LG Electronics 55UH8500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2016 Model)

Product Specifications

• Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 48.8” x 28.4” x 2”, TV with stand: 48.8” x 30.5” x 9.4”
• Smart functionality gives you access to your favorite apps and content using webOS 3.0
• Pairs 4K Ultra HD picture clarity with the contrast, color, and detail of High Dynamic Range (HDR) for the most lifelike picture
• The IPS panel in this LG TV uses in-plane switching to deliver rich colors and strong contrast ratio that remain consistent at wide viewing angles. With IPS, any seat becomes the best in the house.
• 120Hz refresh rate allows fast moving action scenes to be seen with virtually no motion blur (240Hz effective rate)

• Inputs: 3 HDMI, 3 USB, 1 RF, 1 Component, 1 Composite, 1 Ethernet, 1 Optical, 1 RS232C (Mini Jack)

  Product Description

Size:55-Inch Product Description

High Dynamic Range Done Right. Not all UHD TVs are the same. LG SUPER UHD TVs offer a superior 4K experience by incorporating advanced technologies that deliver over a billion rich colors, smoother motion and elevated brightness. HDR Super with Dolby Vision simply provides a better way to watch.

HDR Super with Dolby Vision: High Dynamic Range plus Dolby Vision together in one premium TV.

IPS 4K Quantum display: A vibrant display that produces a billion rich colors for amazing picture quality.

webOS 3.0 Smart TV: Exclusive, award-winning Smart TV platform that’s incredibly easy to use with Magic Remote, plus Magic Mobile Connection and Magic Zoom. Please check with content providers for required bandwidth to stream videos.

As a Netflix Recommended TV, the UH7700/UH8500/UH9500 series meet strict criteria for a superior Netflix experience, easy app access and new features. With support for both Dolby Vision and standard HDR, TV and movie lovers can now be ready for anything, including original programming and a wide selection of classics available on Amazon Video.

Dolby, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Amazon.com

Product Reviews

very positive beginning

I have had this television for nearly a week. I had purchased a Samsung un65js8500 but returned it. Don’t get me wrong the Samsung un65js8500(VA Panel) was a great set (excellent contrast) if you looking at it within the framework of the tv. But if you moved to an off angle even a little the picture color saturation de-graded a lot. I felt like I went from a 9 on picture quality to a 1, it was that bad. With my living room set up having a sectional sofa I just could not live with it. So a researched a lot and came across the LG-UH8500.I knew I needed a television with an IPS Panel to widen the viewing angle, since most all televisions with the VA(Samsung & Sony) would not work due to poor angle viewing, and the OLED at $5000.00 would be to much to spend. The operating system on this unit in my opinion is excellent. I love the remote, operating system on the television is very quick and responsive. All the latest is in the television, but that means nothing if the picture quality is not up to par. So now for the big picture. Hooked this baby up used RTINGS setting and I was so disappointed. The picture was dull and flat. Played with the setting for 3 days and finally came up with a picture that was very impressive. It does not have the contrast of the Samsung I returned, but I knew that and was hoping for a good quality picture and I found it. Is was not easy to set at all. Even the contrast was pretty good for a television with a IPS Panel. Keep in mind I like a picture that has some pop. Nice vibrant color without being over saturated. The Dynamic setting on this set was way to much. This is what I came up with for setting. If you have this television please give them a try I don’t think they will disappoint at all. And by the way this unit up-scales 4K much better the Samsung. Really Nice. Here are my setting belowPicture Mode-StandardBacklight-82Contrast-98Brightness-49Sharpness-25Color-51Tint-0Color Temp-0Under Advanced ControlsDynamic Contrast-HighDynamic Color-MedPreferred ColorSkin Color 2Grass Color 3Sky Color 3Color Gamut-NormalSuper Resolution-HighGamma High1Under Picture OptionsNoise Reduction-AutoMPEG Noise reduction-AutoBlack Level-HighReal Cinema-ONLED Local Dimming-MediumTrue Motion-User De-judder set to 3, De-Blur set to 5Enjoy your television and hopes this helps, this is a very honest review.

The smart feature is a lot better than the Samsungs in …

Was very surprised of the quality. Very slim compare to my previous tv the Samsung 55.The smart feature is a lot better than the Samsungs in my opinion and it plays just about any video format! I tested Dolby vision at its finest and looked incredible. Very sturdy and well built doesn’t feel cheap. The OS is also faster response compare to samsungs smart and Samsung didn’t read every video format like this one did. I love my Samsungs too but this one blew me away. Must buy if into 4K hdr mid tier searching.

Got a great feature set and picture at a good price.

