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LG UF8500  TV Review

Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31am
Tested using methodology v1.0 
LG UF8500
6.6
Mixed Usage 
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6.1
Movies 
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7.4
TV Shows 
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7.1
Sports 
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6.6
Video Games 
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6.1
HDR Movies 
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4.3
HDR Gaming 
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6.6
PC Monitor 
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Notice: This TVs was replaced by LG UH8500
The LG UF8500 4k UHD LED TV has worse picture quality than average, especially in a dark room. The color accuracy at an angle is good though, as are its smart features.

Our Verdict

6.6
Mixed Usage 

The LG UF8500 LED TV is basically the same as the cheaper UF7700, but with 3D. Overall, the picture quality is not very good. At least it maintains its colors at an angle and has great smart features.

Pros
  • Great viewing angle
  • Great smart features.
Cons
  • High input lag
  • Poor and not uniform blacks
6.1
HDR Movies 
4.3
HDR Gaming 
  • 6.6
    Mixed Usage
  • 6.1
    Movies
  • 7.4
    TV Shows
  • 7.1
    Sports
  • 6.6
    Video Games
  • 6.1
    HDR Movies
  • 4.3
    HDR Gaming
  • 6.6
    PC Monitor
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 01, 2017: Review published.
    2.  Updated Oct 25, 2015: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 24, 2015: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Test Results

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    All
    Design
    8.5
    Style
    CurvedNo

    The LG UF8500 looks like a high-end TV. The borders are thin and the TV is slim. The stand is very wide, but the TV rocks back and forth when you push it.

    Stand

    Dimensions of the stand of the 60": 45" x 12"

    Borders
    Borders0.51" (1.3 cm)
    Thickness
    Max Thickness1.30" (3.3 cm)
    Picture Quality
    5.6
    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    798 : 1

    It has an IPS panel, so the blacks are poor.

    3.0
    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
    Yes
    Backlight
    Direct

    Similar to the LG UF7700, the local dimming is a bit useless. The zones are really big.

    5.9
    SDR Peak Brightness
    SDR Peak 2% Window
    258 cd/m²
    SDR Peak 50% Window
    258 cd/m²
    6.2
    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    3.256%
    50% DSE
    0.249%

    The gray uniformity is bad. The corners and the edges are darker than the rest. There are also a lot of darker lines and spots everywhere.

    6.5
    Viewing Angle
    LCD Type
    IPS
    Color Shift
    24°
    Brightness
    36°
    Black Level
    75°

    Due to its IPS panel, it maintains its color accuracy even when viewed at an angle.

    Update 01/06/2017: We have changed the methodology of testing. Since this is an old TV which we don't have anymore, we extrapolated the results from 2016 TVs.

    0.0
    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    5.975%

    Like every other LG IPS TV that we have reviewed, the black uniformity is bad. The corners are brighter than the rest. We tried fixing the issues by rubbing the screen with a soft cloth, but we couldn't make it better.

    8.0
    Pre Calibration
    White Balance dE
    4.55
    Color dE
    2.7276
    Gamma
    2.12
    9.7
    Post Calibration
    White Balance dE
    0.27
    Color dE
    0.996
    Gamma
    2.2
    8.0
    480p Input

    DVDs looks good on this TV once upscaled.

    8.0
    720p Input

    720p content looks good without too much fuzziness or over sharpening.

    9.0
    1080p Input

    Blu-rays looks great without any issues.

    10
    4k Input

    Native 4k content looks very sharp.

    6.8
    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    No
    DCI P3 xy
    75.95%
    DCI P3 uv
    81.47%
    Rec 2020 xy
    53.86%
    Rec 2020 uv
    59.63%
    7.0
    Reflections
    Reflection
    1.9%
    Screen Finish
    Semi-gloss

    Its semi-gloss finish reflects more light than average. At least the direct reflections only have a small rainbow around them.
    The maximum luminosity, when increasing 'Backlight' to the max, is average-good.

    10
    3D
    3D
    Yes
    3D Type
    Passive

    The passive 3D is great, with no crosstalk at all (assuming you sit relatively in-axis).

    Pixels
    TypeLED
    Motion
    8.2
    Motion Blur
    Refresh Rate120 Hz
    Response Time
    16 ms
    Overshoot
    0 ms

    The response time is average-good. All transitions take about the same time, which results in a darker outline following and leading moving objects. The backlight isn't flicker-free; it uses a PWM, even at maximum brightness.

    2.8
    Image Flicker
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    120 Hz
    BFI
    No
    BFI Frequency
    120 Hz
    BFI In Game Mode
    No
    8.6
    24p Playback
    Judder-free 24p
    Yes
    Judder-free 24p via 60p
    No
    Judder-free 24p via 60i
    Yes

    It can play 24p movies judder-free, except when they are transmitted over 60p. 'TruMotion' is the soap opera effect feature.

    10
    Motion Interpolation
    Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
    Yes
    Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
    Yes
    Inputs
    5.9
    Input Lag
    1080p @ 60Hz
    56.7 ms
    1080p With Interpolation
    116.5 ms
    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    63.1 ms
    4k @ 60Hz + HDR
    N/A
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
    N/A

    The input lag varies a lot, but all modes are about the same, so you don't need to be under 'Game', as long as you turn off 'TruMotion'.

    8.0
    Supported Resolutions
    Resolution4k
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    1080p @ 120Hz
    No
    4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes

    It doesn't support 1080p @ 120 fps, but it does support chroma 4:4:4 if you label the input as PC. To get 4k @ 60hz @ 4:4:4, you will also need to turn on 'HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color'.

    Side Inputs
    Rear Inputs
    Total Inputs
    HDMI3
    USB3
    Digital Optical Audio Out1
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mm1
    Analog Audio Out RCA0
    Component In1 (shared)
    Composite In1 (shared)
    Tuner (Cable/Ant)1
    Ethernet1
    DisplayPort0
    IR In0
    SD/SDHC0
    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
    No
    5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
    Yes
    Dolby Vision
    No
    5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
    Yes
    5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
    Yes
    5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
    Yes
    HDMI 2.0 Full BandwidthYes
    ARCYes (HDMI 2)
    USB 3Yes (1)
    HDCP 2.2Yes
    CECYes
    MHLNo
    Variable Analog Audio OutYes
    Sound Quality
    7.2
    Frequency Response
    Std. Dev. @ 70
    4.66 dB SPL
    Std. Dev. @ 80
    3.8 dB SPL
    Std. Dev. @ Max
    4.45 dB SPL
    Max
    85.2 dB SPL
    Low-end Cutoff
    84 Hz

    Good bass response for a TV, and the frequency response is good, too. But the TV doesn't get loud at all.

    3.7
    Total Harmonic Distortion
    Distortion @ 70
    0.05
    Distortion @ 80
    0.612
    Distortion @ Max
    1.144

    Good distortion values at low volumes, but poor results when under heavier loads, even though the TV doesn't get loud.

    Smart Features
    9.0
    Interface
    Smart OSWebOS

    The LG UF8500 has the latest WebOS smart TV platform, which is great. The remote can also be used to control the on-screen pointer. You can see our full review of WebOS here.

    0.0
    Ads
    Ad-free
    No
    Opt-out
    No
    Remote
    RemoteSmart
    Misc
    Power Consumption75 W
    Power Consumption (Max)136 W
    Firmware03.04.02

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