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LG UN8500  TV Review

Review updated Nov 09, 2020 at 08:31am
Retest Jul 26, 2021 at 11:36am
Tested using methodology v1.6 
LG UN8500
6.6
Mixed Usage 
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5.9
Movies 
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7.3
TV Shows 
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7.1
Sports 
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6.8
Video Games 
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5.6
HDR Movies 
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6.9
HDR Gaming 
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7.7
PC Monitor 
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Notice: This TVs was replaced by LG UP8000

The LG UN8500 is an okay mid-range TV. It's sold in large sizes, from 65 to 86 inches, and the larger sizes are sold as the LG UN8570. It's mainly designed for wide seating arrangements where you sit far from the TV, and most of the variants, including the 65 inch model we tested, have IPS panels that provide fairly wide viewing angles. It also has a low contrast ratio, so blacks appear closer to gray when viewed in the dark. It has a 120Hz panel, quick response time, and low input lag for gaming, but it doesn't support any variable refresh rate (VRR) technologies. Sadly, it doesn't display native 4k content perfectly, as you may notice the pixels even when sitting at a distance. Even though it has decent reflection handling, it performs best in dim or moderately-lit rooms because it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare.

Our Verdict

6.6
Mixed Usage 

The LG UN8500 is an okay overall TV. Its IPS panel provides fairly wide viewing angles, which is great for watching TV shows or sports with a large group of friends and family. It's decent for gaming due to its 120Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and quick response time. Unfortunately, it's not good for watching movies as it has a low contrast ratio, and it doesn't display a wide color gamut for HDR content. Lastly, it's good for use as a PC monitor because it displays proper chroma 4:4:4.

Pros
  • Fairly wide viewing angles.
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Image duplication due to backlight's flicker.
5.9
Movies 

The LG UN8500 is inadequate for watching movies. Most of the models, including the 65 inch we tested, have IPS panels that don't perform well in dark rooms because it has a low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity. It also lacks a local dimming feature. On the upside, it removes judder from any source and doesn't have any issues upscaling 1080p content, such as from Blu-ray players.

Pros
  • Removes 24p judder from any source.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • No local dimming.
  • Poor black uniformity.
7.3
TV Shows 

The LG UN8500 is decent for TV shows. It has an IPS panel that provides fairly wide viewing angles if you want to watch your favorite show with the entire family. It also upscales lower-resolution content without any issues. However, it's best to avoid well-lit rooms because even though it has decent reflection handling, it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare.

Pros
  • Fairly wide viewing angles.
  • Decent reflection handling.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Uniformity issues.
7.1
Sports 

The LG UN8500 is decent for watching sports. Its fairly wide viewing angles mean it's a good choice if you want to watch the game with a large group of friends. It also has a great response time that results in minimal motion blur, but you may notice image duplication due to the backlight's flicker. It's a decent choice for a room with a bit of lighting as it has decent reflection handling, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat a ton of glare.

Pros
  • Fairly wide viewing angles.
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Quick response time.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Uniformity issues.
  • Image duplication due to backlight's flicker.
6.8
Video Games 

The LG UN8500 is decent for video games. It has a quick response time and low input lag, both of which are great for gaming. It has a 120Hz panel, but it doesn't support any VRR technology to reduce screen tearing. It's also not the best choice for dark-room gaming as it has low contrast and poor black uniformity.

Pros
  • Low input lag.
  • Quick response time.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Image duplication due to backlight's flicker.
5.6
HDR Movies 

The LG UN8500 is disappointing for HDR movies. It doesn't deliver a true HDR experience because it fails to display a wide color gamut and doesn't get bright enough in HDR to make highlights pop. It also has an IPS panel with a low contrast ratio, poor black uniformity, and no local dimming. Fortunately, it removes 24p judder from any source.

