LG LN5300  TV Review

Reviewed Aug 20, 2013 at 12:00am
Tested using Methodology v0.8 

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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Notice: This TVs was replaced by LG LB5800
The LG LN5300 LED TV has picture quality similar to the LN5400. It has a good viewing angle, but its blacks are not very good. It also has some slight motion blur. Its strongest point is its very low input lag.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

The LG LN5300 LED TV is a good basic TV without fancy features. For the price, the picture quality is not bad, but it certainly doesn't match the higher-end models.

Pros
  • Very low input lag.
  • Good viewing angle.
Cons
  • Average motion blur.
  • Poor contrast.
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    Mixed Usage
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Aug 20, 2013: Review published.
    2.  Updated Aug 18, 2013: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 18, 2013: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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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
    Borders

    0.75" (1.9 cm)

    Thickness

    3.09" (7.9 cm)

    Picture Quality
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    Dark scene
    BlackLockedLock cd/m²
    WhiteLockedLock cd/m²
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    With a dark scene, the black color looks slightly gray, but that isn't a big issue, given its low price.

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    Uniformity

    The uniformity of the screen is average.

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    Dark scene in a bright room
    ReflectionLockedLock%

    The LN5300 reflects slightly more light than average.

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    Bright scene in a bright room
    Max whiteLockedLock cd/m²

    The reflection is less of an issue with brighter footage.

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    Viewing angle
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    LG LN5300 Viewing angle Sample
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    The LN5300 has a wide viewing angle with consistent colors. The contrast drops by half at 33°.

    Pixels
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    Motion
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    LG LN5300 Motion blur Sample

    Motion blur is sometimes visible on the LN5300, but not enough to be a deal breaker for most people. Movie watchers will like the true 24p playback.

    Inputs
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    Input lag
    Input lagLockedLock ms

    Gamers will appreciate this TV's low input lag.

    Side inputs

    1 HDMI
    1 USB (only for pictures and music)

    Rear inputs

    1 HDMI
    1 RF In
    1 Component In
    1 Composite In
    1 Digital Audio Out (Optical)

    Smart Features
    Remote