Our Verdict
7.3
Mixed Usage
The LG LB5800 LED TV isn’t a bad TV, but you will gain by spending a little bit more to get the Samsung H6350. When the lights are turned off, the LG has gray blacks and when the lights are turned on, it has reflection issues.
Pros
- Great viewing angle. The colors stay consistent when you view it from the side.
- Low input lag and a low amount of motion blur. This is a great gaming TV.
Cons
- You need a wide table to accommodate the stand.
- Poor contrast. The blacks are gray.
- Significant amount light reflected. The screen also gets a yellow tint when the room is bright.
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Updated May 12, 2014:
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Picture Quality Rating: 83/100
The 47LB5800 goes pretty light on the picture quality features, but that is a trade-off for keeping the cost down. The LB5800 is really aimed at shoppers looking to score a deal for a decent sized LED backlit TV. Since it is a backlit TV we see good levels of brightness and contrast. Light flow through is another strong point in the picture and helps to add depth to the image. Color and contrast are the best when viewing from front and center, more on that below. Colors accuracy is bright and natural after calibration. You are going to see a very similar picture to last year’s similar LN5700. This is a native 60Hz panel, so you may see judder and motion blur as a problem on this 47-inch screen. The smaller sizes can be fine with the lower rates, but some will notice the issues on this TV.
This shot shows the great amounts of detail seen in both the bright and dark areas of the screen
Smart TV Focused on VOD
If Simple is the name of the game on the WebOS smart TVs, the LB5800 is just plain easy to use. Instead of the flashy WebOS menu system, LG has provided a very streamlined Smart TV experience with a focus on things users actually want to use. Streaming video. You get access to the premium video on demand services like Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, and many more. Since LG has cut so much from the Smart TV platform, performance is going to be better than what we have seen in the past. Buffering issues surely aren’t completely gone, but a lot depends on the speed of the internet getting to the TV. If you are thinking a robust Smart TV platform will just gather virtual dust, this might be the right way to go. Plus it will save you a bit of cash.
Sound Mode Options Choices
Our favorite choice is the Cinema setting with Clear Voice II setting enabled with the level set at 3. The Standard setting Clear voice II enabled was a close second. Overall we rate the sound quality of this TV as excellent and a high point and it will be especially useful on a TV of this size. It is better than the other manufacturers we’ve tested as well by a long shot. The position of the speakers at the bottom back of the TV adds most of the overall depth but we believe it is well worth it to have good sound from the TV. These minimalist TV designs are often used in spaces without home theater systems, so decent sound quality is important.
LG 47LB5800 TV 119.1 cm (46.9″) Full HD Smart TV Wi-Fi Silver
The LG 47LB5800 TV is a model with a screen diagonal of 119.1 cm, a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 3 HDMI ports to connect a Blu-ray player, DVD, a game console, etc., 3 USB ports to connect an external hard drive, a Chromecast, a Bluetooth receiver etc., Ethernet port to connect to the internet via cable, internet connection via Wi-Fi, in addition to the rest of the features listed below.
Release date: 2014-03-19.
| Exhibition | |
|---|---|
| Brand | LG |
| Model | 47LB5800 |
| HDMI ports | 3 |
| USB supports | Yes |
| Ethernet sockets | Yes |
| USB ports | 3 |
| Ultra slim TV | No |
| Curved TV | No |
| Size diagonal | 119.1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Image formats supported | JPG,JPS,MPO |
| Video formats supported | DIVX HD |
| Audio formats supported | AAC,AC3,EAC3,HE-AAC,MP3,PCM |
| No. of speakers | 2 |
| Total speaker output | 20 |
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Miracast screen mirroring support | Yes |
| Voltage requirement | 100 — 240 |
| Power consumption standby | 0.3 |
| Short description | LG 47LB5800, 119.1 cm (46.9″), 1920 x 1080 pixels, Full HD, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, Silver |
| Long description | LG 47LB5800. Display diagonal: 119.1 cm (46.9″), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: MCI (Motion Clarity Index) 120. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Silver |
| HD type: | Full HD () |
| Display resolution: | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Screen shape: | Flat |
| Motion interpolation technology: | MCI (Motion Clarity Index) 120 |
| Supported video modes: | 1080i,1080p,720p |
| Supported graphics resolutions: | 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) |
| Display diagonal: | 119.1 cm (46.9″) |
| Audio | |
| Built-in subwoofer: | No |
| Audio decoding technologies: | Dolby Digital |
| Audio decoders: | Dolby Digital |
| RMS rated power: | 20 W |
