{"id":130883,"date":"2021-05-16T06:11:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T05:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=130883"},"modified":"2021-06-01T20:57:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T19:57:15","slug":"lg-up8100-review-delivers-high-quality-images-from-all-angles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-up8100-review-delivers-high-quality-images-from-all-angles\/","title":{"rendered":"LG UP8100 : Delivers high-quality images from all angles"},"content":{"rendered":"

LG 55UP81006LA HDR 4K TV is definitely one of the most sought after by the buyer.\u00a0Unlike the LG 7 models, the UP8100 series is equipped with a wide range of functions.\u00a0At the same time, the price of such TVs is very far from exorbitant.<\/p>\n

A 50Hz IPS panel and Quad Core Processor 4K (LM21A) are up to the task.\u00a0In addition to HDR10 Pro, the 55-inch unit can also handle\u00a0Dolby Vision IQ\u00a0.\u00a0On board there is a SmartTV with the new LG webOS TV operating system and a triple tuner.<\/p>\n

The LG UP8100 series is available in eight versions, from a smaller 43 “TV to a huge 86” (217 cm) TV.\u00a0In the proposed LG 55UP81006LA 4K HDR review using a 55-inch TV as an example, we will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the UP8100 series in order to conclude for ourselves whether such TVs are worth buying.<\/p>\n

LG UP8100 review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

LG 55UP81006 TV has a simple, but at the same time, quite elegant design.\u00a0The product is made of high quality plastic.\u00a0A crescent-shaped stand extending from the central part of the TV is used as a support.\u00a0Such a stand makes it possible to place the TV on a narrower cabinet than with the version with two legs on the sides.<\/p>\n

The depth of the stand is 26 cm. Therefore, the depth of the cabinet should not be too shallow.\u00a0The width of the cabinet should not be less than 82 cm. As for the depth of the cabinet, in 2021 most LG TVs have lost some weight.\u00a0This is due to the use of flatter LEDs in the backlight.<\/p>\n

This circumstance is a big plus if the user wants to hang the TV on the wall.\u00a0For wall mounting, you will have to purchase a VESA bracket of 300 x 300 mm (for the 55th diagonal).\u00a0The build quality is excellent.\u00a0Package includes: stand, Bluetooth Smart Remote and user manual.<\/p>\n

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WebOS 6.0<\/h3>\n

Like all 2021 LG TVs, the LG 55UP81006LA also runs the new\u00a0webOS 6.0\u00a0operating\u00a0system\u00a0.\u00a0Using the mouse pointer function on the Magic Remote, you can quickly and intuitively operate Internet applications.\u00a0With the click of a button, the user has access to all streaming services, live streaming and media libraries.<\/p>\n

All relevant streaming providers like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, or Disney + are pre-installed.\u00a0If you want to save yourself the trouble of entering letters using the remote control, it is recommended to purchase a CSL Bluetooth wireless keyboard with a built-in touch panel.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the LG 55UP81006LA is only equipped with a DVB-C \/ S2 \/ T2 receiver to receive TV programs.\u00a0This means that you can only record video from the transmitter that is currently turned on.\u00a0A suitable USB hard disk is required for recording.\u00a0It is undesirable to use a regular USB drive due to the large number of write cycles.\u00a0Switching time between channels is a little less than 2 seconds.<\/p>\n

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Image quality<\/h3>\n

The LG 55UP8100 has a responsive 50Hz\u00a0IPS panel\u00a0with direct backlighting and a UHD image resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels).\u00a0In addition to the HDR10 Pro standard, the device also supports Dolby Vision IQ.\u00a0In most cases, the LG UP8100 55 \u2033 TV reproduces an evenly lit image without halos and light spots.<\/p>\n

The typical downside for IPS panels is poor black levels.\u00a0Due to the lack of local dimming, the black areas of the image appear in dark gray.\u00a0This is especially noticeable in high-contrast images.\u00a0The pluses include anti-reflective coating.\u00a0Thanks to the factory settings, the picture looks very convincing.<\/p>\n

A total of 9 preset picture modes are available.\u00a0These include Filmmaker mode, Cinema mode and two expert settings for light and dark rooms.\u00a0The most optimal is the movie mode.\u00a0In this mode, the brightness of the colors is noticeably increased.<\/p>\n

Filmmaker Mode is\u00a0more suitable for purists who want to enjoy watching a blockbuster in original cinematic quality.\u00a0However, it should be borne in mind that in this mode the image will appear 500 lumens darker, since all image enhancement systems such as Sharpness Enhancer and Advanced Color Enhancer are disabled.<\/p>\n

To enjoy better picture quality, you should watch 4K HDR content.\u00a0In this case, the 55UP8100 impresses with its extremely sharp images, high vivid colors and satisfactory contrast.\u00a0Poor contrast is especially evident in dark rooms.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the UP8100 series TVs are suitable for collective viewing as they have extended viewing angles.\u00a0When it comes to upscaling, there is nothing to complain about when watching HD 720p and Full HD 1080p content.\u00a0Lower resolution SDR content looks blurry and out of focus in most cases.<\/p>\n

Sound quality<\/h3>\n

LG has equipped the UP81006 TV with two 10W full-range speakers.\u00a0Unfortunately, the user will not hear the bass.\u00a0Although the acoustics are well coordinated, the depth of the sound is not felt.\u00a0The lack of deep multi-channel sound is especially lacking when watching movies.<\/p>\n

An example of such a panel is the\u00a0LG SN7Y soundbar\u00a0, which will provide a true cinema atmosphere with pronounced deep bass.\u00a0The connection is made either via HDMI or wirelessly via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

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Connections<\/h3>\n

The UP81006 series connection panel contains 3 HDMI 2.0 connections.\u00a0HDMI port number 2 has\u00a0eARC\u00a0audio\u00a0return\u00a0.\u00a0There are also 2 USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio output, Ethernet RJ45 line-in, antenna input, and a CI + 1.4 slot.\u00a0Wireless connections include Bluetooth Ver.\u00a05.0 and Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

The LG UP8100 has realistic colors, wide viewing angles and a fairly high-quality picture. When the device is connected to the soundbar, the user becomes the owner of a full-fledged home theater.\u00a0The UP8100 is more suitable for viewing in a bright room than in a dark one due to the low contrast of the panel.\u00a0Also, the UP81 series is great for group viewing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LG 55UP81006LA HDR 4K TV is definitely one of the most sought after by the buyer.\u00a0Unlike the LG 7 models, the UP8100 series is equipped with a wide range of functions.\u00a0At the same time, the price of such TVs is very far from exorbitant. A 50Hz IPS panel and Quad Core Processor 4K (LM21A) are […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":130898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[778],"class_list":{"0":"post-130883","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-reviews"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130883"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130883\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/130898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}