Customer Reviews for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
Element 46” Class 1080p Edge Lit LED HDTV Featuring Built In JBL® 2.1 Sound System Get into your Element with an ultra-slim LED that offers breathtaking clarity and brilliance with the picture and sound. The Element 46-inch 1080p LED HDTV features a built in JBL® high performance 2.1 speaker system & subwoofer which provides you with a superior audio experience with no additional connections required.
Featuring full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, for the sharpest picture possible. The powerful LCD panel, combined with an edge-lit LED backlight system, provides high contrast ratios for deep blacks and vibrant colors, during both dark and bright scenes. The HDTV is also ENERGY STAR® 4.1 compliant to reduce energy consumption. Three HDMI inputs allow you to connect your high-def components, like a Blu-ray player, DVD player, or gaming console. A VGA input allows you to turn your TV into a computer monitor, or listen to your favorite MP3s or share JPG format photos by connecting a USB device.
The Best Sounding TV. Period. JBL® sound is found everywhere – from top recording studios and concert venues to millions of homes and cars. The worldwide authority in audio reproduction for more than 60 years, JBL engineers have acoustically tuned the audio system for Element’s display, creating maximum performance from minimal space. The built-in JBL subwoofer and front speaker system unlocks the powerful studio sound for an unprecedented widescreen cinematic experience.
Features:
Costco extends manufacturers warranty to 2 years
Returns accepted within 90 days from date of purchase
Screen Size: 46" (45.9" diagonal)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 4,000:1
Brightness: 400 nits
Response Time: 6 ms
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Viewable Angle (HxV): 178° x 178°
Tuner: ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
Energy Star 4.1
Weight:
42.99 lbs (w/ stand)
39.23 lbs (w/ out stand)
Dimensions (WxHxD):
43.58" x 29.65" x 12.2" (w/ stand)
43.58" x 27.24" x 1.93" (w/ out stand)
Audio:
Speakers: Built-in 4W x 2 Speakers + 20W Subwoofer
Inputs/ Outputs:
HDMI x3
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio x1
Composite Video x1
RF Connector for Internal Tuner x1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio x1
USB Port x1 (JPEG and MP3)
Digital Coaxial Audio Output x1
Stereo Audio Output x1
Headphone Jack x1
Model: ELEFC461
Average Customer Rating:
(31 Reviews) 31
(out of 31 reviews)
Rating Snapshot (31 reviews)
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27 of 31(87%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
Review 1 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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ArizonaDiego
Location:Mesa, AZ
Date:November 19, 2012
Great TV at any price
Pros: sound picture
Model Number: Element 46" Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
"I purchased it for the built in sound which was a negative review of other LED TVs in the same size range. I was not disappointed. The speakers won't replace a 5.1 surround sound but awesome for watching the news or playing a music channel in the background."
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Review 2 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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DennisJ
Location:Orlando
Date:November 12, 2012
Unacceptable customer service by Element
Pros: good price
Cons: customer service from element was unacceptable
Model Number: ELEFC461
"Purchased the TV through Costco.com. The part that connects between the TV and base arrived broken. You would think Element would have preferred to just send me a replacement part since it is a part normally removed by the consumer instead of having me return the entire TV to my local Costco store. Element had me send them pics on Wednesday. No response from them Thursday or Friday. Finally returned the TV to my local Costco store on Saturday after having issues getting it to work with a Logitech Harmony remote. Sound was only marginal. Elected to get a Vizio TV and a sound bar instead. I would have kept the TV had it not been for the customer service issue."
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
Rating:
nipper
Location:California
Date:November 3, 2012
So Far, So Good
Pros: great price and picture
Cons: unbelievable unstable and unsafe stand.
Model Number: ELEFC463JA
"Delivery was rapid, set up was easy. Stand is not only cheap it is dangerously unstable. Weights of some kind need to be placed on the back side to keep it from falling at the slightess movement. Color.etc needed a lot of tweeking. Definitenly needs a good HD connection to get the max picture. Not great just out of the box. Instruction manual is a vague bunch of jargon that does not help much for us ordinary folks. After much effort, including my cable provider out here, it appears to be as good as you can ask for - for the price. Hope it lasts."
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Review 4 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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PSCaScott
Location:Palm Springs, CA
Date:September 29, 2012
Great Value But Quality Not Flawless
Pros: features - value for the money, excellent sound for an led tv
Cons: bright spots on screen during dark transitions, unnecessarily complicated remote control
Model Number: ELEFC461
"I bought this product after quite a bit of comparison shopping. For the money, the specs were quite impressive. Another feature that motivated me to purchase was the built-in JBL 2.1 sound, as sound is often a lackluster feature on LED TVs.
