Sharp LC-80LE844U 80-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED-Lit 3D Internet TV

by Sharp

Product Features

• 240Hz, Quattron
• Active 3D
• SMART
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Quad Pixel Plus 2

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Product Description

Size: 80 inches

From the Manufacturer

The LC-80LE844U is part of our large screen premium AQUOS® Quattron™ LED Smart TV line. This 80” Class model features our Quattron™ 1080p 3D full-array LED panel, delivering the most natural, vibrant picture quality. And with the addition of Quad Pixel Plus 2 and 3D depth enhancer, the picture features smoother color transitions and a more appealing 3D viewing experience. Built-in Wi-Fi and our intuitive SmartCentral user interface let you access and download today’s most popular apps or browse the Internet – all without disrupting what you’re watching.

Large LED

Just a few inches can make a very big difference. Our 80" class TVs have more than double the viewing area of 55" class TVs.

QUATTRON

A BILLION MORE COLORS
Unique Sharp technology introduces a yellow subpixel that delivers more vivid yellows, blues, and golds.

Smart TV

SMARTER SMART TV gives you the most popular apps and movies on demand with web browser.

Sleek Thin Design

Series LED TVs are all sleek enough to mount anywhere.

Technical Specifications

Basic Specifications
Screen Size Class:	80" Class (80” Diagonal)
Panel Type:	X-Gen LCD Panel
3D:	Yes
AQUOMOTION (Backlight Scanning Refresh Rate):	480
IVC (Intelligent Variable Contrast):	No
Local Dimming:	No
Panel Native Refresh Rate:	240 Hz
10-bit LCD Panel:	Yes
Pixel Resolution:	1920 x 1080
Backlight System:	LED
LED Backlight System:	Full Array
Viewing Angles:	176º H / 176º V
Audio System:	10W + 10W +15W (Subwoofer)
120Hz Frame Rate:	Yes
Tuning System:	ATSC / QAM / NTSC
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:	10,000,000:1
Aspect Ratio:	16:09

Features
AQUOS® Series:	Yes
Surround Sound:	Yes
3D Depth Enhancer:	Yes
Quad Pixel Plus II:	Yes
Quattron™ quad pixel technology:	Yes
AQUOS Advantage Support:	Yes
Digital Still Picture Display:	Yes
Game-Optimized:	Yes

Inputs
USB Input:	2
HDMI®:	4
HD Component:	1
Composite Video:	2
Audio Inputs (L/R):	2
RS-232C:	1
PC:	1
Ethernet Input:	1

Outputs
Digital Audio:	Optical

Power
Power Consumption AC (watts):	307 W
Power Source:	120V

Dimensions
Dimensions (wxhxd) (inches):	73-5/16 x 43-25/32 x 3-29/32
Dimensions with Stand (wxhxd) (inches):	73-5/16 x 45-3/32 x 17-3/32

Weight
Product Weight (lbs.):	113.5
Weight with Stand (lbs.):	121.3

Additional Specifications
Cabinet Color:	Black
Limited Warranty:	1 year parts and labor from date of purchase

Included Accessories
Table Stand:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
3D TV Glasses	Optional

Product Description

80" Edge Lit LED TV

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

128 of 138 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars only if size matters May 15, 2012

By reycer

Size Name:70 inches

I originally bought the Samsung 60 inch model 7050 from Costco and I was very impressed with the picture and overall quality; I did have issues with the Samsung; like I could not get the Audio Return Channel to work. Since I bought the Samsung we remodeled our theater room and the new arrangement allowed for a bigger display. I have been eyeing the 70 inch sharp I was hesitant to get the larger Sharp because I did not feel I would keep the beautiful picture the Samsung offered right out of the box. When I exercised the incredible Costco return policy I came home with the Sharp Aquos LC-70C8470U and wall mounted this beast on to a brilliant articulating wall mount. To say the least, the entire family was impressed with the size of this thing. It was not that hard to see that the picture was not the quality of the Samsung. The picture looked a bit soft and the color uniformity seemed less than inspiring. Knowing that I had 90 days to test out this new monster I did not waste any time calibrating the set with my copy of the Digital Video Essentials (DVE) HD Basic Blu-Ray disc. I spent a night and the next morning trying to dial this TV in to give it a fair chance of surviving in my home. The following are the values I came up with after calibrating with the DVE Blu-ray disc. I use a PS3 Slim for my Blu-ray player and the video signal goes through my Onkyo 709 receiver. I am not sure if all Sharp displays come from the factory with the same video quality, but if they do, people who buy this TV should try the settings I found to work pretty good. In the end, the picture quality improved. The softness and color was brought back closer to what the Samsung was. I still think the Samsung offered an overall better picture but for now I am close with the Sharp 70 inch and the Audio Return Channel works as it should. The internet apps all work really near perfect. I have stopped using the PS3 and Xbox to access any of the things the Sharp offers. 3D content of the Samsung was superior and the Sharp is not bad either. For those looking for size the sharp will work well after adjusting the picture quality. If 60 inches is big enough than go with the Samsung.