Pros
  • Removes 24p judder from any source.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • No local dimming.
  • Poor black uniformity.
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Doesn't display wide color gamut.
6.9
HDR Gaming 

The LG UN8500 is okay for HDR gaming, mainly due to its decent gaming performance. It has low input lag and a fast response time, but there's some image duplication due to the backlight's flicker. Sadly, it doesn't deliver a true HDR experience because it doesn't display a wide color gamut, doesn't get bright, and has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray.

Pros
  • Low input lag.
  • Quick response time.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • No local dimming.
  • Doesn't display wide color gamut.
7.7
PC Monitor 

The LG UN8500 is a good choice to use as a PC monitor. It displays chroma 4:4:4 at 4k, and even though the input lag increases at that resolution, it shouldn't be an issue for most people. It has wide viewing angles, so the image remains accurate even if you sit too close. It also has decent reflection handling, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare in a bright room.

Pros
  • Fairly wide viewing angles.
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Displays chroma 4:4:4 with a 4k resolution.
Cons
  • Uniformity issues.
  • Input lag increases when displaying chroma 4:4:4.
  • 6.6
    Mixed Usage
  • 5.9
    Movies
  • 7.3
    TV Shows
  • 7.1
    Sports
  • 6.8
    Video Games
  • 5.6
    HDR Movies
  • 6.9
    HDR Gaming
  • 7.7
    PC Monitor
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 26, 2021: Added the real content local dimming videos.
    2.  Updated Mar 01, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.6.
    3.  Updated Feb 05, 2021: We've retested the TV for VRR support with the latest firmware (version 03.21.36). It doesn't support VRR.
    4.  Updated Nov 27, 2020: We've retested the input lag and supported resolutions with an HDMI 2.1 source and the latest firmware version 03.21.05.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 65 inch LG UN8500 (65UN8500PUI) and we expect the results to be valid for the 75 inch (75UN8570) and 86 inch (86UN8570) models too. The 82 inch model (82UN8570) has a VA panel, which we expect to have a better contrast ratio and narrower viewing angles. You can see the differences below.

    Size Panel US Canada Europe

    65"

    IPS 65UN8500PUI 65UN8500AUJ 65UN85006LA
    75" IPS 75UN8570PUC 75UN8570AUD 75UN85006LA
    82" VA 82UN8570PUC 82UN8570AUD 82UN85006LA
    86" IPS  86UN8570PUC 86UN8570AUD 86UN85006LA

    If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG UN8500 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, such as gray uniformity and contrast, may vary between individual units.

    The unit we reviewed was manufactured in August 2020 and you can see the label here.

    Popular TV Comparisons

    The LG UN8500 is an okay overall TV that performs best in big rooms with wide seating arrangements because it has fairly wide viewing angles. However, unless you need an 86 inch TV, there are better options available. The LG UN7300 is cheaper, performs better overall, and you can get it in a wide range of sizes. Also, see our recommendations for the best 80-82-85 inch TVs, the best budget TVs, and the best LED TVs.

    Samsung TU8000

    The Samsung TU8000 is better than the LG UN8500, but their panels are different. The Samsung has a VA panel, which results in a much better contrast ratio and black uniformity. It also has slightly better reflection handling, better color accuracy, and lower input lag. However, the LG has an IPS panel with much wider viewing angles, supports a 4k @ 120Hz signal, and has a quicker response time.

    LG UN7300

    The LG UN7300 is slightly better than the LG UN8500, but some differences between the two could be from panel variance. The UN7300 we tested is a bit brighter, has much better reflection handling, lower input lag, and displays native 4k content properly. However, the UN8500 has a 120Hz panel, supports HDMI 2.1, and has a quicker response time.

    LG CX OLED

    The LG CX OLED is significantly better than the LG UN8500. The CX can individually turn off pixels, resulting in an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It also has much wider viewing angles, FreeSync support, a near-instantaneous response time, and much better reflection handling. However, the UN8500 doesn't have the risk of permanent burn-in.

