LG 50PK590 Pro Reviews

Our biggest complaints relate more to what the LG 50PK590 could have been (a no-holds-barred recommendation), rather than what it is. As it stands, it still offers tremendous value for money when you remember that for £700, you’re getting a large Plasma display that puts out a very respectable image. This sort of price range is typically the domain of LCD TVs, and to review a HDTV at this price level which is free of LCDs’ many flaws, is very refreshing. We don’t feel that the less-than-perfect HD performance should drop the LG 50PK590 down to “Average” level, because there is still a lot to like, especially given the plasma’s bargain pricing. It’s the fact that LG are not alone in the “budget Plasma” arena that stops it from receiving a hearty Recommendation, but buyers who want to go large on a budget are advised to check it out.

It’s a similar story with Blu-ray. Lacking the finer picture nuances, this set does find itself bringing up the rear in terms of pure picture performance, though sonically it offers decent body and detail. But it’s close to half the price of the most expensive class-leaders, and in that context it gives a good account of itself. If you're looking for a seriously affordable big-screen TV, you can fill your budget boots with this one.