Our Verdict
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.
- Very low input lag.
- Good viewing angle.
- Average motion blur.
- Poor contrast.
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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 are done with 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
With a dark scene, the black color looks slightly gray, but that isn't a big issue, given its low price.
The LN5300 reflects slightly more light than average.
The reflection is less of an issue with brighter footage.
The LN5300 has a wide viewing angle with consistent colors. The contrast drops by half at 33°.
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.
