Realize this 5 star review is directly related to the cost of this TV. Im not saying it is as great as a 55" flat screen twice the price but for the price, You WILL be happy with this purchase. This is my second Toshiba TV. This 55" is a nice Tv for the price. GOOD picture, Great price. If you dont need all the bells and whistles then this will no doubt be your best choice. Again, the picture is very good even though you may read some of the expert reviews claiming the picture is sub par i can say without hesitation you will be happy with the picture quality. In addition the sound is good too. My only gripe with this tv is the glare. In a totally dark room its fine. if there is any light you will see it reflected on the screen. This is where this particular toshiba model hit its worst performance scores. Bad, very bad but its something you can get used to or control it. So where are they cutting the corners in order to sell this at such a low cost? It has to be somewhere right?
Its light, super light. About half the weight of my previous 42" toshiba. Lighter plastic and more of it. Overall, a light duty tv that will probably give you a solid 6-8 years before it fails. Not bad.
Lacking inputs. No Component only composite (reed white yellow RCA) which mean no High def for older equipment that does not have hdmi inputs. Wont work at al with my sony surround sound. Had i known this i probably would have spent a little more if the component inputs and additional composite inputs were available. limited usb and hdmi.
Finally, there is no doubt that the parts used to put this tv together are probably the cheapest available. You get what you pay for. Dont be surprised if you are looking for a replacement in three years then again it may last till your ready to upgrade.
If you dont need to hook up your older surround sound or an older game system. If you just want to watch the tv as is your good to go.
For comparison... I like my old 42" toshiba regza better as i can hook up everything i have and still have inputs left over. It looks and feels a higher quality then this 55", but it was almost four times the cost! I cant say for sure that all the components in my more expensive tv are better quality but im guessing yes as it is now 12 years old and looks like the day we bought it.
Bottom line... I love this tv considering how cheap it was. So easy to set-up and easier to use due to the fact it is a smart tv. I highly recommend this TV just as long as you realize you can do better if you want to spend more money, its relative. BUT, If this TV is in your budget and you are considering comparative TLC or Vizio models. Choose this one. It looks great. Good picture and audio but MOST important it is a toshiba. Toshiba is well know for customer care. Ive owned a ton of toshiba products so yes i have had a few issues here and there but Toshiba customer support went above and beyond EVERY contact. Honestly, they didnt have to do what they did but it has made me as loyal to them as i feel they are to me. I continue to buy toshiba and will continue to recommend toshiba products 75% based on there customer appreciation.
If this TV is large enough and in your price range, get it. You can be confident you will be happy with the TV and more so with Toshiba.
| Brand Name | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 33.1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 49.1 x 30.2 inches |
| Item model number | 55LF621U19 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Speaker Type | Built-In |
| Item Weight | 33.1 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