| Number of speakers: | 2 |
| Ports and Interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 3 () |
| RF ports quantity: | 1 |
| RS-232 ports: | 1 |
| Digital audio optical out: | 1 |
| Composite video in: | 1 |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in: | 1 |
| DVI port: | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL): | Yes |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): | SimpLink |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| PC in (D-Sub): | No |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 3 () |
| Energy monitoring | |
| AC input frequency: | 50 — 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage: | 100 — 240 V |
| Power consumption (standby): | 0.3 W |
| Weight and measurements | |
| Width (without stand): | 107.3 cm |
| Weight (with stand): | 12.7 kg |
| Height (with stand): | 676 mm |
| Depth (with stand): | 255 mm |
| Width (with stand): | 1073 mm |
| Depth (without stand): | 5.6 cm |
| Height (without stand): | 62.9 cm |
| Weight (without stand): | 12.3 kg |
| Connection | |
| Wi-Fi: | Y () |
| Ethernet LAN: | Y () |
| Wi-Fi Direct: | Yes |
| Other features | |
| 3D: | No |
| Built-in speaker(s): | Yes |
| Design | |
| Product colour: | Silver |
| VESA mounting: | Y () |
| Panel mounting interface: | 400 x 400 mm |
| Performance | |
| Image formats supported: | JPG,JPS,MPO |
| Video formats supported: | DIVX HD |
| Audio formats supported: | AAC,AC3,EAC3,HE-AAC,MP3,PCM |
| Smart TV | |
| Smart TV: | Y () |
| Video apps: | NetFlix,YouTube |
| Technical details | |
| Sustainability certificates: | ENERGY STAR |
| Packaging | |
| Package width: | 1144 mm |
| Package depth: | 146 mm |
| Package height: | 695 mm |
| Package weight: | 16.4 kg |
Test Results
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Category AllDesignPicture QualityMotionInputsSmart Features
Design
Design
Design
The LG LB5800 LED TV has a matte gray frame. The TV is quite thick due to its direct lit LED backlight.
Design
Stand
The stand is separated into two pieces, on both sides of the TV. Even with the 42″, we had to use our extension to put it on our table.
Design
Borders
0.7″ (1.7 cm)
Design
Thickness
2.2″ (5.6 cm)
Picture Quality
6.0
Picture Quality
Contrast
Black
0.125 cd/m²
White
98.69 cd/m²
Contrast
790 : 1
The contrast ratio of the LG LB5800 is low. In a dark room, the blacks are gray and the shadow details aren’t good.
8.0
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
The black uniformity is not perfect, but it isn’t bad either. Small issues are more evident though, because of the poor black levels.
5.0
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
Our unit had gray uniformity issues. We couldn’t see it in normal videos, but it was noticeable in panning shots.
7.4
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
33°
The viewing angle has always been the strong suit of LG LED TVs. The LB5800 is not an exception. The colors stay saturated even when viewed from the side. This is great for large families.
7.0
Picture Quality
Average Room
Reflection
2.5%
Surface Type
Semi-gloss
The LG LB5800 has a rainbow effect around lights and it gives the screen a yellow tint. It also reflects more than the average LED.
8.7
Picture Quality
Bright Room
Max white
328 cd/m²
The reflection issues are even more pronounced in a bright room. The screen is washed out by a yellow tint. At least the screen can get very bright.
Picture Quality
3D
3D
No
Picture Quality
Pixels
4k
No
Motion
8.5
Motion
Motion Blur
The LB5800 has a higher response time than average (the red between the letters of our logo is pink), but it does have nice backlight strobing, so the picture is still defined.
Motion
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation
Yes
Inputs
7.5
Inputs
Input Lag
Input Lag
49.4 ms
In game mode, the input lag is average-good and you won’t notice it in video games.
Inputs
Side Inputs
3 HDMI
3 USB
Inputs
Rear Inputs
1 Component In
1 Composite In
1 RF In
1 Digital Optical Audio Out
1 Ethernet
Smart Features
7.5
Smart Features
Smart TV
This LG TV does not come with the new WebOS platform. It still uses the old smart interface. It works fine, but it isn’t as pretty or user friendly.
Smart Features
Remote
The included remote is very basic. Don’t expect to use it to browse the web with any ease. You control the cursor with the arrows on the remote.
Appearance and Design
The attractive design of the LB5800 is nearly framless with a very thin profile
The LG 47LB5800 has a nearly frame-less design with brushed silver bezels measuring in at around half an inch. The bezels are not as thin as some of the higher tier models, but they still look great. It also have the ‘v’ shaped two legged stands we are seeing in many designs this year. They look nice and don’t demand much attention, but the width can be a concern. Some TV stands don’t have the width, making a wall mount necessary. Keep that in mind. The depth of the panel is about 2.2 inches at the deepest part to accommodate the speakers in the cabinet. The overall design is attractive yet low key with the nearly frameless picture being the highlight.