lc-le830u

Quick Take: Sharp LC-LE835U series

Although CNET has not reviewed the Sharp LC-LE835U series, we did review a similar TV model, the LC-LE830U series.

According to the manufacturer the major difference between the two is that the LC-LE835U series is 3D-compatible and works with active 3D glasses (not included). See our 3D TV FAQ for more. The 835 has a 240Hz refresh rate, while the 830 has a 120Hz refresh rate. We don't expect this difference to have a major impact on picture quality. Check out the article 240Hz: What you need to know for details.

The 835 also has a glossy screen finish … Read more

Quick Take: Sharp LC-60LE832U

Although CNET did not review the Sharp LC-60LE832U, we did review a similar TV, the LC-60LE830U.

According to the manufacturer, the only difference between the two is that the LC-60LE832U has a 240Hz refresh rate, while the LC-60LE830U has a 120Hz refresh rate. We don't expect this difference to have a major impact on picture quality. Check out the article 240Hz: What you need to know for details.

For more information, check out our full review of the Sharp Aquos Quattron LC-60LE830U.

Sharp LCD reviewed: Don't blame the yellow pixel

Last year Sharp made a splash with ads featuring Star Trek's Mr. Sulu--George Takei--comically extolling the virtues of a technology called Quattron. With the memorable "Oh, myyy" tagline, the spots attempted to convince TV buyers that the technology, which adds a fourth yellow subpixel to the standard array of red, green, and blue, improved color fidelity. Despite covering the launch in-depth, we never reviewed one of those 2010 TVs, but after spending some time with the 2011 version, represented by the LC-LE830U series, we're a bit less impressed than Sulu was.

If you calibrate the LC-LE830U … Read more