Due to an untimely failure of our LG 42LS5700, we had to find a replacement.
LG 42LS5700 -- It was Good while it Lastedhttp://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,200243.0.htmlWe purchased Sony 48R552C for P33,000 this weekend at Saver's Appliance. We compared with Sony 50W800B side-by-side and the wife could barely see the difference in PQ. Since sila naman talaga ang gagamit ng TV, we went with the cheaper model.
Some considerations: Motionflow does not matter to us because we use a dedicated HTPC with SplashPro player for playing HD movies. We also do not need Smart features and 3D. (The LG 42LS5700 is a Smart TV but we never ever used its Smart features.)
Tested for dead pixels in the store and found none. Tested for abnormal backlight bleed around the frame and found none. Tested playing 1080p movies via external HDD and worked fine.
Only problem with Sony TV is DTS audio. There was no sound when I played a movie with DTS audio. No biggie, will be connecting to Marantz receiver to remedy this.
Sony 50W800B (2014)- Smart LED TV + 3D
- 120Hz panel, Motionflow XR 480Hz
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- P44,500 cash / Sony SRP: P55,599 (19.96% OFF)
- P890 per diagonal inch
Sony 48R552C (2015)- LED TV with YouTube
- 60Hz panel, Motionflow XR 100Hz
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- P33,000 cash / Sony SRP: P41,199 (19.90% OFF)
- P687.50 per diagonal inch
One advantage of Sony 48R552C is that it is VESA mount compliant. I was able to install it immediately to my full motion, cantilever wall mount bracket. In contrast, Sony 50W800B would need special bracket or longer bolts/spacers, unless you use the TV stand.
Other thoughts: The Sony 50W800B is actually a good deal if you are looking for Smart and 3D. Some online sellers are still selling this at P49k+ though so be aware.