Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN Review

By Michael Brown January 4, 2010

Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN

MSRP $999.99

“The Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN is a solid product and a major step up from most any older CFL-backlit LCD TV, but the competition in this price range is heated these days.”

Pros

LED backlight
120Hz refresh rate
Good black performance
Four HDMI inputs

Cons

No network connection
Doesn’t use a local-dimming backlight
Obnoxious branding on the front bezel

Summary

The Sharp AQUOS (LC-32LE700UN) is a 32-inch LCD TV and is part of Sharp’s LE700 AQUOS series which features a Full-Array LED backlight system. It features 1080p X-Gen panel and offers dynamic contrast ratios of more than 2,000,000:1. The LE700 series offers 10-bit processing, which helps lower light leakage and produce extremely deep black levels. The LC-32LE700UN consumes only 55W of power, which exceeds the Energy Star standard by 52 percent.

We haven’t had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we’ve assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it.

Manufacturer Info

MSRP: $1,099.99

Available Colors: Black

Recent Press

Digital Trends: Sharp Flips the Switch on New LED-Backlit LCD Aquos HDTVs

Gizmodo: Sharp Aquos LE700 LED TVs Go Mainstream, But Where’s the Local Dimming?

Engadget: Sharp intros slate of new AQUOS LCD HDTVs, first LED models included

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