    Samsung RU8000

    The Samsung RU8000 is much better than the LG UN8500, but they have different panel types. The Samsung has a VA panel, resulting in deeper blacks. It also gets brighter, displays a wide color gamut for HDR content, has a quicker response time, and VRR support. However, the LG has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, and it supports 4k @ 120Hz.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    CurvedNo

    The LG UN8500 has a decent design and looks a lot like the LG UN7300. It's a simple TV with thick bezels that aren't flush to the screen, so they stick out a bit. It's fairly well-built and made entirely out of plastic, but there's wobble and parts that flex easily.

    Stand

    The stand is almost as wide as the TV itself, so you may need a large table to place it on. It supports the TV well but doesn't eliminate all wobble. The feet seem to bend when the TV wobbles, but we don't expect this to be too much of an issue for most people.

    Footprint of the 65" inch TV: 52.4" x 10.6"

    Back
    Wall MountVESA 300x300

    The back is simple with a textured finish on the plastic. Sadly, there's no cable management.

    Borders
    Borders0.63" (1.6 cm)

    The borders are on the thick side, and they stick out from the screen a bit.

    Thickness
    Max Thickness3.53" (9.0 cm)

    The LG UN8500 isn't very thick and shouldn't stick out much when wall-mounted.

    7.0
    Build Quality

    Decent build quality. The plastic doesn't feel very premium, and the center of the back panel flexes quite easily. The TV wobbles a bit, and the feet bend slightly when it wobbles, but we don't expect this to be an issue for most people.

    Picture Quality
    6.2
    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    1,131 : 1
    Contrast with local dimming
    N/A

    As expected from an IPS panel, the LG UN8500 has a low contrast ratio. Blacks appear closer to gray when viewed in the dark. Contrast may vary between units.

    Note: The 82 inch model has a VA panel, so we expect it to have a much better contrast.

    5.8
    SDR Brightness
    Real Scene Peak Brightness
    232 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    260 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    262 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    260 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    261 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.000

    The LG UN8570 has disappointing peak brightness in SDR, similar to the LG UM8070. It doesn't get bright enough to combat glare in well-lit environments, so it's best to place it in a dim room. It keeps its brightness very consistent across our different test patterns, which is great, but it gets less bright in real scenes.

    We tested the SDR peak brightness after calibration in the 'Expert (Dark Room)' Picture Mode with Backlight at its max. If you want the brightest image possible, we were able to get 359 cd/m² in the 10% window with the Picture Mode set to 'Vivid.'

    0.0
    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
    No
    Backlight
    Direct

    Update 07/26/2021: Added the real content local dimming videos.

    This TV doesn't have a local dimming feature. The videos are for reference only, so you can see how backlight on this display performs and compare it to a similar product with local dimming.

    0.0
    Local Dimming In Game Mode
    Local Dimming
    No
    Backlight
    Direct

    Update 07/26/2021: Added the real content local dimming videos.

    Once again, there's no local dimming feature. The videos are for reference only, so you can see how backlight on this display performs and compare it to a similar product with local dimming.

    5.3
    HDR Brightness
    Real Scene Highlight
    273 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    320 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    321 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    322 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    322 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    322 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    320 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    321 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    322 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    322 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    322 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.000

    The HDR peak brightness is poor. It doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop in HDR, and even though its brightness is consistent across our test patterns, it's not as bright in real scenes.

    We measured the HDR brightness in the 'HDR Cinema' Picture Mode with Dynamic Tone Mapping off. If you want the brightest image possible, use the 'HDR Vivid' Picture Mode. We were able to get 361 cd/m² in the 10% window.

    5.2
    HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    Real Scene Highlight
    280 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    230 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    320 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    228 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    319 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.023
    6.8
    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    5.536%
    50% DSE
    0.203%
    5% Std. Dev.
    0.771%
    5% DSE
    0.104%

    The LG UN8570 has okay gray uniformity. There's some dirty screen effect in the center and significant vignetting in the corners, but these problems may vary between units. The uniformity is much better in near-dark scenes.