After a professional calibration, this is a great set. We got one delivered that came cracked, so this is the 2nd one. We are not seeing bleed or other issues. Yes, it’s not as dark as my plasma or an OLED, but we wanted an IPS screen because we needed a good viewing angle range. We are also not super crazy about the video experience. We can live with less than perfect given we only spent $2k and have been living with 720p for the last 10 years.Out of the box this had a definite red shift to it, and using the built in Netflix I’ve watched Marco Polo in Dolby Vision. And HDR as well. So should be reasonably future proof.Keeping in mind that your mileage may vary and my room with a slider may not be your dark theater room, here are settings that work great for us. Adjust sharpness later to suit your taste.Settings on my 60UH8500Expert Mode DarkBacklight 49Contrast 80Brightness 60H Sharpness 0 (later adjusted to 20)V Sharpness 0 (later adjusted to 20)Color 50Tint 0Picture Mode SettingsNoise Reduction OFFMPEG Noise Reduction OFFBlack Level LOWReal Cinema OFFMotion Eye Care OFFLED Local Dimming LOWTruMotion OFFExpert ControlsDynamic Contrast OffSuper Resolution OffColor Gamut NormalEdge enhancer OffColor Filter OffGamma 2.2White BalanceColor Temperature Warm2Method 20 Points IREPattern OuterIRE 5Target Luminance 0.2Adjusting Luminance -44Red 0Green 0Blue 32IRE 10Target Luminance 0.8Adjusting Luminance -11Red -2Green 0Blue -10IRE 15Target Luminance 2.0Adjusting Luminance 0Red -2Green 0Blue 12IRE 20Target Luminance 3.8Adjusting Luminance 0Red 0Green 0Blue 1IRE 25Target Luminance 6.2Adjusting Luminance 0Red 0Green 0Blue 0IRE 30Target Luminance 9.2Adjusting Luminance 0Red 0Green -3Blue -6IRE 35Target Luminance 12.9Adjusting Luminance 0Red 0Green -2Blue -7IRE 40Target Luminance 17.3Adjusting Luminance 0Red 0Green 0Blue -9IRE 45Target Luminance 22.4Adjusting Luminance 4Red 0Green -2Blue -8IRE 50Target Luminance 28.3Adjusting Luminance 2Red 0Green -2Blue 0IRE 55Target Luminance 34.9Adjusting Luminance 8Red 0Green 0Blue 0IRE 60Target Luminance 42.3Adjusting Luminance 4Red 0Green 0Blue 0IRE 65Target Luminance 50.4Adjusting Luminance 4Red -1Green 4Blue -3IRE 70Target Luminance 59.3Adjusting Luminance -8Red 0Green -5Blue 0IRE 75Target Luminance 69.0Adjusting Luminance 2Red 0Green -1Blue 0IRE 80Target Luminance 79.6Adjusting Luminance 2Red 0Green 0Blue 0IRE 85Target Luminance 90.9Adjusting Luminance 0Red -3Green 0Blue -6IRE 90Target Luminance 103.1Adjusting Luminance -3Red 0Green -1Blue -4IRE 95Target Luminance 116.1Adjusting Luminance -1Red -1Green 0Blue -4IRE 100Target Luminance 130Adjusting Luminance 0Red 0Green 0Blue 0Color Management MagentaSaturation -2Tint 3Luminance 1Color Management YellowSaturation -1Tint -1Luminance 0Color Management CyanSaturation 0Tint 0Luminance 0Color Management BlueSaturation 0Tint -2Luminance 1Color Management GreenSaturation 0Tint 0Luminance 0Color Management RedSaturation 0Tint -8Luminance 0

Black levels very poor at night

Black levels very poor at night. Had weird blooming issues on top of screen and on dark screen. Good tv if you don’t watch tv at night.

The TV of my dreams.

I was very pleasantly surprised when the TV was delivered on time, unpacked, set in place and turned on to check that it worked by the delivery men.

The picture’s good, but not good enough for the price

I did a LOT of research before buying this TV, and it wasn’t cheap, so I was disappointed that it worked out so poorly.

Our best purchase ever!

LOVE this TV! Best purchase ever! If you like 3D, this is a great choice. My husband and I love 3D movies and we are enjoying having this option at home now.

Five Stars

very happy with this tv

It was amazing..

It was amazing…. right up until 6 weeks after the warranty expired. Now I have no picture. Just gray lines.

The last of the best! What more could a stereo-lover ask for

The last of the best! What more could a stereo-lover ask for? 4K(UHD), HDR, and perfect passive 3D…. such a shame that 3D is dead in the consumer market :(

Excellent picture and sound

Been using the television for about 2 months now and love it. The picture is excellent, surround sound is great, and the trim matches all my nickel hardware throughout the house.

Awesome TV. However

Awesome TV. However, it does give me some trouble when I am trying to stream media from my PC (via Windows 10). It doesn’t always want to pick up the signal.

it is good tv for 3D

it is good tv for 3D, and does what it promised to do. however the sound system is not very good. sometimes it is not loud enough with 60 other times 19 is too loud.

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