Compare LCD TVs: Sharp LC-32D43U and Sharp LC-32GP1U
July 23, 2007
Both Sharp LC-32D43U and Sharp LC-32GP1U are 32” LCD TVs, however, they differ in a number of features. Both of them are a bit expensive, considering the smaller screen size. Sharp LC-32GP1U is a full HDTV while Sharp LC-32D43U can display 720p images. Other features that make Sharp LC-32GP1U more expensive of the two LCD TVs are additional connectivity (DVI), in-built game mode, Vyper driver that come with this TV.
Both TVs come with sleek, elegant design and the picture quality of their images are superior compared to other LCD TVs of similar size. The price factor still hurts anyone who wishes to buy these TVs which offer excellent features otherwise.
Where do Sharp LC-32D43U and Sharp LC-32GP1U differ?
- Resolution
- Contrast ratio
- Additional features
- HDMI
- Connections
- Power consumption
Sharp LC-32GP1U is a full HDTV which means it can display the maximum HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. By contrast, Sharp LC-32D43U has a native resolution of 1366 X 768 pixels. This makes Sharp LC-32GP1U can show HDVD and Blu-ray content better than Sharp LC-32D43U. Due to this advantage, pictures of full HD resolution look sharper in Sharp LC-32GP1U LCD screen.
Sharp LC-32GP1U also has an edge over Sharp LC-32D43U in terms of better contrast ratio (2000:1 Vs 1200:1). So, the picture exhibits deeper black levels in the former, while the black levels are still decent in latter.
Sharp LC-32GP1U has three HDMI inputs when compared with two HDMI inputs available in the other. This means, you have one more HDTV connection in this unit. There is also a DVI input available in Sharp LC-32GP1U which is missing in the other.
There are a few additional features available in Sharp LC-32GP1U, that are absent in Sharp LC-32D43U, namely game mode and Vyper Drive.
In terms of power consumption, Sharp LC-32GP1U is slightly better. (165 Watts Vs 175 Watts)
Common features of Sharp LC-32D43U and Sharp LC-32GP1U
- Screen size
- black frame
- HDTV enabled
- ATSC, QAM TV tuners
- Viewing angle 176 degrees
- Sound system
Both TVs have 32” screen with a black frame, however the base of their table top differs in these two LCD TVs.
Both TVs exhibit nice black levels although Sharp LC-32GP1U is slightly better in showing shadowy details of the picture.
Except the additional HDMI input and DVI input, Sharp LC-32GP1U has similar connections like Sharp LC-32D43U. Both TVs come with two audio inputs, three composite video inputs, three S-Video inputs, three video audio inputs, two component video inputs, two component audio inputs, one composite video output and one set of audio output and digital audio output.
Enhanced features in Sharp LC-32GP1U
- Full HDTV
- One additional HDMI
- DVI
- Game mode
- Vyper Drive
The best advantage that Sharp LC-32GP1U enjoys over Sharp LC-32D43U is its capacity to display full HD resolution of 1080p or 1920 X 1080 pixels. Together it has one additional HDMI and a DVI input.
Likewise, you get game mode and Vyper Driver in Sharp LC-32GP1U – the features which are not available in the other LCD TV.
Bottomline
Both TVs have significantly higher price tags when compared with LCD screens of similar size. The strengths of Sharp LC-32GP1U are its capacity to display 1080p resolution and additional features like DVI, game mode, Vyper Drive.
Both TVs offer excellent performance in terms of colour reproduction, black levels and sharpness.
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