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LG LE8900 vs LG PG6000

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Overview
ReleasedJune 2010April 2008
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailIPS LCD with a full-array LED backlight and local dimming, behind a single glass frontHD Ready plasma with LG's single-layer glass front; the two sizes have different native pixel grids. LG France's promotional 1366 × 768 heading conflicts with its detailed 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1365 × 768 tables, which are used here.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1024 × 768 (42″), 1365 × 768 (50″)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingTHX Cinema and THX Bright Room certification, ISFccc Expert controls, 10-point white balance and colour management on the 47-inch reviewDual XD Engine, AV Mode II and picture wizard with ISF Expert controls
Picture modesIntelligent Sensor, Vivid, Standard, Sport, Game, two THX modes and two Expert modes on the 47-inch reviewVivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tables
Motion handlingLG's 200 Hz TruMotion label describes motion processing and scanning backlight; native refresh was not separately establishedLG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assigned
Sizes
Sizes42, 47, 55″42, 50″
Largest size55″50″
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 HDMI 1.3 inputs, three rear and one side, in LG's UK launch and French specification
Input lag40 ms in Game mode measured by AVForums on 47-inch; 80 ms in THX Cinema–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNetCastNone (no smart platform)
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W, 2.0 channels
Speaker detail20 W stereo output on AVForums’ exact-model specificationHidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specification
Audio featuresDolby Digital and Clear Voice IIClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XT
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.No smart-TV platform. HDTVTest reported UK stock on 15 April 2008; its account says the Korean series had sold since an early March launch. LG's UK release promised the first half of 2008 rather than an exact UK day.
TV tunersFreeview HD DVB-T2 on the reviewed UK 47-inch modelUK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial reception
USBTwo side USB inputs for local video, music and photosOne side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audio
EthernetOne Ethernet port; optional USB Wi-Fi adapter, not built-in wireless–
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputOne rear optical digital 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 mmWithout stand (W × H × D), LG France: 42-inch 1044.4 × 680.6 × 79.6 mm; 50-inch 1236 × 793 × 80 mm
StandSwivel stand; LG manual weights with stand: 42-inch 27.2 kg, 47-inch 31.6 kg, 55-inch 43.8 kgDetachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inch
VESA pattern–400 × 400 mm on LG France's 42- and 50-inch sheets
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 France lists on/standby power of 310/1 W for 42-inch and 420/1 W for 50-inch
In the box–Detachable swivel table stand and remote control

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