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LG LE8900 vs LG LM660T

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Overview
ReleasedJune 2010May 2012
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailIPS LCD with a full-array LED backlight and local dimming, behind a single glass frontEdge-lit LED LCD with LG Cinema Screen narrow bezel and passive Cinema 3D; LG Denmark's 32-inch sheet lists 1920 × 1080 resolution but contradictorily marks Full HD as No
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingTHX Cinema and THX Bright Room certification, ISFccc Expert controls, 10-point white balance and colour management on the 47-inch reviewTriple XD Engine, LED local dimming, LG Picture Wizard and 2D-to-3D conversion
Picture modesIntelligent Sensor, Vivid, Standard, Sport, Game, two THX modes and two Expert modes on the 47-inch reviewIntelligent Sensor, Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game and two ISF Expert modes on LG Denmark's 42-inch specification
Motion handlingLG's 200 Hz TruMotion label describes motion processing and scanning backlight; native refresh was not separately establishedLG Denmark calls its processing TruMotion 100 Hz; the native panel refresh is not established, so no refresh scalar is assigned
Sizes
Sizes42, 47, 55″32, 42, 47, 55″
Largest size55″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailThree rear HDMI inputs and one side input on the 47-inch review; no HDMI 2.1 bandwidthFour side-facing HDMI inputs on the exact 42-inch AVForums review; no HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
Input lag40 ms in Game mode measured by AVForums on 47-inch; 80 ms in THX CinemaAVForums measured 46 ms on the 42-inch sample with its June 2012 software; software version affects the result
Game features–Dual Play split-screen gaming with separate optional glasses
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNetCastLG Smart TV
Processor–Triple XD Engine
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-Fi–Built-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detail20 W stereo output on AVForums’ exact-model specification2 × 10 W stereo output in AVForums' exact-model specification; LG Denmark describes invisible speakers
Audio featuresDolby Digital and Clear Voice IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS and Clear Voice II in AVForums' exact-model specification
Software updatesLG NetCast launched with YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather; a later UK update added BBC iPlayer and social services. AVForums lists June 2010 as the 47-inch release month, without an independently confirmed first sale day.LG Smart TV launch software includes LG Smart World, 3D World, web browser and Smart Share. What Hi-Fi? announced the series for UK sale in spring 2012 and a Richer Sounds buyer reported purchase by May; LG UK support later said LM660T had been withdrawn from official UK distribution. First worldwide sale day is unconfirmed.
TV tunersFreeview HD DVB-T2 on the reviewed UK 47-inch modelDVB-T2 Freeview HD and DVB-C on LG Denmark's sheets; no Freesat tuner in the UK review
USBTwo side USB inputs for local video, music and photosThree USB 2.0 ports on AVForums' 42-inch specification, including recording to an attached drive
EthernetOne Ethernet port; optional USB Wi-Fi adapter, not built-in wirelessEthernet plus built-in Wi-Fi
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputDigital optical audio output
Design and power
SizeLG owner manual, without stand (W × H × D): 42-inch 1013.3 × 645.8 × 34.5 mm; 47-inch 1122.6 × 707.3 × 34.5 mm; 55-inch 1292.6 × 802.9 × 34.5 mmLG Denmark, without stand (W × H × D): 32-inch 719 × 435 × 35.6 mm; 42-inch 953 × 566 × 33.4 mm; 47-inch 1063 × 628 × 33.4 mm; 55-inch 1232 × 723 × 33.6 mm
StandSwivel stand; LG manual weights with stand: 42-inch 27.2 kg, 47-inch 31.6 kg, 55-inch 43.8 kgRibbon stand; LG Denmark lists weights with stand of 9.4, 14.8, 17.4 and 25 kg for 32, 42, 47 and 55 inches respectively
Power useLG manual rated power: 42-inch 160 W, 47-inch 170 W, 55-inch 230 W; AVForums measured roughly 73–86 W while showing test patterns on 47-inchLG Denmark IEC on-mode: 32-inch 41 W, 42-inch 52 W, 47-inch 63 W, 55-inch 73 W; standby 0.3 W.
In the box–Magic Motion Remote and standard remote on AVForums' 42-inch review; What Hi-Fi? reports five pairs of passive 3D glasses with its sample

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