Sharp LC-60SQ15U

60” LED TV  8.5/10

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Sharp LC-60SQ15U
The Sharp LC-60SQ15U LED TV is in the middle of the pack of Sharp’s 2014 offerings. Of the two SQ15 choices, it’s smaller at 60-3/32″ compared to 70″, but it still has a bunch of picture quality features and Smart TV options to make most home TV viewers happy. We were especially pleased with this model’s ability to play 4K content on the 1080p screen. Thanks to the new Quattron+ color technology, this Sharp TV adds more sub-pixels to provide more sharp detail to the picture quality. It also has built-in upscaling to create a higher level of sharpness and detail than typical 1080p screens. Additionally, this Sharp TV has effective Active 3D playback, using comfortable (but pricey) AN-3DG40 Bluetooth 3D Glasses. We rated this model best value, with a price tag of $1,999.

Strengths

Brilliant picture quality thanks to bright peak whites and light flow through

Upscales 4K content because of its extra sub-pixels

HD content has strong, vibrant colors

Excellent value based on screen space

Known for its reliable product life

240Hz ideal for gaming and sports programming

Smart TV interface has been improved for easy navigation

Weaknesses

Semi-matte screen finish results in slightly flat-looking images

Viewing angles are not as strong when off-center

Remote control keys are small and lack backlighting

No built-in subwoofer, resulting in lackluster speaker performance

Quickspecs

60-3/32″ Diagonal

240Hz Refresh Rate Panel

4 (4K Ready) HDMI inputs

Dual Core Processor

54-19/64″ x 32-17/32″ x 3-3/64″

Steve Holdgren Steve Holdgren is an engineer by trade and has worked for some of the largest energy related engineering firms in the world with his latest stint in Switzerland. He holds a degree is mechanical engineering… See more about Steve

 

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