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LG 55SK8500

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Pros

  • the picture performance of this TV was superb
  • slim bezels and sturdy one-piece metal stand
  • image quality is decent enough

Cons

  • the sound could be better in the lows and the stand can feel a little flimsy
  • The main problem is lack of space for large speakers
  • very minor color gradation did crop up while watching older content

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • yes
  • yes

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LG 55SK8500 - Pros & Cons

LG 55SK8500

Pros

  • the picture performance of this TV was superb
  • slim bezels and sturdy one-piece metal stand
  • image quality is decent enough
  • provides excellent HDR picture and color vibrance
  • premium looks and up-to-date styling
  • it is easy to set up and has lots of connectivity
  • The picture quality is brilliant with Sky Sports and Netflix UHD content
  • Audio quality Audio quality of the SK8500 is good
  • Build Quality The build quality of the LG SK8000PUA is good
  • thin and looks good
  • great reflection handling and a decent wide viewing angle

Cons

  • the sound could be better in the lows and the stand can feel a little flimsy
  • The main problem is lack of space for large speakers
  • very minor color gradation did crop up while watching older content
  • have Dolby Vision support out of the box
  • sound performance falls a bit short is in the bass department
  • never advertised as a sale for a short period
  • Only downside is no iTunes or iOS support
  • Bravia had only 2 of the 4 enabled
  • Dark room performance is poor and it
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • poor native contrast ratio and weak local dimming

LG 55SK8500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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LG 55SK8500 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
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Features
Operating SystemWeb OS
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Local dimmingyes
Time-shiftyes
HbbTVyes
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height27.91 in
Width48.5 in
Weight37.92 lb
Depth2.46 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Shipping
Height33.86 in
Width53.54 in
Weight51.15 lb
Depth6.89 in
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • ADPCM
  • DTS
  • EAC3
  • HE-AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP2
  • MP3
  • PCM
  • WMA
  • aptX / apt-X
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ac
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.62 in
Width48.5 in
Weight41.23 lb
Depth9.78 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Energy Star Certifiedyes
Annual Energy Use122.0 kWH/year

LG 55SK8500 - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
    Hey there, I'm a big fan of LG TVs. What's your experience with them?
    cassey
    over 1 year ago
    For years, I’ve purchased LG TVs for my home and have never been disappointed.
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LG 55SK8500 LG - Editorial Reviews (7)

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LG 55SK8500 LG SK8000 Review (49SK8000, 55SK8000, 65SK8000)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 31.05.2018
LG SK8000 Review (49SK8000, 55SK8000, 65SK8000)
3.5

The LG SK8000 is a good TV for mixed usage, with only decent picture quality but very good motion handling. When viewed in the dark, the low contrast ratio resul...

LG 55SK8500 Review: LG 65SK8500 Super UHD TV (review)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 19.07.2018
Review: LG 65SK8500 Super UHD TV (review)
4.7

If I may quote a recent review: “Let’s be clear, OLED is the best TV tech available today. And LG is the source of OLED.” But if you can’t afford OLED,

LG 55SK8500 LG’s 55 inch SK8500 LED-backlit 4K TV reviewed
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Pickr
Published: 24.12.2018
LG’s 55 inch SK8500 LED-backlit 4K TV reviewed
4.0

Looking for a big screen with bright colour but not necessarily OLED? LG's 4K Ultra HD SK8500 LED-backlit TV might just do the job.

LG 55SK8500 LG SK85 Super UHD TV + SK9Y soundbar review: A richly-realised, albeit conventional, alternative to OLED
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Good Gear Guide
LG SK85 Super UHD TV + SK9Y soundbar review: A richly-realised, albeit conventional, alternative to OLED
4.0

LG 55SK8500 LG 55SK8500PLA review and best prices (55SK8500) | S21
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www.s21.com
LG 55SK8500PLA review and best prices (55SK8500) | S21

The LG 55SK8500PLA is our top pick of LG's LED TV range for 2018. Picture quality is superb, with LG's Alpha 7 processor and local dimming technology delivering smooth motion and bright, vivid colours. With support for the latest HDR standards, plus Google Home and Alexa support, its future-proof too. Audio quality is very good, and the price is reasonable.

LG 55SK8500 LG 55SK8500 Super UHD
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 06.12.2018
LG 55SK8500 Super UHD

The GHI's Tried & Tested review of the LG 55SK8500 Super UHD

LG 55SK8500 LG SK85 (SK8500, SK9000) Super UHD review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.09.2019
LG SK85 (SK8500, SK9000) Super UHD review
4.0

An LED television to ThinQ long and hard about

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