    5.1
    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    2.621%
    Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
    N/A

    The LG UN8500 has poor black uniformity. There's clouding throughout and some backlight bleed along the bottom edge, but this may vary between units.

    7.0
    Viewing Angle
    Color Washout
    27°
    Color Shift
    57°
    Brightness Loss
    28°
    Black Level Raise
    70°
    Gamma Shift
    33°

    The viewing angles are decent. It uses an ADS panel that performs similarly to an IPS panel, but the viewing angles aren't as wide as most IPS panel TVs, such as the Sony X800H. The image remains fairly accurate when viewing from the side, and it's suitable for wide seating arrangements.

    Note: The 82 inch model has a VA panel, so we don't expect it to have wide viewing angles.

    7.0
    Reflections
    Screen Finish
    Semi-gloss
    Total Reflections
    5.9%
    Indirect Reflections
    0.2%
    Calculated Direct Reflections
    5.7%

    The LG UN8570 has decent reflection handling. It handles a moderate amount of light well but it struggles in well-lit environments. Its reflection handling is a lot worse than the lower-end LG UN7300.

    6.1
    Pre Calibration
    White Balance dE
    5.40
    Color dE
    3.54
    Gamma
    1.90
    Color Temperature
    6,398 K
    Picture Mode
    Expert (Dark Room)
    Color Temp Setting
    Warm 2
    Gamma Setting
    2.2

    The out-of-the-box accuracy is mediocre, but this may vary between units. Most colors are only a bit inaccurate, and the color temperature is close to the 6500K target. However, white balance is off, and gamma follows a 1.9 target instead of the 2.2 target, even though the 'Gamma 2.2' setting was selected. This means most scenes are brighter than they should be.

    9.3
    Post Calibration
    White Balance dE
    0.31
    Color dE
    0.97
    Gamma
    2.20
    Color Temperature
    6,962 K
    White Balance Calibration
    22 point
    Color Calibration
    Yes

    After calibration, the accuracy is remarkable. There aren't any noticeable inaccuracies with colors, and the white balance and gamma follow the target almost perfectly. However, the color temperature is colder than before calibration, resulting in a blue-ish tint.

    You can see our recommended settings here. However, we don't suggest copying these settings because we had to make aggressive changes to calibrate it properly. We don't know if we simply got a bad panel, and copying our settings may make your picture quality worse.

    8.0
    480p Input

    480p content such as DVDs is upscaled without any issues.

    8.0
    720p Input

    The LG UN8570 upscales 720p content, like from cable boxes, without any artifacts.

    9.0
    1080p Input

    1080p content, like from Blu-ray players, is upscaled well, and there aren't any artifacts.

    9.5
    4k Input

    The LG 65UN8500 displays native 4k content almost perfectly, but there are some upscaling issues. You can see the pixels from a distance that you normally don't see pixels on other 4k TVs. There's also a strange sub-pixel dithering/dimming effect when displaying solid colors. It dims every second row of green pixels, and in rows where the green pixels are dimmed, the blue pixels are brighter. Rows with brighter green pixels have dim blue pixels. You can see the pixel photo here. If you want a large TV that displays native 4k content perfectly, then look into the Samsung TU6980.

    0.0
    8k Input

    This is a 4k TV that can't display an 8k input.

    Pixels
    TypeLED
    Sub-Type
    IPS (except 82")

    It uses an ADS (Advanced Dimension Switching) panel like most other entry-level LG TVs, which is technically different from an IPS panel, but the two perform very similarly. On this panel, the green pixels have a different shape than the blue and red pixels, and they look different than the green pixels on the LG NANO81.

    The green and blue pixels also have a strange dimming effect where every second row has bright green and dim blue pixels, and the other rows have dim green and bright blue pixels. You can see the pixel photo here.

