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Customer Reviews for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

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LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Model: 42LH40-UA
SKU: 9246737
UPC: 719192174801
Enjoy rich and accurate reproduction of high-action scenes with this 42" flat-panel HDTV that features TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate and a true 1080p high-definition display.
Average Customer Rating:
4.383 out of 5
4.4
 out of 
5
(107 Reviews) 107
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Rating Snapshot 107 reviews
5 stars
79
4 stars
8
3 stars
8
2 stars
6
1 star
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83% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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89 out of 107
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Customer Reviews for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV
Review 1 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Great tv!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: busterbucks
from st louis, mo
on 04/27/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Love this tv; great picture with a variety of viewing settings; great features esp for the price!
What's great about it: excellent picture especially the cinema and game settings; also love the swivel base
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Best LCD among the price range

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: izziam
from Los Angeles
on 04/06/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
I very much enjoy the LG LCD TV but main power light on the left side bottom was stranged.
What's great about it: easy to install and clear picture
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Great picture, fair sound

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jmorris42
from New York
on 03/13/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
This is by far the best TV we've owned. With HD and just a regular HDMI cable, the picture is fantastic. Sound quality is OK, but if you want better sound, that's an easy add-on with a home theater.
What's great about it: Vibrant picture
What's not so great: so-so sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

LG rocks!

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: gbm87499
from Farmington NM
on 03/10/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Purchased this LG for my bedroom. The picture quality is awesome, however, not too keen on the speakers. It was so easy to set up and very user friendly. Love the fact that it helps you set up the channels and picture. Overall, I’m an personal fan of LG and this tv is great.
What's great about it: price, picture quality
What's not so great: sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

ok tv for a little while

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: chris3456948
from Abingdon,VA
on 03/06/2010
Picture Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
this was a great tv for about 5 months then for the past week the picture has been messing up it gets super bright and i turned off the power savings mode turned it on low turned down brightness and contrast turned off dynamic contrast and all kinds of stuff now the picture gos blue. i am VERY unsatisfied with this tv i would DIFFENTLY not recommend this tv to anyone.
What's great about it: it was a very good tv for a while
What's not so great: the picture keeps messing up
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Amazing Clarity

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: los922
from Chicago,IL
on 03/04/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
The picture on this TV is amazing. The 120 HZ TRU-MOTION feature gives you real life clarity that makes you feel like you are right in the scene.
Great TV.
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: I didn't get one sooner
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Great Quality

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Lars71
from Buxton, ME
on 03/03/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Great product with a great look. Very easy to use and very easy to install. Allows for many inputs. The only downfalls are small. It takes a minute or two for you to be able to use the remote after turning it on. If the last person had it loud it will be a minute before you can turn it down. Even smaller problem is the definate attraction to dust. Definately do not allow either problem to stop you from buying.
What's great about it: Easy to set up, great quality, looks great
What's not so great: Takes minute or two to use remote after turning on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Fantastic TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Becky31
from Tonawanda, NY
on 02/28/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I did some research on lcd's and narrowed it down to Samsung, LG & Sony but this one's price really caught my attention. Just bought yesterday afternoon and watch the Olympics last night and boy do I wish that I had bought this sooner! It was so easy to set up and what an amazing picture!!! Such clarity!! I had a hard time going to bed last night because I was so enthralled with it! Can't wait to watch the hockey gold medal match this afternoon!
What's great about it: magnificient picture quality, easy set up and great price
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Best choice for 120 Hz TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: techguy89
from Green Bay, WI
on 02/25/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This TV is the best deal for the 120 Hz 1080p TV. The picture quality of this display is the best I have seen. Using the PS3 I do not believe that it can get any better.
What's great about it: Picture quality, Picture Options, Price
What's not so great: The IR sensor is on the right side of it, better in middle, but nothing to worry about
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Awesome TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Sarat
from Jacksonville, FL
on 02/24/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
We love this TV. It's a beautiful picture and very easy to set up with the wizard -- love the controls. We purchased another set after being dissatisfied with the picture and controls and have been blown away by how great this TV is. Totally satisfied, especially for the price!
What's great about it: Easy to set up, gorgeous picture
What's not so great: nothing, picture is so great i wish i bought the 50 inch version
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Best LG Encountered, Total PACKAGE.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: CalebsAuntie
from Cleveland, OH
on 02/23/2010
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
After shopping flatscreens for 3 months. We narrowed our selection down to, Sony, Samsung, and LG. Had a heart set on Sony Bravia and when it came to purchase with the options that were most important 1080p 120hz and 40"+ was the deciding factor along with warranty via Best Buy and bottom line price. After just a week at home and in operation, this flatscreen is amazing. The picture is clear, crisp, and not destorted through the viewing fast paced Olympics. Easy setup to connect the PS3 and the dvd player. Works great with my Time Warmer HDDVR box. No major complaints. In the future maybe LG will provide better speakers with more power, but for now, great unit for the price and all the high end features.
What's great about it: Besides mostly everything-- the price, size, color, setup, warranty and overall ratings.
What's not so great: Need louder speakers, but can remedy with a speaker bar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Good buy...