My impression is that the TV is very good value, however, I must say the screen quality was not great. My chief complaint is that there are two obvious light spots on the top left and right sections of the screen, when it should all be black. This is not a bother when the picture is bright or dynamic. However, the bright spots during dark screen transitions remind me... "You almost always get what you pay for.""
My impression is that the TV is very good value, however, I must say the screen quality was not great. My chief complaint is that there are two obvious light spots on the top left and right sections of the screen, when it should all be black. This is not a bother when the picture is bright or dynamic. However, the bright spots during dark screen transitions remind me... "You almost always get what you pay for.""
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Review 5 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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AZ4Now
Location:Arizona
Date:September 26, 2012
4 Star TV at 2 Star Price
Pros: jbl sound system is great., works great in bright light., can be viewed at all angles.
Cons: remote not user friendly and feels cheap, remote control sensor located on bottom left.
Model Number: ELEFC463JA
"This is my second Element TV and as with the other, for the price you are paying, you can not beat the quality and features.
Overall for the main purpose of a television (watching the picture) you get a great value for the dollar. This set is not loaded with fluff and useless marketing features, just sensible and reasonable options with a great picture.
The remote control sensor on the unit is located at the bottom left which means if table mounted, you must be carefull not to have anything on the table near the sensor or risk blocking it, and you have to get into the habit of pointing the remote off to the left and bottom and not at the television.
If you want a quality TV that does what we all really want a television to do (great picture), for the price, you will not find better. (and believe me, I spent too much time checking)"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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dewarsday
Location:Montana
Date:September 19, 2012
Great Purchase
Pros: great service & great product.
Cons: don't have a con.
Model Number: Element 46 inch Class 1080 P
"Love the TV and especially that it was made in the USA. Picture is so clear and good. Shipping was right on time so all in all, very pleased with my purchase. Would not hesitate to order from Costco again and would certainly buy another Element TV."
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Review 7 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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fwilli
Location:lower U.S.A.
Date:September 18, 2012
BEAUTIFUL PICTURE
Pros: very clear
Cons: can't get it to do close-captioning.
"never had a big screen T.V. before. this one impresses me. i can read the small print now. details are clear."
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Review 8 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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ladydi57
Location:St. Charles, MO
Date:September 16, 2012
USA Buyer
Pros: everything
Cons: none
"Bought this because it was assembled in USA versus overseas. I would recommend this to anyone. Has nice picture and good quality. I did read some bad reviews but since it was made here gave it a try anyway and really glad I did"
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Review 9 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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scramgravey
Date:September 11, 2012
Good Value
"This is a very good TV. I like the picture. I have other LCD Tv's and this is as good as any name brand."
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Review 10 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Madeleine
Date:September 11, 2012
Great TV
"Since I bought this online I did not know what to expect. I asked one of the TV experts at Costco who said it was a good brand. The sound quality is very good and the picture looks great. It was easy to set up.I would buy another one!"
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Review 11 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Mikey3
Location:Florida
Date:April 3, 2012
Good and Bad
Pros: everything about the tv and costco was great but
Cons: the tv had a red line down the screen.
"The TV arrivied quickly. Nice not having to pick up at the store in a small vehicle. The sound was very good. I did not have a chance to hear it during an action movie to see how the bass sounded. It did not seem to have strong bass but I did not have a chance to look into any adjustments because ....... the bad: the set had a red line going down the middle of the screen. Called costco and they very nicely talked me through a couple of possible fixes to no avail so I returned it to our local store and had no problem getting a refund. Everything about the TV was great except the red line but I know that things like that happen every once in a while, they just cannot be helped, but Costco still made up for it with good service."
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Review 12 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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RosemaryLou
Location:Michigan
Date:March 30, 2012
Made In America And Best of Best
Pros: excellent picture, light weight, american call center, american made
Model Number: 1080
"We purchsed the Element TV because it is made in America. Beyond expectations, the color is fantastic, High Def, as good or better than any of the Foreign Made TV's. Highly Recommend"
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Review 13 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Blackbeard2
Location:Wilmington, NC
Date:March 9, 2012
Element 46" HDTV-Good value
Pros: jbl sound system, costco guarantee
Cons: none so far
Model Number: ELEFC461
"Excellent value & service. Placed order around 11am on Mon., UPS delivered at 2pm on Wed. Very good picture and JBL sound system is always a plus. I would rate this above any TVs in a similar class."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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jms7
Location:AltamonteSpring,.FL.
