Our Verdict
Below average for mixed usage. Low contrast ratio results in poor dark scene performance. Motion handling is below average. Can't get very bright, and poor uniformity. Colors remain accurate at an angle.
- Good color accuracy at an angle
- No smart platform
- Poor dark scene performance
- Can't get very bright
Poor for movies in a dark room. Native contrast is below average, and black uniformity is poor. Doesn't have features such as local dimming to improve performance.
Below average for watching TV is a bright living room. Picture quality is below average. Colors remain accurate when viewed at an angle, but TV doesn't get bright enough to counter glare. Reflections are difficult to see through. No smart interface for casual watching.
Slightly below average for watching sports. Motion performance is below average, with blur following fast moving objects. Dirty screen effect is quite visible. When viewed at an angle, colors remain accurate.
Below average for gamers. Input lag is quite low which is good. Motion performance is below average. Picture quality is below average.
Doesn't support HDR. Picture quality is below average, and dark room performance is especially poor.
Doesn't support HDR gaming. Below average motion performance, and picture quality.
Poor PC monitor. Picture quality is below average. Doesn't support chroma subsampling or 1:1 pixel mapping and so text appears blurry.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 43" (43LH5000). This is the only size available at the moment.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG LH5000 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.
| Size | Model |
| 43" | 43LH5000 |
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The LG LH5000 is a budget TV, but unfortunately it offers worse than average picture quality and disappointing performance for almost any use. For the same price, there are better options out there and so it's hard to recommend this TV. Keep this in mind when viewing our recommendations below.
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
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