LG LF6000  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 LF6000

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The LG LF6000 is an affordable 1080p LED TV with great contrast and little reflection. Its significant amount of motion blur is a deal breaker if you plan on playing video games on it.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

The LG LF6000 is a good TV for movies or TV shows, thanks to its great contrast and little reflection. Its lack of smart features is also fine, provided you don't need them. However, if you plan on watching sports or playing video games, you will see a lot of blur on fast-moving objects.

Pros
  • Great contrast ratio.
  • Little reflection.
Cons
  • Significant amount of motion blur.
  • Poor gray uniformity.
  • Limited viewing angle.
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HDR Movies 
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HDR Gaming 
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    Mixed Usage
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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 18, 2015: Our testers have started testing this product.

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    How We Test TVs

    We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.

    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

    The stand is separated into two small feet at both extremities of the TV. It is stable, but very wide. The stand on our 50" is 40.5" by 10".

    Back

    The LG LF6000 is very similar to other budget LG TVs. Its thin gray bezel stands out, which could be a bad thing, depending on your room's decor.

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

    Because it doesn't have an IPS panel, this is one of the rare LG TVs with a great contrast ratio.

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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
    LockedLock%

    This is a direct-lit TV, and due to the small number of LEDs, you can see a grid pattern on solid colors, creating a lot of dirty screen effect.

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

    Due to its VA panel, the colors lose saturation when you are off-axis.

    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%

    The black uniformity is really great - one of the best we've seen for an LED TV.

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

    Upscaled DVDs and 480p TV shows looks good. You will need to set 'Noise Reduction' to 'High' to cut the noise a bit.

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    720p Input

    720p content like cable TV looks good. You will also need to set 'Noise Reduction' to 'High' to cut the noise a little.

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    1080p Input

    Blu-rays looks good on the LG LF6000.

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

    The reflections on this TV are well under control. You don't need to worry about having a few lights in your room.
    The LG LF6000 can't get bright at all, which will be an issue if you have windows in your room and plan on watching TV during the day.

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    3D
    3D
    LockedLocked
    3D Type
    LockedLocked
    Pixels
    TypeLockedLED
    Motion
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    Motion Blur
    Refresh RateLocked60 Hz
    Response Time
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    Overshoot
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    The motion blur is pretty bad on this set. There is a long trail on fast-moving objects.

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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

    Movies over a 24p input have no judder. However, it doesn't do the reverse 3:2 pulldown for movies over 60p or 60i, resulting in a slight judder.

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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
    LockedLock ms
    1080p With Interpolation
    LockedN/A
    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    LockedLock ms
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    LockedLock ms
    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

    You will need to label the input to 'PC' to get marginally lower input lag of 35.9ms.

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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 enable chroma 4:4:4, label the input as '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
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    Decent bass extension for a TV, but poor frequency response which gets even worse as the volume increases. It doesn't get loud either. Significant pumping when the TV is pushed to its limits.

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

    Good distortion levels throughout, without a significant change under heavier loads. But the TV doesn't get loud.

    Smart Features
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    Interface
    Smart OSLockedLocked
    Remote
    RemoteLockedLocked
    Misc
    Power ConsumptionLockedLock W
    Power Consumption (Max)LockedLock W