LG 55LH85 Review: 55″ LCD HDTV

Up for review: LG 55LH85 55 inch LCD TV.  The new LG 55LH85 is a part of the recently launched LH85 series of LCD models. With wireless capability and a separate media box, LG has tried to design this series as a very high end LCD line. Unlike its other popular BD Series, the LH85 Series don’t have a built-in Blu-ray player, but they have a friendly wireless capability option that reduces the number of wires going to the LCD in a wall mount setting. The LG 55LH85 claims to deliver uncompressed 1080p content without wires, courtesy of its proprietary 60GHz radio and the multi-element antenna array.

Although the 55-inch LG 55LH85 doesn’t have the advanced 240Hz response rate feature, the TruMotion 120Hz with dejudder processing isn’t bad either. This technology loaded 120Hz refresh rate is most likely to improve the image quality. Plus, dejudder processing will take care of the image blur problem. The new LCD has full color management controls including the 10-point IRE system which will deliver extensive range of image output.

LG has incorporated a picture wizard technology in the LH85 series, which as per the electronic manufacturer will use a series of onscreen test patterns to ease user calibration. As a result, better picture quality will be delivered. Besides, the 55LH85 has LG’s proprietary Intelligent Room Lighting Sensor feature, which will automatically adjusts the brightness according to room lights. The 24p Real Cinema processing will enhance the movie watching experience as movies can be viewed in their original 24frames per second format.

Slated to be available in market during May this year, LG is yet to announce the price of its new LH85 Series. But with so many high-end features, it’s only natural to assume that it won’t be cheap. Some key specification points of the new LG 55LH85 have been highlighted as follows.

LG 55LH85 Features and Specifications Review:

• 55″ Screen
• Full HD 1080p via Uncompressed Wireless Transmission from media box
• TruMotion 120Hz with dejudder processing
• Intelligent Room Lighting Sensor
• 24p Real Cinema
• Four HDMI (V.1.3) with Deep Color
• ISFccc Ready
• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)
• LG SimpLink™ (HDMI-CEC)
• Smart Energy Saving Plus
• LG Core Technologies
• Clear Voice
• Invisible speaker system
• Energy Star 3.0 compliant
• LG Core Technologies
• Easy UI Menu System

Apart from the wireless capability and separate media box technology, the new LG 55LH85 features many of LG’s core technologies, such as the Intelligent Sensor or Easy UI Menu System. Like all other LG LCD models, the new 55” LH85 Series LCD uses Super-in Plane Switching (S-IPS) LCD panel technology which will deliver advanced color contrast and faster response times.

With 4x HDMI 1.3 inputs with Deep Color, the LG 55LH85 seems to have enough options to plug-in to external sources. LG’s trademark Simplink technology supports connecting to compatible cameras and camcorders. An additional USB 2.0 port is there which is likely to access digital music and photos. For its energy saving features, this new LCD is also awarded with US Govt’s Energy Star 3.0 certification.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives LG 55LH85 8/10 stars!