    7.1
    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    No
    DCI P3 xy
    77.90%
    DCI P3 uv
    85.59%
    Rec 2020 xy
    56.07%
    Rec 2020 uv
    62.88%

    The LG UN8570 has a decent color gamut for HDR content, but it fails to display a wide color gamut. The EOTF follows the PQ curve well, but most scenes are brighter than they should be. The EOTF in 'Game' mode is similar, but the image is slightly brighter.

    If you find HDR content too dim, set Dynamic Contrast to 'High', which results in a brighter image, as you can see in this EOTF.

    5.8
    Color Volume
    Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
    65.8%
    10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
    26.9%
    Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
    49.8%
    10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
    20.3%

    Disappointing color volume. Due to the lack of a wide color gamut and low contrast ratio, it doesn't display colors at a wide range of luminance levels.

    Note: The 82 inch model has a VA panel, so we expect it to have a much better contrast, which may lead to a better color volume.

    7.0
    Gradient
    Color Depth
    10 Bit
    Red (Std. Dev.)
    0.128
    Green (Std. Dev.)
    0.129
    Blue (Std. Dev.)
    0.114
    Gray (Std. Dev.)
    0.214

    The gradient handling is decent and similar to the LG UN7300. There's visible banding in the darker shades, especially with darker gray, green, and red. The Smooth Gradiation feature doesn't affect the test pattern; however, it smooths out gradients in real content if you set it to 'High' or 'Medium', but you may lose some fine details. It smooths out some gradients, but not all, even when set on 'Low'.

    10
    Temporary Image Retention
    IR after 0 min recovery
    0.00%
    IR after 2 min recovery
    0.00%
    IR after 4 min recovery
    0.00%
    IR after 6 min recovery
    0.00%
    IR after 8 min recovery
    0.00%
    IR after 10 min recovery
    0.00%

    There are no signs of temporary image retention, but this may vary between units.

    10
    Permanent Burn-In Risk
    Permanent Burn-In Risk
    No

    Although some IPS panels can suffer from temporary image retention, this doesn't appear to be permanent as the IPS panel in our long-term test appear immune.

    Motion
    8.0
    Response Time
    80% Response Time
    4.2 ms
    100% Response Time
    13.4 ms

    The LG UN8500 has a great response time. For the most part, motion looks smooth, but there's some overshoot in most transitions. There's also image duplication because of the backlight's 120Hz flicker.

    4.0
    Flicker-Free
    Flicker-Free
    No
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    120 Hz

    The LG UN8570 uses Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to dim its backlight. It flickers at 120Hz at all backlight settings.

    6.0
    Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    Optional BFI
    No
    Min Flicker For 60 fps
    120 Hz
    60Hz For 60 fps
    No
    120Hz For 120 fps
    Yes
    Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
    120 Hz

    There's no Black Frame Insertion feature. The backlight flickers at 120Hz at all backlight settings.

    Motion Interpolation
    Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
    Yes
    Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
    Yes

    The LG UN8570 can interpolate lower-frame-rate content up to 120fps, known as the 'Soap Opera Effect'. The motion interpolation feature is okay, but it doesn't stop interpolating even in busy scenes, which results in motion artifacts with fast-moving content. There's image duplication due to the backlight's 120Hz flicker.

    To find out more about motion interpolation, and how to enable it, see here.

    7.4
    Stutter
    Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
    28.3 ms
    Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
    3.3 ms

    Due to the LG 65UN8500's quick response time, you may notice some image stutter with lower-frame rate content because each frame is held on longer.

    10
    24p Judder
    Judder-Free 24p
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via 60p
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via 60i
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
    Yes

    The LG UN8570 can remove 24p judder from any source, such as native apps or Blu-ray players, which helps with the appearance of motion. For it to work, simply enable Real Cinema.

