{"id":115652,"date":"2020-11-12T21:35:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T21:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=115652"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:03:37","slug":"lg-oled65e8p-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-oled65e8p-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LG OLED65E8P Review \u2022 Impressive OLED TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a smart platform based on artificial intelligence ThinQ and the – for the first time – fast processor of Alpha 9, the new LG OLED65E8P shows that OLED technology is the most exotic in the field of image today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

LG has already launched its new OLED TV series consisting of five models.\u00a0We start with the “small” B8, the “medium” C8, the top we try here E8, the premium G8 and the wallpaper W8.\u00a0Basically all these TVs are the same and differ only in equipment and design.<\/p>\n

They use the same OLED panel, but work differently from model to model.\u00a0The most interesting of the series, as every year, is the E8.\u00a0It is available in sizes 55 and 65 inches, incorporating all the foam of LG technology.<\/p>\n

The “E8” series continues the “glass” tradition of LG.\u00a0The screen is mounted on a glass plate that protrudes about one millimeter, for protection, from it.\u00a0This special unbreakable glass holds all the TV on it.\u00a0It starts from the top and reaches very low, almost touching the surface of the table.<\/p>\n

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So the whole set looks unreal, giving the TV the feeling that it is hovering in space.\u00a0In fact, low down to the base, there is a transparent “gap” that you see behind the TV.\u00a0It is probably the most impressive base we have ever “screwed”, there are no screws that “tie” to the back, but a socket 60 cm long into which three centimeters of the glass surface are inserted to tighten it in place.<\/p>\n

At first you will be scared that it might break, but LG has studied the whole construction in terms of safety and longevity.\u00a0This glass surface is so strong that it dispels any doubt of its breakage.\u00a0In the end the view of the TV will reward you, a panel in\u2026 air.\u00a0The surprises of the E8 do not stop at the appearance, it is a complete TV, without compromises that gives another user experience.\u00a0Especially its new WebOS operating system and the smart Magic Remote remote control.<\/p>\n

These two systems make the TV the most childish (and fast in response) on the market, easy to use and enjoyable.\u00a0The screen displays, in the form of a ribbon at the bottom, large icons corresponding to inputs, applications and functions.\u00a0The layout can be changed by the user, while the artificial intelligence ThinQ and the voice commands accepted by the E8 provide other possibilities such as adjustment of settings, content choices and automation.<\/p>\n

The list of commands is huge and the system even draws information from the program guide.\u00a0The Magic Remote, as the E8 remote control is called, is the most comfortable on TV today.\u00a0Navigates all the menus and content plain game, and has several keys for instant access to functions.<\/p>\n

The Magic Remote is easy to operate and has a built-in microphone for ThinQ commands.\u00a0The TV has not yet reached its full function, as LG is constantly updating its firmware, constantly bringing new features to the surface.<\/p>\n

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Behind the screen is the company’s new processor, Alpha 9, which automatically analyzes the image by rejecting noise in four and increasing its sharpness.\u00a0For example it examines the image by locating the subject in relation to the background and then increases the contrast between them.\u00a0This is useful when viewing from YouTube or other low definition sources.<\/p>\n

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This is the first time LG has launched a TV with such a powerful processor.\u00a0LG typically states that the new processor offers seven times more accurate color performance than the previous E8.<\/p>\n

That is, last year we had 4,913 control points, while now with the Alpha 9 the TV reaches 35,937 points.\u00a0The other important element of this new TV is its speed which makes it suitable for gamming and viewing material shot in many frames such as 120 fps.<\/p>\n

The technology is called HFR (High Frame Rate) and allows smooth presentation on the screen, ie without jitter and blur, high speed video frames (images per second) and all this in UHD resolution.\u00a0That is, the tennis ball is presented as it is and not square or distorted as in plain TVs.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> LG 65NANO956NA – The New Real 8K NanoCell TV<\/a><\/p>\n

HFR is a technology that is constantly gaining ground, as long as our material is of this level.\u00a0As we say 50p, here in HFR we will say 100p or 120p.\u00a0The Alpha 9 processor is very powerful and you can see that when you compare TV to OLED competition.\u00a0The TV reveals more details, having an effective HDR system manages the whole presence.<\/p>\n

The new E8 is also equipped with almost all HDR systems, such as Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro, HLG Pro and the rather unknown Technicolor.\u00a0We say almost because it does not have the HDR10 + that Samsung and Panasonic have, something that we do not rule out to see in the future with a firmware update.\u00a0The tests started with a gamma value of 2.2 is a good choice for general evaluation.<\/p>\n

However, they can also be adjusted with the gamma level BT.1886 to have a more cinematic character.\u00a0As an OLED that is the E8 it presents much better all the dark elements of a program, something that was a problem in previous OLEDs.\u00a0On the screen we measured a maximum brightness of about 780 nits, which can increase to 830 nits over time, as OLEDs perform better “when layered” their organic material.<\/p>\n

On a completely white screen, the maximum is about 150 nits.\u00a0The color range reaches the well-known values: about 98% DCI-P3 and 74% in Rec.2020.\u00a0Its image is excellent – we would say exemplary – straight from the box, we will not need to do much if we want to “calibrate” it.<\/p>\n

It has the Netflix application pre-installed where we saw the Lost In Space series which is Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, a real demo for OLED TVs.\u00a0The E8 immediately recognized these elements and it was that this device gave us the most “juicy”, since it stuck us in our place to get enough of what its screen showed.<\/p>\n

Another important advantage of the 2018 E8 is its sound.\u00a0You will not need a sound bar.\u00a0This is many times better than last year, it has Dolby Atmos capability (of course do not expect home cinema results here), and it really shows that the manufacturer has studied it properly.<\/p>\n

It may also be the result of LG’s collaboration with Meridian.\u00a0We get full sound with bass, resolution and high level.\u00a0We would say it is more than enough for TV.<\/p>\n

LG OLED65E8P: Specifications:<\/h3>\n