Sharp LC-60LE750U Review (LC60LE750U)
240Hz 60 Inch Edge Lit Smart LED TV 1080p
by Robert Wiley, Senior Editor
The Sharp LC-60LE750U LED TV provides some of the best value when it comes to larger screen sizes. The 750 series places a focus on picture quality, but drops the active 3D playback seen on the 757 series LED TVs. Getting rid of 3D lowers the retail price by a good bit to make it very appealing to those not interested in 3D but want some of Sharp's best picture quality features. The biggest feature driving picture quality is the AQUOS UV2A display that widens the range of colors and pushes the best contrast out of the 240Hz panel. Consider all of the Smart Central internet features with the 35 watt built in audio system and you've got quite the complete package.
Picture Quality
A bright and colorful picture is the highlight of the picture of the Sharp 750 series LED TVs. The Quattron color technology adds yellow subpixels to the basic red, blue, green format to get even more color possibilities out of the display. Much more accurate color is the result. The AQUOS UV2A display, seen on the 757 series as well, aims to improve the brightness and contrast. Light-flow through is impacted the most with this screen technology. The 60LE750U is ideal for bright room viewing.
Contrast and Black Levels
Though not of the top measurement in either of these areas, the LC-60LE750U has decent black levels and the contrast is actually pretty stout due to the peak whites when you really take a good look at it. The AQUOS UV2A display is supposed to push contrast and black levels to better performance. As far as we can tell, it's a welcome addition. As mentioned before, black depth suffers when viewed from side angles.
Side Viewing Angles
We've always seen a weakness with side viewing angles when it comes to these large format Sharp LED TVs. I will say that things are improving slightly. It definitely isn't going to compete with the high end LED TVs on the market, but it will be just fine in the right viewing room. The TV loses some contrast and color saturation due to the edge lit LEDs and the pure size of the TV.
240Hz Screen Refresh Rate
The Sharp LC-60LE750U boasts an excellent refresh rate of 240Hz. The jump to 240 from 120 is not as noticeable 60 to 120, but it a welcome addition that adds a great deal of value to the TV. Fast refresh rates are ideal for live sports programming, video games, and fast action scene of all kinds. The AquoMotion 240 scanning feature pushes the screen a little further with much greater screen clarity. It's a feature best left off for normal TV and movie viewing.
Smart TV, Wifi
Sharp's built in Wifi comes in handy in the LC-60LE750U to connect to the Smart TV Internet options for 2013. There is a dual core processor to allow you to watch TV, while toggling among Smart TV options. The processor also speeds the Smart TV functions somewhat.
Overall, the Internet TV suite gets by OK. The Sharp Smart Central has Vudu Apps as its main delivery device. Other than that, it's mostly just premium Apps which are prominent in the industry such as Cinema Now, Netflix, Vudu Movies, Blockbuster on Demand, Facebook, Twitter. A few of the Apps included with the Vudu Apps selection are: CNBC App, Discovery, Today, Picasa, New York Times, Ted Talks, CNN Daily, Nightly News (CBS). See our full Sharp Central Smart TV Review here.
Appearance and Design
The appearance of the 750 series is plain and simple, but it works well. The thin black bezels and the black round stand are typical when it comes to TV design. You don't get any of the avant-garde looks of the Samsung F8000 here. The frame is aluminum, which is a nice touch and speaks to the known reliability of Sharp's TVs.
Value — Bang for the Buck
As far as 60-inch screens without 3D capabilities and smart features go, the Sharp LC-60LE750U is a wise choice. The competition for the 60-inch size class is more apparent than the 70 inch version. The closest rival is the Vizio E601i, which may cost a great deal less thanks to sacrifices of picture quality, reliability, and internet features. The Samsung UN60F6300 sells for a about a hundred less with the loss of the 240Hz refresh rate while the Sony KDL-60R550A is similarly priced as well.
Having reviewed and written about Television Technology for over 10 years, Wiley never tires of researching the newest qualitative trends related to the technology. Most people do not get excited about possibilities behind the latest video engine...Wiley does. Read more about Robert |
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