LG LF6300  TV Review

Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 

Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before amajor update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

LG LF6300

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The LG LF6300 LED TV has great smart features and a wide viewing angle. However, it has too many downsides to be worth considering. It is only a 60Hz TV, it reflects a lot of light, it has a bit too much motion blur, and its input lag is high, too. Its contrast ratio is low, too.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

Unless you really want a good viewing angle or WebOS, there are better TVs out there for the same price as the LG LF6300. In a bright room, it reflects too much light, and in a dark room, the blacks look gray. It is also not a good gaming TV, because of the high input lag and the sub-par motion blur.

Pros
  • Great smart features
  • Good viewing angle
Cons
  • Poor blacks
  • High input lag and a bit too much motion blur
  • A lot of reflection in a bright room
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HDR Movies 
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HDR Gaming 
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    Movies
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    TV Shows
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    Sports
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    Video Games
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    HDR Movies
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    HDR Gaming
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    PC Monitor
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 01, 2017: Review published.
    2.  Updated Apr 15, 2015: Our testers have started testing this product.

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    Test Results

    Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before amajor update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

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    Design
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    Style
    CurvedLockedLocked
    Stand

    Unlike most LG TVs, this TV has a central stand. Our 49" had an 8.5" x 27" footprint.

    Back

    The LG LF6300 LED TV is pretty thin and has small borders.

    Borders
    BordersLockedLocked
    Thickness
    Max ThicknessLockedLocked
    Picture Quality
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    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    LockedLock : 1

    This LG has an IPS panel, so it has the contrast ratio is sub-par.

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    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
    LockedLocked
    Backlight
    LockedLocked
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    SDR Peak Brightness
    SDR Peak 2% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 50% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
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    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    50% DSE
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    The top and the side edges are much darker, and there is a significant amount of dirty screen effect.

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    Viewing Angle
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    LCD Type
    LockedLocked
    Color Shift
    LockedLock°
    Brightness
    LockedLock°
    Black Level
    LockedLock°

    It maintains good color accuracy even when viewed at an angle. Instead of the colors shifting, the picture just darkens.

    Update 01/06/2017: We have changed the methodology of testing. Since this is an old TV which we don't have anymore, we extrapolated the results from 2016 TVs.

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    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%

    There is significant clouding on this TV.

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    Pre Calibration
    White Balance dE
    LockedLock
    Color dE
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    Gamma
    LockedLock
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    Post Calibration
    White Balance dE
    LockedLock
    Color dE
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    Gamma
    LockedLock
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    480p Input

    The upscaling algorithm for 480p does a good job.

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    720p Input

    Cable TV once upscaled also looks good.

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    1080p Input

    Blu-rays look nice without any image quality problems.

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    4k Input
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    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    LockedLocked
    DCI P3 xy
    LockedLock%
    DCI P3 uv
    LockedLock%
    Rec 2020 xy
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    Rec 2020 uv
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    Reflections
    Reflection
    LockedLock%
    Screen Finish
    LockedLocked

    The LG LF6300 reflects a lot of light. You can see a rainbow flare around bright objects.
    It doesn't get very bright, which means it isn't ideal for a room full of windows.

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    3D
    3D
    LockedLocked
    3D Type
    LockedLocked
    Pixels
    TypeLockedLED
    Motion
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    Motion Blur
    Refresh RateLocked60 Hz
    Response Time
    LockedLock ms
    Overshoot
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    The LG LF6300 has more motion blur than average.

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    Image Flicker
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    LockedLocked
    BFI
    LockedLocked
    BFI Frequency
    LockedLocked
    BFI In Game Mode
    LockedLocked
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    24p Playback
    Judder-free 24p
    LockedLocked
    Judder-free 24p via 60p
    LockedLocked
    Judder-free 24p via 60i
    LockedLocked

    This is a 60Hz TV with motion interpolation, so the effect won't be as strong. It does support 24p playback though, which is great for movies over Blu-rays. It can't do the reverse 3:2 pulldown though.

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    Motion Interpolation
    Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
    LockedLocked
    Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
    LockedLocked
    Inputs
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    Input Lag
    1080p @ 60Hz
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    1080p With Interpolation
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    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
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    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
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    4k @ 60Hz
    LockedN/A
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    LockedN/A
    4k @ 60Hz + HDR
    LockedN/A
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
    LockedN/A

    The lowest input lag we could get out of the LG LF6300 was 50.1 ms, under PC. Game mode had 69.7 ms.

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    Supported Resolutions
    ResolutionLocked1080p
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    LockedLocked
    1080p @ 120Hz
    LockedLocked
    4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
    LockedLocked
    4k @ 60Hz
    LockedLocked
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    LockedLocked

    To display Chroma 4:4:4, you need to change the icon of the input to PC.

    Side Inputs
    Rear Inputs
    Total Inputs
    HDMILockedLocked
    USBLockedLocked
    Digital Optical Audio OutLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mmLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out RCALockedLocked
    Component InLockedLocked
    Composite InLockedLocked
    Tuner (Cable/Ant)LockedLocked
    EthernetLockedLocked
    DisplayPortLockedLocked
    IR InLockedLocked
    SD/SDHCLockedLocked
    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
    LockedLocked
    Dolby Vision
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
    LockedLocked
    5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
    LockedLocked
    HDMI 2.0 Full BandwidthLockedLocked
    ARCLockedLocked
    USB 3LockedLocked
    HDCP 2.2LockedLocked
    CECLockedLocked
    MHLLockedLocked
    Variable Analog Audio OutLockedLocked
    Sound Quality
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    Frequency Response
    Std. Dev. @ 70
    LockedLock dB SPL
    Std. Dev. @ 80
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    Std. Dev. @ Max
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    Max
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    Low-end Cutoff
    LockedLock Hz

    Poor frequency response, which gets worse as the volume increases. Significant pumping under heavy load. The TV doesn't get loud either, but the bass extension is OK for a TV.

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    Total Harmonic Distortion
    Distortion @ 70
    LockedLock
    Distortion @ 80
    LockedLock
    Distortion @ Max
    LockedLock

    Low distortion levels throughout, but the TV doesn't get loud either.

    Smart Features
    Apps

    LG's WebOS is really great. The interface feels fresher than the competition and there is a good selection of apps.

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    Interface
    Smart OSLockedLocked
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    Ads
    Ad-free
    LockedLocked
    Opt-out
    LockedLocked
    Remote
    RemoteLockedLocked

    The remote doubles as a mouse pointer, which works really well for navigating the smart features.

    Misc
    Power ConsumptionLockedLock W
    Power Consumption (Max)LockedLock W
    FirmwareLockedLocked