    0.0
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Native Refresh Rate
    120 Hz
    Variable Refresh Rate
    No
    HDMI Forum VRR
    No
    FreeSync
    No
    G-SYNC Compatible
    No
    4k VRR Maximum
    N/A
    4k VRR Minimum
    No VRR support
    1080p VRR Maximum
    N/A
    1080p VRR Minimum
    No VRR support
    1440p VRR Maximum
    N/A
    1440p VRR Minimum
    No VRR support
    VRR Supported Connectors
    No VRR support

    Update 02/05/2021: We've retested the TV for VRR support with the latest firmware (version 03.21.36). We tested with a PC and an Xbox Series X; there's still no VRR support.

    The LG UN8570 doesn't support any variable refresh rate technologies.

    Inputs
    9.4
    Input Lag
    1080p @ 60Hz
    15.1 ms
    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    99.0 ms
    1440p @ 60Hz
    14.8 ms
    4k @ 60Hz
    14.2 ms
    4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
    14.3 ms
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    30.9 ms
    4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    85.5 ms
    4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
    77.6 ms
    8k @ 60Hz
    N/A
    1080p @ 120Hz
    5.2 ms
    1440p @ 120Hz
    5.0 ms
    4k @ 120Hz
    5.2 ms
    1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
    N/A
    1440p with VRR
    N/A
    4k with VRR
    N/A
    8k with VRR
    N/A

    Update 11/27/2020: We've retested the input lag with an HDMI 2.1 source and the latest firmware version 03.21.05. We've updated the input lag measurement for 4k @ 120Hz, which dropped from 22.8 ms to 5.2 ms.

    The LG UN8570 has excellent low input lag, as long as you're in 'Game' mode. There's an 'Auto Low Latency Mode' that automatically switches the TV into 'Game' mode when a game is launched from a compatible device. However, the input lag is higher if the motion interpolation feature is enabled.

    If you want to use it as a PC monitor, you have to change the input icon to 'PC' in the Home Dashboard. However, the input lag is higher when displaying chroma 4:4:4 with a 4k resolution at 60Hz. You won't notice much of a difference when scrolling through documents, but you may notice a bit of lag if you type fast or if you're gaming.

    7.9
    Supported Resolutions
    Resolution4k
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    No
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes (native support)
    1440p @ 60Hz
    Yes (forced resolution required)
    1440p @ 120Hz
    Yes (native support)
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes (native support)
    8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
    No
    8k @ 60Hz
    No

    Update 11/27/2020: We've retested the TV with an HDMI 2.1 source and the latest firmware version 03.21.05. It can display a 4k @ 120Hz signal, but it's a little finicky when doing it through an NVIDIA RTX 3080, as we had to disconnect and reconnect it to our PC and play with the resolution settings for a while before it works. However, it works perfectly with an Xbox Series X.

    The LG UN8500 displays most common resolutions at 60Hz or 120Hz, including 4k @ 120Hz, which is an upgrade over the LG UM8070. However, it has trouble displaying chroma 4:4:4 at different resolutions. It displays it at 4k @ 60Hz and 1080p @ 120Hz, but it can't with 1080p @ 60Hz or any 1440p resolution. It displays chroma 4:2:0 with 4k @ 120Hz, but we can't test for chroma 4:4:4 at this resolution because it requires an HDMI 2.1 source, which we only recently acquired. We'll retest it once we're able to. For it to display 4:4:4 set the input label to 'PC'.

    To achieve full bandwidth, enable HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color.

    Advanced Console Compatibility
    Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
    Yes
    PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
    Yes
    PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
    Yes
    PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
    PS5 can't do 1440p
    PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
    No
    Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
    No
    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
    Yes
    HDR10+
    No
    Dolby Vision
    Yes
    HLG
    Yes
    HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
    Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
    HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
    Yes (HDMI 3,4)
    CECYes
    HDCP 2.2Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
    USB 3.0
    No
    Variable Analog Audio OutNo
    Wi-Fi SupportYes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

    Update 11/27/2020: We've retested the inputs with an HDMI 2.1 source and the latest firmware version 03.21.05. HDMI 2.1 is supported on port 3 and 4, but as explained in the supported resolutions section, it's a little finicky when trying to display a 4k @ 120Hz signal using a PC equipped with an NVIDIA RTX 3080. However, it works perfectly with the Xbox Series X.

