LG 42LK450 Review

LG 42LK450 reviews agree that this is a solid budget LCD TV. An LG 42LK450 review by Home Theater Review says it provides a "rich" high-definition viewing experience, one imbued with crisp images, clear detail, and colors that appear natural. This expert review notes that black levels are good and the variety of picture quality and calibration controls, including one for day- or night-time viewing, let you adjust the picture to your liking. Consumers posting LG 42LK450 reviews at Best Buy also approve of the image quality, noting the sharp picture and good light-dark contrast. CNET, on the other hand, hedges its enthusiasm for this model. Factory settings for color saturation and luminance are excellent, this LG 42LK450 review states, and in general colors appear true, but black levels are too light and seem particularly washed out when viewed from an off angle. Still, CNET appreciates the profusion of calibration controls and connection possibilities, which surpass what's available with most budget LCD TVs. Consumers, including some who posted LG 42LK450 reviews on Newegg, say the audio is good but not great.

The LG 42LK450 is a 42-inch LCD TV that supports full 1080p high-definition video. It has three HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port, two component inputs, a PC input, and an acceptable 60Hz refresh rate. The LG 42LK450 lacks an Ethernet port and has no built-in Wi-Fi, so if you're looking for an Internet-capable TV, this isn't the model for you.

Although the LG 42LK450 doesn't boast the features you find in more expensive LCD TVs, it's good where it counts -- picture quality. We also like the large assortment of picture controls, something you don't often find in lower-end sets. And when stacked against the audio delivered by most cheap LCD TVs, the two 10-watt speakers on the LG 42LK450 produce sound that isn't half bad. All things considered, this is a worthy choice.