Sharp Aquos LC-70C8470U
Calibration settings:
OPC: off
Backlight: +10
Contrast: +30
Brightness: +3
Color: -2
Tint: +8
Sharpness: 0
C.M.S. -Hue:
R- +6
Y- -1
G- 0
C- +16
B- -14
M- -7
C.M.S. -Saturation
R- -3
Y- 0
G- -4
C- +14
B- -4
M- -6
C.M.S. -Value
R- 0
Y- +5
G- +5
C- +7
B- 0
M- -2
Color Temp: Med-High
R Gain (hi): -30
G Gain (hi): -3
B Gain (hi): +3
Motion Enhancement: AquoMotion240
Quad Pixel Plus 2 (advanced)
Active contrast (off)
Gamma Adjustment: 0
Film mode (advanced)
Digital Noise Reduction (Middle)
Monochrome (off)

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 70" of 3D goodness. May 31, 2012

By D. Knox

Size Name:70 inches

The Sharp LC70C8470U 70in 1080p Quattron 3D LED LCD TV w/ 3D Compatibility delivers a jaw dropping Picture and Theater quality 3D. I really have never been a fan of 3D films. I thought "Hmm... headaches poor picture quality, etc." After seeing Capt. Eo and Honey I Shrunk The Audience at the Kodak Theatre in Disneyland, I wasn't impressed and got headaches from both films which are short in length." This is what I figured would have the same or worse results from a TV and poor 3D effects because of the small screen when compared to a proper theater. All I have to say is that I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of the Sharp LC70C8470U 70in 1080p Quattron 3D LED LCD TV.

I have read complaints about this TV because of the "Soap oprah" effect on the picture when you watch it. Yes when you have all of the enhancements enabled it is going to cause the effect. All you have to do is turn these features off and voila all of these picture problems are gone. There is a reason the TV features multiple image modes.

Insulting the PQ of the TV because you do not know how to setup the picture modes is cheap, read the manual before you give a poor rating to the TV. And if you dislike the TV that much keep in mind that Amazon has a liberal return policy. Here is my personal setup: Bluray and HD channels on my cable box need all enhancements turned off, 480i SD is appropriate for turning on the enhanced modes. A hybrid works well for me when I play PS3

Avatar in 3D, and all of the IMAX films are simply breathtaking. Even Micheal Bay's Transformers: Dark of the Moon looks fab. As a matter of fact only a few Bluray's look bad in 3D, namely Harry Potter 7 part 1, a film that was filmed in 2D and converted to 3D. If you have the cash, buy the Sharp LC70C8470U 70in 1080p Quattron 3D LED LCD TV, you will not be disappointed. My only suggestion is that if you are a Costco member, order it from their website. It is $3199 minus $400 online discount, and free shipping.

As a final note: buy a TV screen protector at least 1/4" Lucite. My 3 year old cratered my last LCD Flatscreen TV by throwing a toy into the screen HARD. I also have read of many people doing the same when they have lost control of their Wii controllers or PS3 Move controllers embedding them into their poor TVs. A 2-3 hundred dollar investment in a TV protector will pay you back in spades if you have a hard object hit the TV. I learned the hard way.

38 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star Value August 22, 2012

By CM Rater

Size Name:70 inches

I was looking to upgrade from sony SXRD 60XBR2, which has been spectacular since 2006. I just felt it was time to upgrade to a large LED Flat screen with 3D (for my grandson :)). Ever since the2012 CES, I had been waiting for the new Samsung UN65ES8000. However, between the horrible reviews of the 60" version and the whole ES line for that matter as well as the fact that a best buy magnolia rep called it their "worst" TV, I gave up on the ES despite how nice I thought it looked aesthetically. That said the Sharp look is also very attractive, encased in a classic black enclosure which looks great with my black Omni mirage speakers.

In my search for the very best, I also came across the Sharp Pioneer Elite. I have seen great reviews of the Sharp Elite TV. I saw it at Best Buy, but they had its own special HD Blu Ray running in a separate area so it was difficult to compare to the others on display. Since I have noticed that the quality of the input makes a tremendous difference in the picture quality it made me feel that they didn't want a direct comparison. I am sure that it is a great TV as the reviews are great, but at a rather exorbitant price. While I could afford the $7000+, I simply couldn't justify the 3X cost vs the lc-70le847u. In fact, the other day I noticed that CNET had reduced the rating of the Sharp Elite from a 5 to a 4 star due to its excessive price and poor value. I'd be willing to pay 50-100% or so more for the ultimate picture, but not 3X. As I was finishing this review, Samsung just announced their UN75ES9000, a 75inch set selling for $9-10K. Looks very cool, but again at what price? Compare that to the top of the line 80 inch sharp (lc-80le844u) with outstanding reviews for under $5K. $9-10K for 5 inches less and shabby reviews for the ES line; are they serious?

Back to the lc-70le847u. All in all, this TV is quite impressive at 70 inches. I have found that the quality of the TV picture is directly related to the quality of broadcast. There are scenes that are as sharp as you could possibly imagine and others where the resolution is simply poor due to the broadcast/camera quality and no TV can make up for that. Blu Ray DVDs are fantastic. Even normal tv looks 3D. On the other hand, I can see the "softness" factor referred to in other reviews, but not enough to affect my overall rating. I bought the Disney WOW Picture calibration disc and have adjusted the picture to a very satisfactory setting. In addition, another reviewer on Amazon provided some very helpful calibration settings which we were much better than the factory settings. I highly recommend you try his settings.

I am extremely satisfied with this TV. I ended up buying this on Sears.com for $2,400 from a Bountii price alert. You gotta love some of the Sears sale prices. I am really glad that I got the extra 5 inches vs. Samsung 65ES8000 and for about $1400 less. If anything, I'd go bigger next time. The sharp has plenty of apps, and I thought that apps would be really useful. We use the Skype app but oddly enough I find that I spend most of my time watching TV programs and Blu Rays on what is after all, a TV. The 3D is great, but some 3D movies are much better than others(Journey to the Center of the Earth is amazing!). One reason I went with the extraordinary value of the sharp was that it didn't obligate me to amortize the value of a much more expensive set over 5-10 years to justify the investment. So I'll monitor the market over the next couple of years, and can buy another set if I choose as technology gets better and cheaper with the money left over. In the meantime I remain very satisfied with this set!