Date:February 19, 2012
Very good purchase
Pros: picture, price
Model Number: ELEFC461
"Having delivered to the house is a must when you only drive a sedan. Great picture. easy setup,good sound but I was expecting better. Have to control sound and mute with Element hand control, everything else with Brighthouse(cable provider) hand control. Two tech's tried to make it compatable.Instruction Manual does not define terms like user and standard on sound mode and PCM &RAW on SPDIF type so I guess I will have to call Costco."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Mellee
Date:February 14, 2012
I love my element and the price is right
"I have an LCD element I purchased four years ago that is still working great and I really liked it, so I already knew I liked Element TVs though some may not have even heard of the brand. I think the speakers are great and far better than normal LED TVs you purchase. A few times my sound has not worked and I have turned the TV off and magically it is working when I turn it back on. As long as it continues working, I am happy with my purchase!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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mcgillvn
Location:Detroit
Date:February 2, 2012
No complaints, good value
Pros: price, good value for features
Cons: slightly wobbly base but functional
Model Number: ELEFC461
"The setup menu is flexible enough to end up with a good picture in any environment. In our basement system, I had to adjust the color to "cool" to get a natural looking screen. With that done, it's beautiful. If you want great sound, set up a surround system--the speakers may be better than your average TV, but it won't satisfy for home theater. No internet, but not an issue if you have that in a game platform, blu-ray or other device."
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Review 17 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
Rating:
Travala
Date:February 1, 2012
Will wait and see
Model Number: 1080p
"Product arrived with a part missing. Am happy with the picture but am trying to figure out the adjustments. The manual is full of jargon and acronyms and impossible to understand."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Silpadachick
Location:Tacoma, WA
Date:January 20, 2012
Worst purchase yet...
"When we first received the TV it had two big dents in the outer cardboard box. I though it was strange that there wasn't a fragile label on the box.
Set up was easy. The sound was awesome...then the problems started. There was a connection problem with the HDMI port and we could not connect our Blu-ray player.
I called Costco concierge and they were extremely helpful. We connected to Element and the customer service was horrible. The agent didn't have the model number and was not well- equipped to handle the problem. Second red flag went up...She set a case and after we hung up, I never heard back from them. Supposedly a tech was suppose to call me.
Next thing I know...they are sending me a TV part?! Uh, for what?
Long story short, we took it back to Costco, got a full refund and bought a plasma Panasonic 52inch. Very happy with it!"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
Rating:
Rymaal
Location:Redding, CA
Date:January 6, 2012
Not so good
Pros: nice thin design, good picture, 3 hdmi jacks, minimal glare
Cons: few other input jacks, sound is still bad, appears cheap, base mount not good, remote sensor or remote broken
Model Number: elefc461
"I just received this TV because I was replacing a plasma I got recently. I will say first is has a decent picture. Not as Good as my plasma but good enough. I was trading my plasma because it made an awful buzzing noise (which I later learned all plasmas do) and the glare was really bad from outside lighting. This TV has very little glare and makes no sound when turned on. I do like that its pretty thin because its an LED edge lit TV. The front is not that great looking. Kind of a boring black matte finish that shows any and all fingerprints and dust. Now to the speakers. I bought this TV mainly because it advertised having great speakers, better than any other TV. While I might say this is technically true, the sound is still not adequate for watching Movies. For television programs, or news programs the sound is way better than any flatscreen you can buy. Here's the HUGE problem. If you want to watch an action movie with explosions or any kind of BASS, the speakers on the TV buzz(vibrate) really bad. You know kind of like cheap speakers do when you turn the TV up too loud. Also There is virtually NO audio output jacks for which you can connect an exterior speaker such as a simple(cheap) soundbar or older surround sound system. So you are left with using these subpar speakers for all your audio needs. There is a headphone jack, and a digital coaxial stereo jack ONLY. My brand new soundbar does not have a digital coaxial input so I am probably going to return it to see if I can find a speaker that does have one. Lastly I do not know if the remote sensor is broken or the remote itself, but My remote control does not work out of the box. I tried putting different batteries in other than the factory ones and still doesn't work. Yet another issue I am not looking forward to resolving. Why cant things just work the way they are supposed to out of the box?"
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Element 46” Class 1080p LED HDTV ELEFC461
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Ambroius
Location:Falls Church, Virginia
Date:January 1, 2012
Great Picture, Sound, Operation
"After reading a LOT of reviews, and going to see, discuss various units with a lot of sales staffs, we decided to try the Element 40" unit, for our Master Bedroom Suite. Loved it so much that we then ordered this one for the family area. We WERE until now basically watching DVD's off of two analog televisions, so perhaps we're not the best judges, but we find both the picture and the sound none short of wonderful - with NONE of the light corner bleed that so many LED machines reportedly produce."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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