{"id":118521,"date":"2021-01-18T18:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T18:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=118521"},"modified":"2024-02-24T15:30:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T15:30:25","slug":"lg-55un8000-review-a-good-4k-tv-but-lacks-in-the-darker-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-55un8000-review-a-good-4k-tv-but-lacks-in-the-darker-range\/","title":{"rendered":"LG 55UN8000 Review \u2022 A good 4K TV but lacks in the darker range"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The LG 55UN80006LA is the mid-range LG LCD TV of 2020.\u00a0It features an ultra-high definition 4K display with 50Hz refresh rate, HDR10 Pro and HLG support, and numerous SmartTV features with streaming and voice control services.\u00a0Moreover, the price of UN8000 can be called quite acceptable.<\/p>\n<p>LG&#8217;s 4K UN8000 Series TVs are available in 55 and 65-inch sizes.\u00a0In the proposed LG 55UN8000 4K HDR review using a 55-inch TV as an example, we will try to figure out how well the UN80 series models work and whether they are worth buying.<\/p>\n<h2>LG UN8000 review<\/h2>\n<h3>Design<\/h3>\n<p>The LG 55UN8000 TV comes in sturdy packaging.\u00a0When included with the stand, the 55-inch model has a net weight of just over 16 kg.\u00a0Despite the fact that the case is completely made of plastic, the assembly is very high quality.\u00a0The depth of the screen is 8.4 cm at its widest point. The slim bezel and Y-leg stand provide an elegant look.<\/p>\n<p>The back of the LG TV has standard VESA 300 x 300 mounting holes for a wall bracket that is not included.\u00a0The 55UN80006LA TV comes with a pair of metal feet, a Magic Remote with batteries, a power cord and an instruction manual.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-dizajn-700x404.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-dizajn-700x404.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-dizajn-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-dizajn-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-dizajn.jpg 1304w\" alt=\"LG 55UN8000 design\" width=\"700\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Smart TV<\/h3>\n<p>Like all current LG 4K TVs, the UN80006 comes with the new\u00a0webOS 5.0\u00a0operating system\u00a0.\u00a0In addition to multimedia libraries and numerous applications, the most important streaming services are also available, such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Disney +.\u00a0It is possible to install other applications as well.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming applications and media libraries run smoothly and can be intuitively controlled with the Magic Remote.\u00a0Magic Remote is a combination of a conventional remote control, a mouse with an optical pointer and a built-in microphone for voice control.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s Amazon Alexa or LG&#8217;s own voice assistant, both technologies work seamlessly.\u00a0Using the LG Home control panel does not require any special skills.\u00a0Here you can find your smart home appliances, such as a video intercom or home lighting, and control them via the TV.<\/p>\n<p>A fast triple tuner is available for TV reception.\u00a0The tuner is suitable for all types of reception (cable, satellite, antenna).\u00a0It takes no more than 2 seconds to switch channels.\u00a0With PayTV channels, the switching operation takes 3-4 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Recording broadcasts is also not a problem.\u00a0We recommend recording to an external USB hard drive with a maximum capacity of 2 TB.\u00a0A regular flash drive is not suitable for recording due to the large number of rewriting cycles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-obzor.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Image quality<\/h3>\n<p>The 55UN8000 has a 4K Ultra HD display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.\u00a0The panel has a 50Hz refresh rate and has Direct LED\u00a0backlighting\u00a0.\u00a0Due to this type of illumination, the UN8000 series exhibits a very evenly illuminated image with minimal and barely visible spots (dirty screen effect).<\/p>\n<p>Thanks\u00a0to the IPS matrix\u00a0, the viewing angles are excellent.\u00a0In HDR Effect picture mode, peak brightness is 360 cd \/ m\u00b2.\u00a0At this brightness, there are improvements in HDR mode, but the HDR quality does not achieve the full effect.\u00a0Ultra HD Blu-ray movies have excellent depth of field and true-to-life colors.<\/p>\n<p>With black colors, things are a little more complicated.\u00a0This is especially noticeable when viewing content in a dark room.\u00a0In this case, the blacks become dark gray.\u00a0A similar effect is observed in highly contrasting scenes.\u00a0The reason for this is the IPS matrix, which has insufficient contrast.<\/p>\n<p>Connoisseurs of perfect black will have to think about choosing a model with a VA matrix.\u00a0For a truly cinematic experience, the UN8000 series is equipped with the new\u00a0Filmmaker Mode\u00a0picture option\u00a0.\u00a0Here, all image optimization systems such as contrast enhancers, noise reduction, color saturation are disabled.<\/p>\n<p>Only the original color and contrast values \u200b\u200bare used.\u00a0Since the brightness of the picture is also reduced, it is desirable to darken the room like in a movie theater.\u00a0The current blockbusters can now be watched in the original quality as the director intended.<\/p>\n<p>Ordinary television programs are also displayed very well.\u00a0This quality is especially noticeable when watching HD channels.\u00a0This speaks of a good scaling option.\u00a0However, when viewing analog content, the image may appear pale and partially washed out.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound quality<\/h3>\n<p>The built-in loudspeakers with a total power of 20 W sound good.\u00a0The acoustics are well coordinated and absolutely adequate for conventional television.\u00a0The voices are crystal clear.\u00a0The lack of a subwoofer affects sound in action movies and music videos.\u00a0A way out of the situation can be an additionally purchased soundbar or home theater system.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Dolby Digital +, LG UN8000 TVs have several other audio processing modes.\u00a0Unfortunately, the system lacks support for Dolby Atmos in the same way as DTS.\u00a0As of today, the lack of Dolby Atmos support is not much of an oversight.\u00a0However, it is worth noting that every year there is more and more network content in Atmos format.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ultrahd.su-LG-55UN8000-kommutacija.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Connections<\/h3>\n<p>The LG patch panel has almost a complete set of connections.\u00a0The device is equipped with four HDMI 2.0 ports, one of which has an\u00a0ARC<\/p>\n<p>channel\u00a0.\u00a0Also available: connection to DVB-T2 \/ S2 \/ C tuners, three USB ports, TosLink optical output, analog audio-video input and line-in for connecting to the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>As for wireless connections, there are Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi systems on board.\u00a0However, you won&#8217;t find the usual line-in headphone jack.\u00a0If there is a need to\u00a0connect headphones to TV\u00a0, you will have to purchase an additional headphone adapter and connect it via TosLink, or purchase headphones that support wireless connection.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Overall, the picture quality of the LG 55UN8000 looks convincing.\u00a0The picture is clear, the colors are realistic.\u00a0A weak point is the display of black, especially in high-contrast images.<\/p>\n<p>When viewing HDR content, the image does not reach the desired quality.\u00a0SmartTV, voice control, triple tuner with disc recording and extended viewing angles leave nothing to be desired.\u00a0Recommended for purchase for collective viewing in well-lit rooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The LG 55UN80006LA is the mid-range LG LCD TV of 2020.\u00a0It features an ultra-high definition 4K display with 50Hz refresh rate, HDR10 Pro and HLG support, and numerous SmartTV features with streaming and voice control services.\u00a0Moreover, the price of UN8000 can be called quite acceptable. 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