    Input Photos
    Total Inputs
    HDMI4
    USB3
    Digital Optical Audio Out1
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mm0
    Analog Audio Out RCA0
    Component In0
    Composite In1 (incl. adapter)
    Tuner (Cable/Ant)1
    Ethernet1
    DisplayPort0
    IR In0
    SD/SDHC0
    Audio Passthrough
    ARC
    Yes (HDMI 3)
    eARC support
    Yes
    Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
    Yes
    DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
    No
    5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
    Yes
    5.1 DTS via ARC
    No
    5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
    Yes
    5.1 DTS via Optical
    No

    The LG UN8570 has eARC support, allowing you to send high-quality audio to a compatible receiver through an HDMI connection. For it to work, enable eARC in the 'Arc - Additional Settings' page in the Sound Output settings menu.

    Sound Quality
    6.3
    Frequency Response
    See details on graph tool
    Low-Frequency Extension
    113.14 Hz
    Std. Dev. @ 70
    2.82 dB
    Std. Dev. @ 80
    3.23 dB
    Std. Dev. @ Max
    6.49 dB
    Max
    88.9 dB SPL
    Dynamic Range Compression
    5.84 dB

    The frequency response isn't bad. There isn't much bass, but the sound profile is well-balanced overall, resulting in clear dialogue. It gets loud, but it may not be loud enough for a really noisy environment, and you may notice some compression artifacts at max volume.

    6.7
    Distortion
    See details on graph tool
    Weighted THD @ 80
    0.058
    Weighted THD @ Max
    0.635
    IMD @ 80
    3.62%
    IMD @ Max
    23.11%

    The distortion performance is okay. There's minimal distortion at moderate listening levels, but it gets a lot more noticeable when playing at max volume. However, some people may not hear this and it depends on the content.

    Smart Features
    8.5
    Interface
    Smart OSwebOS
    Version5.0
    Ease of Use
    Easy
    Smoothness
    Average
    Time Taken to Select YouTube
    2 s
    Time Taken to Change Backlight
    7 s
    Advanced Options
    Many

    The LG UN8570 runs on LG's WebOS. It's easy-to-use, runs smoothly, and we didn't experience any bugs during testing.

    0.0
    Ad-Free
    Ads
    Yes
    Opt-out
    No
    Suggested Content in Home
    Yes
    Opt-out of Suggested Content
    No

    There are ads and suggested content on the home screen and within the app store, but we couldn't get a picture of them. Unfortunately, there's no way to opt-out of them.

    8.0
    Apps and Features
    App Selection
    Great
    App Smoothness
    Average
    Cast Capable
    Yes
    USB Drive Playback
    Yes
    USB Drive HDR Playback
    Yes
    HDR in Netflix
    Yes
    HDR in YouTube
    Yes

    LG's app store has tons of apps available for download and they run smoothly for the most part.

    9.0
    Remote
    Size
    Large
    Voice Control
    Many Features
    CEC Menu Control
    Yes
    Other Smart Features
    Yes
    Remote AppLG TV Plus

    The LG UN8500 comes with the same Magic Remote as most other LG TVs. You can use it like a traditional remote with the navigation buttons, or use it as a point-and-press remote like a computer mouse. The built-in mic for voice control allows you to ask for most common demands, such as switching inputs or searching for content, but you can't ask it to change the brightness.

    TV Controls

    There's a single button located underneath the logo at the center. It allows you to turn the TV On/Off, and change inputs, channels, and volume.

    In The Box

    • Remote (with 2x AA batteries)
    • Composite adapter
    • Strap for cable management
    • Manual

    Misc
    Power Consumption73 W
    Power Consumption (Max)150 W
    Firmware03.01.15

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