Sharp LC-UQ17U Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Sharp LC-UQ17U review

What would you say is the TV buzz-word of this year? Based on Samsung's marketing blitz, I would probably say it's "curved," but other companies are betting that "4K" is the future-proof feature that everybody will want in the coming years.

The Sharp LC-UQ17U offers decent picture quality with relatively deep blacks and excellent shadow detail; having a native 4K input might be useful in the future.

Too expensive given it's not a true 4K TV; the Revelation upscaling engine adds artifacts in dark scenes and can actually obscure fine 1080p detail; discernible pixel structure prevents sitting close enough to perceive 4K-like detail; THX mode could be...

While the Sharp LC-UQ17U offers decent picture quality its pseudo-4K features simply aren't worth paying extra for.

May, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Total Loss After 4 Years!

I purchased a Sharp 52" Aquos LCD TV 4 years ago for $1500. It now has wide vertical stripes running down the middle of the screen making it unusable. It's the result of a fried board and the repair estimate is more than the price of a new TV.

Nothing

Early failure

Aug, 2016

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

With calibration, this set generates some pretty great results!

I purchased this TV a couple months ago, and really have not had much of a chance to use it as we have been busy unpacking everything else in our home. I did a decent amount of research before buying as the amount of money being spent was not...

Great "calibrated" picture results, easy to use, looks fantastic on the wall!

A little expensive for a 1080 TV, with most buyers unlikely to utilize the benefits when compared to less expensive comparable models.

Mar, 2015

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