The LG 42LW550T is an affordable option for those dying to hop on the 3D TV bandwagon. The LG 42LW550T may be a bargain but it still performs admirably. The passive 3D tech works to deliver impressive 3D images from inexpensive glasses. The first time you watch something
There’s a real sense of looking at something in the third dimension. The LG 42LW550T comes with seven s
Attractive results in 2D and 3D
Accurate colours
Average deltaE of 3.1
Light
Comfortable passive 3D glasses
Matte display (so not many reflections) and low energy consumption (90 W)
One of the best LCD 3D TVs
Not much crosstalk and less eyestrain than with active 3D technology
The editors didn't like
Soft 3D images
Some Edge LED blotching
Audio sounds slightly tinny
Plex streaming software is buggy
Full HD 3D not as detailed as on active 3D screens
Very limited vertical viewing angle
Uninspiring audio
Recommended by TR
Lack of 3D detail
Slightly jagged contours in 3D
Poor input lag
Not the most confident with motion or edge definition
Struggles with iPlayer
However
As impressive as the 3D tech is
The images aren’t enough to excite. The LG 42LW550T lacks the ‘wow’ factor that other high-end 3D TVs have. The LG 42LW550T has a high standard to live up to
At a little over £560, the LG 42LW550T is an affordable option for those dying to hop on the 3D TV bandwagon. The LG 42LW550T may be a bargain but it still performs admirably. The passive 3D tech works to deliver impressive 3D images from inexpensive glasses. The first time you watch something, there’s a real sense of looking at something in the third dimension. The LG 42LW550T comes with seven s
However, as impressive as the 3D tech is, the images aren’t enough to excite. The LG 42LW550T lacks the ‘wow’ factor that other high-end 3D TVs have. The LG 42LW550T has a high standard to live up to, but doesn’t quite reach it.
The LG 42LW550T is capable of displaying images with a genuine sense of 3D but its pictures failed to get us excited. LG 42LW550T is tagged with LG, 42LW550T, review, 3D, LED television and 42-inch. Select a tag (LG, for example) to find everything on...
Strong 3D performance, Topnotch Internet features, Deep black levels, Rich, natural colours
Audio sounds slightly tinny, Plex streaming software is buggy
The LG 32LW550T is an impressive all-rounder, thanks to its bright and perky 2D pictures and excellent passive 3D performance. It also has good Internet and digital media features and cheap passive 3D glasses....
Attractive results in 2D and 3D, Accurate colours: average deltaE of 3.1, Light, comfortable passive 3D glasses, Matte display (so not many reflections) and low energy consumption (90 W), One of the best LCD 3D TVs: not much crosstalk and less eyestrain than with active 3D technology
Contrast ratio not quite perfect (1005:1), More crosstalk visibile thanon a plasma 3D TV, Media player doesn't support M2TS or MTS files
The LG LW550T television only just misses out on a four-star rating because it can't quite deliver the same image quality as its big brother the LG LW650S. That doesn't take away from the fact that it's a great 3D TV....
LG managed to produce a 3D TV that is both effective and practical for the majority of consumers. Even though the 47LW550T cannot resolve 1080 vertical lines in 3D mode, it is quite capable of delivering compelling 3D experience without a premium price...
Top class upscaling, user interface, clean and flicker-free 3D, seven pairs of 3D glasses
Soft 3D images, some Edge LED blotching
Those after sports on Sky, Virgin, Freesat and Freeview should look no further. At its core a darn good 2D set boasting superb 2D Blu-ray, excellent upscaling, a brilliant online dimension, great iPhone app and a silky smooth user interface, this engag...
Published: 2011-05-17, Author: John Archer , review by: trustedreviews.com
Seven 3D glasses included for free, 3D viewing is comfortable and sociable, Excellent multimedia functionality,
full HD 3D not as detailed as on active 3D screens, Very limited vertical viewing angle, Uninspiring audio, Recommended by TR,
The 42LW550T improves dramatically on all the issues that upset us about the 55LW650T. Admittedly much of this improvement might be down simply to the relative smallness of its screen, but improvements are improvements however they happen. And in this ...
Seven 3D glasses included for free, Relatively relaxing passive 3D pictures, No 3D flicker, Bright and punchy images, Fair value
Lack of 3D detail, Slightly jagged contours in 3D, Poor input lag
LG's passive Cinema 3D technology has so far proved hit and miss. The 47LW550T impressed, while the 55LW650T disappointed, the 42-inch 42LW550T arrives with mixed expectations.It is also the latest combatant in the increasingly rancorous scuffle betwee...
Abstract: D display technology has slowly, but steadily moved from passive to active, but LG has decided to go against the flow and revert to passive technology. However, in order to be completely clear - the switch to CINEMA 3D passive display is anything but a...
