Bottom Line

LG’s 47LE8500 is among the best HDTVs I’ve tested, and it proves well the value of a full-array LED backlight with local dimming. Sure, it lacks 3D, and LG’s NetCast media streaming portal doesn’t offer the widest mix of content. But if accurate color, profoundly deep blacks, good video processing, and an engaging user interface are among your criteria for selecting a TV, this set should rank high on your list. It does on mine.