Matte Finish: Does anyone know if it in fact HAS matte finish and if so, how it affects the picture?
2030155
yes, this tv does have a matte finish to the screen. The matte finish does not really impact the picture per se, but its purpose is to reduce glare in rooms with lots of direct sunlight. The next model up- 650 series has a glossy finish. The glossy screen on the 650 in abundant light would cause undesirable glare. hope that helps. enjoy your new tv!
1413166
It's not like a glossy paper or a glossy photo. It's not completely matte either though. It has some type of coating. But I use glossy paper all the time and this is not.
2230292
I think this was the matte. I made the mistake and ordered the matte and then ordered the original. I prefer the original to the matte but really couldn't tell a lot of difference.
2065478
I guess you could call it a matte finish since it is not glossy. I would prefer to call it anti-glare. This anti-glare finish does not distract from its sharp image.
194248
The screen is matte and not glossy at all. I have bright lights directly above my screen and sit about 2 feet away from it, and there's no glare on the screen. The frame is glossy, though; the only place I notice it is at the bottom, where it's a little more than 1" wide. The frame on the top and sides is very thin and the gloss isn't noticable there. Hope this helps!
259728
It has a glossy finish. It does cause some glare, but not nearly to the extent I have witnessed on Plasma Tvs. Hope that helps
1913331
Hi Lorien H., Thank you for your inquiry. If the item in the Ad states that it's a "Matte" screen, you should receive a matte screen. We hope this information has helped, please let us know if you have any other questions and we'll be happy to help you. Regards, Glaiza
194243
It's not a traditional "matte" finish which tends to de-sharpen images. It IS non-reflective, though, I don't have any trouble with room reflections. It's the sharpest image I've seen from a non-glossy screen, if that helps. Only the iPad Air 2 has a better trade off between the inherently better sharpness of a glossy screen and the lower reflections you get with a "matte" or "coated" screen.
259731
It's matte finish. You don't have to worry about annoying by screen reflection for this TV.
711600
The board definitely does "not" have a matted finish. You can see images of the surrounding room on the face of the glass. It doesn't bother me, but this probably isn't the board for you if you need non-glare.
1166773
Just recieved ours a week ago and it has a matte screen. I totally forgot that it never asked for my preference when I was ordering! So I think you are right, Amazon doesn't offer the glossy. I personally like the matte better, less annoying reflection, though I've heard the glossy screens have better color, personal preference.
751330
Hey Vanessa, it has a glossy finish. Honestly, I find that it shows more smudges and reflections. I have the HD, but would get the standard one if I were to do it again. Other than this, the product performs really well though.
2046102
It's glossy, but hardly like the picture shows. I guess it shines if you look at it from an angle with light hitting it, but otherwise it still looks like the matte-black. I am just staring at mine and yeah it has a shine, but it is not "shiny".
259733
Not as glossy as Plasma, but not matte either. I have lots of windows in the room with the TV and some times the reflection is bothersome. I have needed to cover the windows during the day so the picture can be seen better. My TV is a 47". My previous smaller 42" flat screen TV has a more matte finish than this LG and was better to watch in a room with lots of windows. But after all that, I do love this LG TV as it has an awesome picture and I love all of its features it has too.
449110
Yes, It is a matte finish. You will have no luster or brightness after it dries.
2031751
Matte, be careful when you order as I needed the glossy one as well and I ordered the wrong one. It still works it is just not as clear as the old screen, but its a back up laptop so it doesn't matter to me.
1760671
The I got was not Matte -- they will almost always say that in the add. BTW, I have an anti-glare on my smartphone and while it does cut down on glare, the display still gets "washed out" in sunlight