How does this tv perform in a bright room? Is it a matte or glossy screen? Does it have reflection or glare issues?
1782300
Mine performs fine whether the blinds are open or closed. The screen is semi-glossy. I can see my reflection when the tv is off. I hope this helps.
1782301
Slightly, there could be a film added to prevent more glare. The screen is matt.
900339
Mine is great. The picture is very good. I mean that because I have a panasonic 65vt50 and after watching that I can still enjoy watching this one. So it most not be that bad if my eyes can stand the change from the best you can buy to this tv. It's currently in my bedroom
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Sebastian, I take it by "glare" you are asking about bright reflections off the screen. If not, I apologize and you can quit reading. The screen is shiny glass, although I can tell its been tempered a little. I hate computer screens made of smooth glass, because of the reflections. That is probably the biggest complaint I have with this TV. Room lights will reflect off the screen. But all new TV's have shiny screens. What can you do. Many TV's have shiny bezels, which can be really annoying. This unit has a very thin matte bezel. No reflections. And bottom line, this is the best picture of any TV I've ever owned. Sebastian, I take it by "glare" you are asking about bright reflections off the screen. If not, I apologize and you can quit reading. The screen is shiny glass, although I can tell its been tempered a little. I hate computer screens made of smooth glass, because of the reflections. That is probably the biggest complaint I have with this TV. Room lights will reflect off the screen. But all new TV's have shiny screens. What can you do. Many TV's have shiny bezels, which can be really annoying. This unit has a very thin matte bezel. No reflections. And bottom line, this is the best... » Read More Sebastian, I take it by "glare" you are asking about bright reflections off the screen. If not, I apologize and you can quit reading. The screen is shiny glass, although I can tell its been tempered a little. I hate computer screens made of smooth glass, because of the reflections. That is probably the biggest complaint I have with this TV. Room lights will reflect off the screen. But all new TV's have shiny screens. What can you do. Many TV's have shiny bezels, which can be really annoying. This unit has a very thin matte bezel. No reflections. And bottom line, this is the best picture of any TV I've ever owned. « Show Less
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I would say it is a matte finish. I have it in my family room with a sliding glass door and I do not have any problems with glare or reflection. Colors and picture are beautiful and sharp. I normally sit directly in front, but have sat to the side at 30+ degrees and picture is still excellent.
170533
It is a bit glossy but we have large windows directly across from it and it hasn't been a problem. It isn't that super glossy shine that some tvs have. I just realized this is on a 55" tv and mine is the smaller 29" one
1433103
Well, the screen tends to lean more toward shiny than matte. Not like plasma tv glassy smooth and shiny but definitely not matte. Our living room has 11 windows and most of them are south facing so a huge amount of glare as you can imagine. So, what we do is to simply rotate the TV out of the glare zone. The base allows certain amount of movement (using built in rollers) to the right or left and that's plenty. Considering how bright how room is, it was quite impressive to be able to watch tv with the curtains not drawn.
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I do NOT feel it is reflective while watching the tv but it does reflect light source if you LOOK for it. The picture quality is amazing. The sound is however subpar. I am in the process getting a sound bar. But if you are going to have a sound system hooking to it it won't matter.
670438
The screen is somewhat reflective. This TV replaced a smaller Magnavox, and it's mor reflective than the Magnavox was but not nearly as bad as a plasma set. If there are a llot of windows in the room this may be a problem.
1682655
I have the 47, yes there is some glare. Its worse than a matte screen but not as bad as some other glossy screens I have seen. During the day with a bunch of ambient light I turn the backlight up to about 70 or 80 and its not a problem. At night I generally turn off all my lights and turn down the backlight to 20 or 30 for the best experience.
1168180
The tv has a high gloss to it. So you will get reflection. Even on a matte screen, but glossy is worse. Now, if you block out some of that light - it's worth it. The TV will truly shine at night. The contrast and color saturation is awesome.
1875468
Plasm tv's have amazing color. But this tv has glare problems. So be fowarned. Great colors, but keep it in a dark room.
1398251
Glossy if you put this tv facing an open windows with sun coming in it will reflect like a mirror. ( I currently have this issue)
679249
Mostly on glossy side, doesn't bother me really, great TV overall, the price is also fantastic.
856930
Glossy. It is a very nice picture. I don't get any glare - it is set up on a corner desk away from the window. I really do like this monitor.
1201604
I own a u50 and the glare is bad, and it must be kept in a darkened room. The picture quality is decent on certain settings, with it sometimes looking washed out. This model of plasma tv wont get too bright if you want it to be.
859219
During daylight hours the picture does diminish somewhat. When direct light hits the screen there is glare from the light. I am able to watch TV without a problem with natural light in the room.
2059938
The screen is very reflective like a mirror so you must get control of the lighting where you set up this TV. Any TV will perform poorly in a sunroom or overly bright room so it's not fair to blame this TV, especially since in a controlled lighting environment this glossy screen will outperform a TV with a matte anti reflective panel. Take care of ambient lighting and you will be amazed by this plasma panel!