{"id":127807,"date":"2019-04-03T06:53:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T05:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=127807"},"modified":"2024-04-08T16:48:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:48:49","slug":"lg-55sm8200-review-decent-quality-combined-with-affordable-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-55sm8200-review-decent-quality-combined-with-affordable-price\/","title":{"rendered":"LG 55SM8200 : Decent quality combined with affordable price"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of the 8 LG series in 2019, perhaps the only lineup we haven’t met yet is the LG SM8200 TVs.\u00a0Considering that in 2019 the sixth series from LG is not expected in the 4K segment of the manufacturer, we can conclude that the 8th series of LG is a kind of “average” in the entire lineup of\u00a0LG 2019\u00a0.\u00a0In this LG 55SM8200PLA review, we will try to get acquainted with the features and characteristics of the LG SM82 series.<\/p>\n

LG SM8200 review<\/h2>\n

To consider this series, take, for example, a 55 diagonal TV.\u00a0The LG 55SM8200 has a 139cm NanoCell sensor and includes the latest AI image optimization.\u00a0The lineup consists of three diagonals LG 49SM8200, LG 55SM8200 and LG 65SM8200.\u00a0Unlike its older counterparts from the eighth series, it uses a 60 Hz screen refresh rate and Edge-LED backlight regardless of size.<\/p>\n

But the image processing is still done with the Alpha7 gen.2 processor.\u00a0The Smart TV platform runs on webOS 4.5, there is support for “Smart Home” and voice control of the device.\u00a0Note that the 8 series LG “begins” with TVs 86UM8070AUA and 86UM8070PUA, but this is not the European market.<\/p>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

The LG 55SM8200 TV, like the other two models in this series, has a thin, almost frameless, black plastic case.\u00a0The bezel of the screen is made without metal.\u00a0The crescent-shaped stand is made of brushed aluminum.\u00a0The appearance is quite attractive for those who do not like the surplus of metallized surfaces.<\/p>\n

For the option of mounting on the wall, the model provides a VESA mount of 300 \u00d7 300 mm, for a smaller diagonal in the LG 49SM8200PLA TV, the VESA size is reduced.\u00a0When installed on a vertical surface, access to some I \/ O ports may be restricted.\u00a0We have already mentioned this in our\u00a0review of the LG SM8600\u00a0on our UltraHD.su website.\u00a0The LG SM8200 series is equipped with the new AN-MR19 remote control with a built-in microphone for voice control.<\/p>\n

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Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Equipment LG 55SM8200 on the level of TVs of solid “middle” premium class.\u00a0The built-in wireless network makes it easy to integrate via WLAN into your home network and connect to the Internet via a router.\u00a0All new LG TVs have been updated to webOS 4.5, and the SM8200 series is no exception.<\/p>\n

The responsiveness of the operating system is good.\u00a0Switching channels or selecting image sources is amazingly fast.\u00a0It looks like the manufacturer has done a good job at the hardware and software level.\u00a0Additional features include the presence of interactive HbbTV, many multimedia libraries, a built-in and fast web browser and a bunch of installed streaming services with support for 4K HDR streaming.<\/p>\n

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant<\/h3>\n

LG has been emphasizing the presence of smart home features and artificial intelligence in its models since last year.\u00a0The SM8200 series is not deprived of advanced technologies in this direction.\u00a0Like previous models, the 55SM8200 is fully compatible with Google Assistant and perfectly understands voice commands.\u00a0For some markets, the platform “Amazon Alexa” is relevant, but its support, according to the assurances of the company representatives, will be supplemented a little later with the next software update “over the air”.<\/p>\n

Triple tuner with USB recording function<\/h3>\n

As we understand, considering 4K modern TVs, the name Smart TV is not enough for such a device, despite the abundance of Internet resources with video content.\u00a0The main functions of receiving terrestrial television are carried out using a triple tuner with the ability to “chew” DVB-C, DVB-S or DVB-T2 sources.<\/p>\n

Scrolling through the channels also happens very quickly and without delays.\u00a0LG SM8200 TVs allow recording to an external USB drive, so the manufacturer recommends using a USB SSD device or 1 TB hard drive.<\/p>\n

Picture<\/h3>\n

The LG SM8200 series TVs are all equipped with 60Hz Nano Cell matrices, sadly.\u00a0Perhaps this is one of the main and main differences from the LG SM8600 and\u00a0LG SM8500 series\u00a0.\u00a0The applied IPS panels allow displaying up to a billion colors, but with a color depth of 10 bits (8 bits + FRC).\u00a0Image processing and scaling is done using the second generation Alpha7 processor.<\/p>\n

Overall, however, the 55SM8200 delivers brilliant images when equipped with the AI \u200b\u200bPicture function, automatically adjusting the brightness and contrast levels to the ambient light.\u00a0The picture looks with an excellent color depth effect, despite the side illumination of the matrix.\u00a0No blurring or clouding effects were noticed.<\/p>\n

Of course, we can talk about the quality of the picture if we have natural Ultra HD content as input.\u00a0Moreover, streaming services and Blu-ray players, including the latest game consoles, will amaze you with the displayed image on the screen of the LG 55SM8200.<\/p>\n

Sound<\/h3>\n

As for the sound, it is possible to note an incomplete correspondence with the image quality.\u00a0In the considered series of TVs LG SM8200, the sound system is made according to the scheme 2.0.\u00a020W total output power with Dolby Atmos and Surround Sound.\u00a0This is enough for standard content.<\/p>\n

But when playing live programs, the low-frequency components are too small for a juicy sound.\u00a0We understand that in such case dimensions is difficult to build low-frequency high-quality speakers, so the manufacturer offers a choice of single\u00a0soundbar the LG\u00a0, for example,\u00a0the LG SK9Y\u00a0the Dolby with the Atmos scheme 5.1.2.<\/p>\n

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Connections<\/h3>\n

The LG SM8200 line does not differ from its older comrades in the presence of I \/ O ports.\u00a0The user has access to a standard (according to the manufacturer) set of four HDMI 2.0 ports with ARC support and a pair of USB 2.0.<\/p>\n

Sound can be output through the optical jack or through the 3.5mm headphone output.\u00a0There is an additional AV composite input.\u00a0The Internet or network can be connected via an RJ-45 or WLAN LAN socket.\u00a0For mobile devices, a connection via Bluetooth 5.0 is available.<\/p>\n

Differences between SM8200 and SM8600<\/h3>\n

The logical conclusion of the LG SM8200 review will be a comparison with the LG SM8600 line.\u00a0The main difference between the SM860 and the SM820 is, of course, the frame rate.\u00a0In the older series, the frequency is 120 Hz versus 60 Hz in the considered line.<\/p>\n

Hence, the technology for processing dynamics of the image, which at 60 Hz “works” only at the TM100.\u00a0In addition to these obvious drawbacks, we can highlight the lack of support for Dolby Vision and 4-level noise reduction in the SM820.\u00a0The sound system, despite the same output power, also has some differences – this is the direction of the sound “Down Ring” and “Wireless Sound Sync” in the SM860.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

The entire series of LG SM8200 belongs to the premium segment, despite the frequency of the 60 Hz matrix and side illumination.\u00a0Advanced features are embodied here, including a great operating system, smart home control and a good triple tuner.<\/p>\n

The models in this line provide decent image quality, but the processing of action scenes with the TM100 can be accompanied by artifacts.\u00a0The appearance of the TVs is attractive, but no frills.\u00a0Among the TVs of the premium segment, quality and price are combined here in the right proportions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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