{"id":150691,"date":"2022-11-05T16:44:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T16:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=150691"},"modified":"2024-06-19T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T16:06:57","slug":"lg-qned80-review-impressive-entry-level-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-qned80-review-impressive-entry-level-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"LG QNED80: Impressive entry-level TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LG QNED80 is the QNED series of entry-level TVs.\u00a0The QNED line sits between NanoCell and OLED and has more advanced features than the NanoCell models for those looking for a mid to high-end LED TV.\u00a0QNEd models feature Mini LED backlighting to enhance contrast by effectively managing local dimming.<\/p>\n<p>But QNED80 differs from older brothers by the absence of these same mini-LEDs, while retaining all the attributes of QNED panels.\u00a0The use of conventional side illumination with standard size diodes significantly reduces the cost of the TV, but also makes it impossible to really increase the contrast, and hence the depth of black.\u00a0In the LG 55QNED806QA 4K QNED HDR TV review, we will look at the main features and parameters of the novelty.<\/p>\n<h2>LG QNED80 Review<\/h2>\n<h3>Design<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/72_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/66_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/66_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/69_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/70_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/71_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/72_techweek.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"LG QNED80 review\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Aesthetically, the LG 55QNED806QA QNED TV follows the design of the\u00a0LG NANO80\u00a0.\u00a0The frames have the same width as the LG QNED81 TV &#8211; about 1.1 cm. Due to the use of side lighting, the TV turned out to be quite thin.\u00a0Without the cable management clips, its thickness is 4.4 cm. In general, the build quality of the meteorite titanium-colored plastic case is quite decent.<\/p>\n<p>The model under consideration is distinguished by a base in the form of widely spaced legs, in contrast to the\u00a0QNED81\u00a0,\u00a0QNED86\u00a0,\u00a0QNED87 series\u00a0with a sickle-shaped base located in the center.\u00a0This is very characteristic of LG.\u00a0All connectors of the LG QNED806QA TV are directed sideways or downwards, which is important if you decide to mount it on the wall using a VESA bracket.\u00a0The design of the remote control has not changed compared to last year &#8211; it&#8217;s still the same Magic Control.<\/p>\n<h3>Image quality<\/h3>\n<p>The IPS-type matrix used in the QNED806QA TV, as opposed to the\u00a0VA matrix\u00a0, provides very good viewing angles, although the black color will not be as deep.\u00a0This means that the native contrast ratio of the QNED80 will be lower, but thanks to the local dimming system, it can be slightly increased.\u00a0Six zones of side lighting is clearly not enough for precise control.<\/p>\n<p>The NanoCell Display displays a picture using quantum dots, whose color depends on the size. This allows us to enjoy rich, pure and accurate color details. The QNED806 offers an excellent color gamut that covers 95% of the DCI P3 color spectrum, which is the standard for HDR.<\/p>\n<p>As for HDR, the LG QNED806 TV is capable of playing content in HLG and HDR10 formats.\u00a0Yes, formats with dynamic metadata are not supported.\u00a0Support for HDR10 + is missing due to the fact that this is the domain of Samsung.\u00a0And there is no Dolby Vision to keep the budget of the TV.\u00a0Nevertheless, a 10-bit matrix is \u200b\u200bable to create an already quite realistic image with rich colors.<\/p>\n<p>The hardware of the QNED806 TV is based on the \u03b17 Gen5 4K intelligent processor.\u00a0Thanks to it, some deep learning algorithms are implemented to improve image and sound processing.\u00a0The AI \u200b\u200bPicture Pro algorithm recognizes the quality of the content, while the generation AI processor eliminates noise, optimizes contrast and saturation.\u00a0In addition, the processor does a good job of intelligently upscaling to 4K.<\/p>\n<h3>Smart TV<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/76_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/67_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/67_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/73_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/74_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/75_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/76_techweek.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"LG QNED80 - design\" width=\"700\" height=\"347\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The webOS 22 operating system\u00a0is the latest version released by the LG brand.\u00a0It&#8217;s a quick user interface that allows you to access your most used apps like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, etc. Menus can be easily navigated with Magic Control with cursor function.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a very interesting feature that you can create shortcuts for each number button to access the desired application.\u00a0Unfortunately, like most TVs on the market, there are ads in the interface.\u00a0You can see it on the homepage, in the app store, and in the Shop Time store.<\/p>\n<p>Through the built-in microphone, you can access both Google Assistant and Alexa.\u00a0With voice commands, you can search for content or ask questions, and you can even change the source or basic picture settings.\u00a0In general, the Magic Remote 2022 is no different from its last year&#8217;s version.<\/p>\n<h3>Games<\/h3>\n<p>The LG 55QNED80 TV has upgraded the gaming system for next generation gaming.\u00a02022 features a new game optimizer that displays gameplay settings in a single menu.\u00a0The new game bar makes it easy to change game options.\u00a0There is HGiG support to accompany HDR games.\u00a0Smooth gameplay is possible with the inclusion of VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound<\/h3>\n<p>Like most flat-panel TVs, the QNED80&#8217;s frequency response is shifted towards the mids and highs.\u00a0Therefore, there is almost no bass, which means that there is no dynamics in the audio accompaniment of films with the presence of sound effects.\u00a0The total output of the two-channel downward-firing speaker system is 20 watts.\u00a0The sound is quite loud, but at the maximum level, compression is felt.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The AI \u200b\u200bSound Pro option analyzes the sound and uses the \u03b17 Gen 5 Intelligent Processor to convert 2-channel audio to virtual 5.1.2 surround sound and then apply the optimal settings.\u00a0The result is a more realistic sound.\u00a0QNED80 supports WiSA wireless technology.\u00a0To improve the sound picture, consider using a subwoofer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/80_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/68_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/68_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/77_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/78_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/79_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/80_techweek.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"LG QNED80 - switching\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Connections<\/h3>\n<p>The switching capabilities of the 55QNED80 QNED TV are quite consistent with its rank.\u00a0There are 4 HDMI ports (2 of them version 2.1).\u00a0eARC\u00a0Reverse Channel is supported\u00a0.\u00a0There are two USB 2.0 ports, a digital optical audio output, a LAN port for Internet connection and two antenna jacks.\u00a0Wireless communication is provided with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The LG QNED 80 is a pretty decent 4K IPS TV. It lacks contrast due to the lack of a mini LED backlight, the nanoparticle panel provides good color reproduction.\u00a0It has wide viewing angles, decent reflection handling.\u00a0This is a good choice for a bright room.\u00a0It runs on the same webOS platform as other 2022 LG TVs.\u00a0Its capabilities as an entry-level model are quite in line with its price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LG QNED80 is the QNED series of entry-level TVs.\u00a0The QNED line sits between NanoCell and OLED and has more advanced features than the NanoCell models for those looking for a mid to high-end LED TV.\u00a0QNEd models feature Mini LED backlighting to enhance contrast by effectively managing local dimming. But QNED80 differs from older brothers by [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-qned80-review-impressive-entry-level-tv\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":150692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[778],"class_list":["post-150691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-reviews"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150691","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=150691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150691\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}