LED, LCD and plasma TV: Compare features & prices
LG 26LS3500 review
http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/reviews/led--lcd-and-plasma-tv/lg-26ls3500/review/
The LG 26LS3500 is a 26-inch TV that could be a good TV for a bedroom. It lacks advanced features to keep the price down - does its budget price disguise fatal flaws, or is it a near perfect Best Buy? To find out, we bought a 26LS3500 and whisked it to our lab.
Sign up to access the full review
| Test criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
Scart RGB picture
|
|
|
Freeview picture
|
|
|
HD upscaling
|
|
|
Overall SD picture
|
|
|
Freeview HD picture
|
|
|
Blu-ray picture
|
|
|
Overall picture quality
|
|
|
Overall HD picture
|
|
|
3D picture
|
|
|
Viewing angle
|
|
|
Sound quality
|
|
|
Net TV picture quality
|
|
| Usability | |
|
Overall ease of use
|
|
|
EPG
|
|
|
Smart TV
|
|
|
PVR
|
|
|
Web browsing
|
|
| Energy use | |
|
Overall energy use
|
|
| Versatility | |
|
Overall versatility
|
|
LG 26LS3500
- Launch date: May 2012
- Type: LED
- Which? score:
| Debenhams Plus | £228.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| TV and Video Direct | £239.00 | |
| Digital Devices Online | £247.17 | |
|
||
Help
Scart RGB picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching standard definition material (test and movie clips on DVD) connected via the Scart RGB socket. We watch the same clips in each test.
Freeview picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching Freeview broadcasts. We capture a stream of programming and watch the same clips in each test.
HD upscaling
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching a recorded standard definition programme recorded on a HD PVR 'up-scaled' by the TV into pseudo HD. The Box output is set to 576 and connected to the TV via HDMI. We capture a stream of programming and watch the same clips in each test.
Overall SD picture
Overall combined score of DVD (Scart RGB) and Freeview
Freeview HD picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching Freeview HD (1080i) broadcasts. We capture a stream of programming and watch the same clips in each test.
Blu-ray picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when Blu-ray DVD clips. Blu-ray is 1080p HD - currently the best video standard widely available.
Overall picture quality
An overall picture quality rating by our independent expert viewing panel across all the video clips they use for testing TVs.
Overall HD picture
Combined score of Blu-ray, Freeview HD and Sky HD tests
3D picture
Rated by independent expert panel watching a series of 3D Blu-ray and Sky 3D clips. We watch the same clips in each test.
Viewing angle
A rating covering the picture quality of a TV when it is viewed on an angle.
Sound quality
This includes the results of our technical tests and our independent listening panel's verdict.
Net TV picture quality
A rating of the performance of catch up TV services such as BBC iPlayer.
Overall ease of use
Overall rating for ease of setting up the TV, everyday ease of use, using the instruction manual and EPG, operation without the remote control and accessing the more complex functions.
EPG
Assessment of Electronic Programme Guide
Smart TV
Using the Smart TV functions - setting-up, downloading and organising apps and browsing the web
PVR
Using the built-in PVR or USB recording device
Web browsing
Using the Smart TV web browser.
Overall energy use
Based on the power usage when being viewed and in standby and the presence and effectiveness of power-saving features such as a light sensor or radio screen blanking. Power usage can vary massively depending on the type of TV. 42-inch plasma TVs use about twice as much power as similar sized LED TVs.
Overall versatility
Overall rating for number, functionality and versatility of features.