Up for Review: LG 50PQ20 – Last week we reviewed LG’s 50PQ30 and claimed it was one of the best deals for the money. Cleverreviews.com spoke too soon. The LG 50PQ20 retails for $850 (some $200 less than it’s big brother) and from everything we can tell these two HDTVs are virtually identical. This 50-inch plasma set also supports 720p HD signals as well standard definition television. We were very impressed with the 50PQ20’s ability as a plasma TV to display inky rich blacks, the purest whites and every vibrant color in between. The only difference between this LG television set and the PQ30 is a few minor cosmetic items. Cleverreviews.com is uncertain why LG created two sets with identical mechanical features but different model numbers expect that it hopes to appeal to consumers in the $800 and $1000 price point. Regardless of LG’s reasoning, consumers stand to save substantial money by selecting the LG 50PQ20.
LG 50PQ20
Like the 50PQ30, we’ve read reports about the 50PQ20 having a minor issue with light reflecting on the solid piece of glass that covers the screen. During our test of the PQ30 we noticed this occasionally, but as long as direct light was not aimed toward the light we didn’t notice a problem.
It’s hard to go wrong at this price with LG’s 50PQ20. Like other LG Plasma’s in this year’s line up it is extremely stylish and retailing at or around $800, it’s the least expensive plasma we can find on the market today. Given its natural color, solid build quality, a full set of HD features, and fantastic image quality, the plasma set speaks for itself. Purchase with confidence.
LG 50PQ20 Specifications
Screen Size: 50″
Actual: (50.0″ Diagonal)
Native Display Resolution: 1365 x 768
Brightness: 1,500 cd/m2
Smooth Motion Technology: Yes
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
Color Reproduction: 10 Bit
Fluid Motion :Yes
Image Sticking Minimization (ISM): 3 Modes
600Hz Sub Field Driving: Yes
Typical Life Span: 100,000 hr
Built-In Tuner: Yes (ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM – 1 Tuner)
HDMI/HDCP Input: 3
Additional Features
Dual XD Engine®
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
- HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/720p
- Component 1080p/1080i/720p
- RF 1080i/720p
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter) (3D & MPEG)
Color Temperature Control 3 Modes
3:2 Pulldown
Picture Reset
AV Mode II (Picture & Sound): 3 Modes
Picture Mode: 7 Modes
ISFccc Ready
Intelligent Sensor Mode
XD Color
DTV Signal Strength Indicator
Energy Usage
Voltage: Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average): 279W
Stand-by Mode: 0.13W
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant: Yes
Connectivity (Rear)
RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1
L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1
S-Video In 1
HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio 2
Digital Audio Out 1 (digital)
HDMI/HDCP Input 2 (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) – PC 1
PC Audio Input 1
RS-232c In (Control/Service) 1
Remote Control In Port 1
Connectivity (Side)
L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1
HDMI/HDCP Input 1 (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) 1
Dimensions & Weight
TV without stand (WxHxD) 47.9” x 29.9” x 3.3”
TV with stand (WxHxD) 47.9” x 32.2” x 13.9”
Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 58.9” x 34.7” x 11.3”
TV without stand weight 68.8 lbs
TV with stand weight 74.3 lbs
Shipping weight 88.0 lbs
Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor/2 Year Panel
Clever Reviews rates the LG 50PQ20 9/10 stars for its affordability and function! What has been your experience?
(161 votes, average: 7.89 out of 10)
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by Greg Cameron, on May 12 2010 @ 5:52 AM
I purchased the 50PQ20 in January and am very happy with the purchase. I was looking at more expensive models at the time, but settled on this due mainly on the price. I do not watch a lot of movies on it, so it provides more than adequate resolution with my HD DVR. I did watch Avatar (BluRay) on it last week and it was awesome. Absolutely flawless in its image and flow. You couldn’t see a grain of a pixel anywhere.
It is in my basement, so lighting is not an issue. I cannot comment about placing this in a room with lots of sunlight. You get a lot of TV for the buck here, and with the way the industry is progressing, you will not feel bad in two or three years upgrading to something else.