At A Glance

The Sharp Aquos LC-52LE820UN offers good image quality, above-average audio, and energy efficiency, but its Internet and other features aren't the greatest, its design has serious shortcomings, and it is pricey for its screen-size class.

Manufacturer’s Description

The AQUOS LED LCD system comprised of the X-Gen LCD panel and UltraBrilliant LEDs enables an dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 and picture quality that is second to none. The LC-52LE820UN is fully featured, including the addition of Netflix streaming video capability through the AQUOS Net service, along with the online support system, AQUOS Advantage Livesm. A built-in media player allows for playback of music and photos via the USB port.

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Very Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 3.6
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 3.3
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 3.3
Motion Rating Very Good
Motion Score 3.6
Power Usage
Green Rating Very Good
Green score 93
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 68.4  watts