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: kamgamer
from Boston,MA
on 02/23/2010
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Very easy to setup, Can clearly see the difference of 120 Hz... PS3 is awesome... No issues for me.... and also no lip sync problem so far..........Will keep posting..
What's great about it: Clear picture,,Awesome Clarity
What's not so great: Remote control
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Best TV I have bought

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tom808
from ewa beach, HI
on 02/22/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
love everyting about it. no flaws. one little complaint is where the reciever is for the remote reception on the TV. should be in the center instead of the left. but this is not a flaw.
What's great about it: evertything
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

great television

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: sfortson34
from shreveport, la.
on 02/16/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
i bought a 32" LG and when i got it home i found that it was too small for our bedroom so i took it back so i could get a bigger tv and was extremely happy with my decision too upgrade. the picture is awesome!!
What's great about it: awesome picture, easy setup
What's not so great: nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Amazing

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: RED0315
from Maryland
on 02/16/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Even in SD, the picture quality is great. I recommend going with the Monster Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
What's great about it: Picture Quality
What's not so great: Only one Audio Output
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Simply Awesome

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Kahai
from Florence, KY
on 02/14/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
After going through 3 different TVs (all were bad from the original Dec buy date to Feb) of a more cheaper brand at Best Buy, they agreed to exchange my last 42" Dynex for a different brand and I ended up choosing this one as it was on sale at the store (moreso then what the website stated. You will not be disappointed.
I was blown away by just how smooth 120Hz really is. I've gone back and watched movies I probably wouldn't have watched again due to the enhanced performance 120Hz offers just to see what it's like and just WOW! To one's eyes is practically doubles the framerate (not literally but to the human eye is sure does look like it). It's smoother then anything you'll see at a movie theater.
My ONLY gripe is it does not provide analog audio out, only optical. This hampers my audio choices as I only have a cheap 2-speaker setup with a 5 year old receiver so I'll have to splurge on a $60 optical > analog converter at some point thus -1 star on sound.
The remote is a tad big in my opinion but is very responsive. The battery case is attached so no worries losing it. The TV unit itself does take as stated in other review 3-5 seconds to turn on but that's typical for most LCDs regardless and ~1-3 to turn off. No sound syncing issues with this unit as well.
The amount of customization for picture settings is almost too much and I have yet to get everything just right as some movies seemed darker in places then I remember on other TVs but that's a minor issue.
For you gamers, make sure you get a HDMI cable capable of 120Hz transfer for say, a PS3 otherwise you will not be able to take advantage of the additional smoothness.
What's great about it: Ease of use, outstanding picture quality
What's not so great: Sound output
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Great buy

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Jacksonville, Florida
on 02/09/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I read the reviews and made my selection, I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!! The picture is very clear and I later found out that Consumer Reports has this TV ranked #17 out of about 30 other sets. When watching a broadcast in HD, it seems that I can reach out and touch the actors. It also work very well with my PS 3. Can't wait to watch a Blu-Ray disc. Well I better prepare for the divorce papers, because I'm never coming out of the man cave!!!!
What's great about it: Geat picture, Great price
What's not so great: Nothing!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Great TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Little River, SC
on 02/08/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This was our first flat screen HD TV and we are most pleased with it. We read reviews and needed a TV with a good viewing angle as it is set up in corner and we have seating on both sides of center. LG was rated one of best for viewing angle and it is very good. Picture & sound quality are also very good. No negatives to report. We're very satisfied and glad we bought it.
What's great about it: Very good viewing angle; It was on sale (good price); Best TV we've ever had
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Very Happy Customer

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Will247
from Dorchester, MA
on 02/02/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This set replaced a 40" Samsung I returned after two days because the sound was mysteriously increasing on its own. I'm so pleased I went with this LG. I immediately noticed how much crisper the picture was. The Samsung was only 40" 1080p 60Hz but I still wasn't impressed when I compared it to my previous TV which was a 37" 780p 60Hz LG. The 120Hz LG is extremely clear. Watching HD movies on this TV makes you feel like you're on the film set; it freaked me out a bit. Great thing is you can turn the 120Hz off and the 60Hz picture is still awesome.
The only thing that had me nervous about going with this set were the reviews mentioning sound sinc problems. I'm happy to say I haven't had any such issues. This TV is primo. Only reason I didn't go with LG to begin with is because the biggest I wanted to go was 40" for the bedroom. My wife thinks the 42" was pushing it but for the features and price I had to do it. I'm already used to it in our room. I'm very happy.
What's great about it: Picture and visual options
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for LG 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV

Great TV at a Great Price

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jman81
on 02/02/2010
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I bought this tv at a discounted price thanks to Best Buy's open box deals. It is an amazing set and compliments my black tv stand, blu ray player, and Xbox 360 Elite. The sound changes with different channels but that is not the TV's fault it is the station's fault. If you want a name brand 42 in w/120hz and under $900 then look no further than this LG
What's great about it: The picture is so clear, 120hz
What's not so great: nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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