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LG 47LH90 47-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED LCD HDTV

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A full-array LED panel that brings cinema-grade motion clarity and deep contrast to a large living room screen.

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Overview

The LG 47LH90 arrived as LG's full-array LED flagship at a time when the technology was genuinely transforming flat-panel picture quality. Unlike edge-lit panels that push light from the sides and struggle with uniformity, the 47LH90 places LEDs directly behind the entire panel surface. Combined with a 240Hz TruMotion refresh rate and a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the result is a set that renders fast motion without smearing and dark scenes with real depth — both meaningful upgrades for a living room anchored around sports, film, or gaming.

The physical design is clean and understated by the standards of its era — a dark bezel and slim-ish profile that suited the transition away from bulky CRT furniture setups. The Intelligent Sensor adds a layer of automatic optimization that most users simply leave enabled, letting the TV self-calibrate as room lighting changes through the day. The four-HDMI rear panel remains genuinely practical even by current standards. Where the 47LH90 shows its age is in the absence of any network capability, HDR support, or built-in streaming platform — all things that buyers in today's market would need to supplement with an external device. As a display engine it remains capable; as a complete smart-TV solution it requires additions.

Key Features

LED Technology uses a full array of LED backlights which control the level of brightness for amazing clarity and color detail

240Hz TruMotion Technolgy virtually eliminates motion blur for fast motion clarity

Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting conditions of the room for an enjoyable viewing experience

Full HD 1080p resolution fro enhanced picture quality

Mega contrast ratio of 2 million to 1 provides sharper image quality

Specifications

Brand
LG
Model
47LH90
Screen Size
47 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD 1080p)
Refresh Rate
240Hz TruMotion
Display Technology
Full-Array LED Backlit LCD
Contrast Ratio
2,000,000:1 (dynamic)
HDMI Inputs
4
Tuners
ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM

Frequently Asked Questions

It virtually eliminates the motion blur you'd normally see during fast sports pans or action sequences. The TV interpolates extra frames between the source frames, so movement looks smoother and edges stay crisp — most noticeable during live sports or high-speed gaming.
Yes. The LG 47LH90's Intelligent Sensor reads ambient room lighting and automatically adjusts brightness and color temperature so the picture looks natural whether you're watching in a bright afternoon room or a dark evening setup — no manual trips into the picture menu required.
The 47LH90 provides 4 HDMI inputs, giving you enough ports for a Blu-ray player, game console, streaming box, and A/V receiver simultaneously without swapping cables.
Yes. The built-in ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM tuners let you receive free over-the-air HD channels with an antenna, as well as unencrypted cable channels without a set-top box.
The 47LH90 has a 2,000,000:1 mega contrast ratio. In practice this means the TV can produce very deep blacks alongside bright highlights in the same frame, which adds perceived depth and realism to dark scenes like night sequences or space imagery.