ratio, which rises to a spectacular (by LCD standards) 2,000:1. This is only achieved with the help of a dynamic contrast system, where the light output of the TV's lamp is automatical...

Sharp wades into this battle of the big boys all guns blazing with this 46-incher - a gem of a Full HD LCD TV. It's made all the more glittering by the two grand pricetag and has only a couple of niggles to its name.

Highly impressive pictures across the board, Excellent truD processing, Attractive price

Quite light on features, Slightly reflective screen, Some motion and noise issues

An impressive large-scale LCD TV made all the better by some aggressive pricing

It looks completely different from previous Sharp efforts, with its sultry curves and designer flourishes

Looks great, Vastly improved black levels, Decent price

No component video input

Couple those stunning pictures the sleek looks, fine features and impressive audio accompaniment, you've got an LCD TV that's well worth £1,300 of anyone's money

The elegant gloss black frame with silver trim and neatly-concealed under-screen speakers are attractive

Attractive, Full HD

Lifeless audio, Standard-def pics disappoint

Inconsistent standard-def pictures and sound quality do hamper the LC-37XD1E, but its hi-def performance is good enough to earn our recommendation

This screen isn't perfect as its colors aren't very true and connectivity is a bit light. However, it's very reactive and suffers from minimal noise. With a good price and reassuring warranty, we recommend this Full HD only for those have definitively mov...

Has Sharp produced the big screen TV bargain of the year?

The 52XD1E is certainly a good TV, especially for the money, and will doubtless satisfy anyone who decides to buy one, at least while viewing HD sources. Yet we have to say that if it were our money, the extra picture quality and enhanced feature count of...

We've already seen and thoroughly enjoyed 42-inch and 46-inch models from Sharp's potent new XD1E range. But today we're stretching Sharp's talents to a whole new dimension with the massive 52-inch 52XD1E

1:1 pixel scanning, Great looks, Superb picture colour and clarity

Black levels still can't match plasma, Dynamic contrast can leave pictures too dark

The quality king-sized screen marker is no longer exclusively plasma