Sharp Aquos LC-60LE745U

1080p, Active 3D, Smart Central, 60” Quattron  8/10

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Aquos LC-60LE745U
When Sharp says, “Watch more TV” they arent talking about the amount of time you spend, but rather the size of the TV you are viewing. The LC60LE745U is another very large Sharp mid-range offering in the 60” size but it differs from the LC-60LE640U in many ways. Though it is the 4th model in Sharp’s 2012 lineup it has Sharp’s Quattron quad pixel technology, active 3D viewing, and the Smart Central suite. It is still a great value play for size but the picture quality is superior to the LE640U in both depth, color reproduction, and processing.

The 120Hz rate panel is also enhanced to 240Hz for fast motion which becomes more important on a large screen size like this one. While there are no 3D glasses included with the TV, the price is moderate for its size at between $1700 and $1900. There is also a giant 70” version – the Sharp LC-70LE745U.

Strengths

The “Double Dome” LED light amplifier provides good brightness

Full HD 1080p X-Gen panel

Ample Smart Central Internet options

Quattron Color is very good

Nice clean appearance/design with real brushed metal

Weaknesses

No 3D glasses included

Still contrast and black level loss at sides of 30 degrees off center

Screen uniformity when backlight is too high

Audio system a little weak for this size screen

Quick Specs

1080p Resolution

Panel Hz: 120 enhanced to 240

54-47/64 x 34-59/64 x 14-27/64 with stand

54-47/64 x 33 x 2-11/64 without stand

Wifi Built In

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