LG 49LJ550M Features, Specs and Manual

Overview

This is the 43-inch version of the LG's J550 HDTV lineup. It features a 1080p of maximum resolution with enhance colors and good contrast displayed across the whole screen. The interface is smart powered that is user friendly and can access online streaming media content when connected at your home Wi-Fi connection.

Features

Here are the features that I find interesting.

Color Master Engine

The Full HD 1080p perform at its best on this HDTV. It has amazing color production, sharpness, luminance and amazing color production throughout the screen.

webOS 3.5

The user interface that is easy to use and navigate. It can access the internet and allows you to stream videos directly from major online streaming video services without the need of a computer.

LG TV Plus App

Use your smartphone as a remote, search videos and play/cast/mirror them wirelessly onto the HDTV

LG Virtual Surround

Further enhances the stock speaker and make them output surround sound that easily fills the entire room, almost a theater like effect without the need of special external speaker setup.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	LG
Model	49LJ550M
Screen Size	48.5 Inch (Class 32)
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Viewing Technologies	Color Master Engine
Refresh Rate	60Hz
User Interface	WebOS 3.5
Connectivity	WiFi and LAN (Ethernet Port)
Built-in Speaker Output Power	2CH x 10 Watts = 20 Watts Total
Sound Technologies	LG Virtual Surround M6 DTS Decoder Clear Voice
Inputs and Outputs	2x HDMI 1x Composite 1x Component 1x USB Port Antenna Input 1x Digital Audio (Optical)
Dimension (W x H x D)	Without stand 43.7 x 25.6 x 3.2 in With stand 43.7 x 30.3 x 6.2 in
Total Weight	25.1 lbs with stand 29.5 lbs without stand
Vesa Wall Mount	300 x 300mm

Pros:

Excellent picture quality and performance
Good price point for a 49 inch HDTV
Clear and loud sound quality
Easy to setup and user friendly interface

Cons:

Low refresh rate of only 60Hz
Stand is not good quality
Confusing remote

Verdict

If you are looking for a 49 inch HDTV with 1080p of resolution this might be it. For the price you can expect a bonus smart user interface. Although the refresh rate is rather low and may suffer on fast moving scenes like sports or action movies. In contrast this HDTV performs well in terms of picture quality, sound clarity and quality.