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LG OLED55C8

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User ratings:
45
4.3 out of 5
45 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
19
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4.9 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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Pros

  • brilliant picture quality
  • low input lag
  • and agile response time

Cons

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  • cost and availability are still obscure at this time
  • the ports are the back so in tight spaces

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • OLED
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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LG OLED55C8 - Pros & Cons

LG OLED55C8

Pros

  • brilliant picture quality
  • low input lag
  • and agile response time
  • The video output is good and the audio complements the overall viewing experience
  • it is one of the most competitive displays in the market
  • colour vibrancy and sharpness quite impressive
  • It supports different aspect ratios as well
  • It also looks elegant and blends with the room aesthetics
  • sexier styling and a snappier webOS interface
  • the speaker system has been improved
  • built-in speakers in action

Cons

  • ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • cost and availability are still obscure at this time
  • the ports are the back so in tight spaces
  • large-screen canvas is not for everyone as it costs
  • a slightly heavy focus on one of these four pillars
  • The speakers are not visible right away
  • the C8 is thicker near the bottom than it is at the top
  • dimming problem is
  • Sony was a bit of a beast to hang solo
  • Sony displays without specialty software and meters
  • it defaulted to Cinema each and every time

LG OLED55C8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
120 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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LG OLED55C8 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyOLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR Format
  • HDR 10
  • Dolby Vision
  • HLG
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Response time1.0 ms
Number of colors1.07 billion
Panel Bit Depth10 bits
Pixel Pitch0.01 in
Pixel Density80.0 ppi
Input Lag21.0 ms
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Quantum dot displayno
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Features
Operating SystemWeb OS
Smart Tvyes
Video camerano
USB recording featureyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Sleep timeryes
Ambilightno
Time-shiftyes
HbbTVyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ac
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height29.8 in
Width48.35 in
Weight42.11 lb
Depth9.06 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use157.0 kWH/year
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Video
File formats supported
  • HEVC/H.265
  • VP9
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Cpu
CPU Cores4
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • DTS
  • Dolby Atmos
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • AC4
  • DTS
  • EAC3
  • HE-AAC
  • MP2
  • MP3
  • PCM
  • WMA
  • aptX / apt-X
Voice controlyes
Noise Reductionyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x200mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inno
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portno
S-video portno
DVI portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height27.83 in
Width48.35 in
Weight35.94 lb
Depth1.85 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Shipping
Height31.89 in
Width52.95 in
Weight53.79 lb
Depth8.15 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Average180.0 W
Power Consumption Eco85.0 W
Power Consumption Max362.0 W
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
CI+ version1.4
Dual tunerno
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes

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LG OLED55C8 LG - Editorial Reviews (19)

4.9
Based on 19 reviews
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LG OLED55C8 LG C8 TV Review
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Published: 06.07.2018
LG C8 TV Review

LG's most affordable 2018 OLED continues to deliver unprecedented picture quality.

LG OLED55C8 LG Ultra HD (4K) OLED Smart TV (OLED55C8PTA) 55-inch Review: OLED beauty galore!
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 03.08.2018
LG Ultra HD (4K) OLED Smart TV (OLED55C8PTA) 55-inch Review: OLED beauty galore!
4.4

Read the in depth Review of LG Ultra HD (4K) OLED Smart TV (OLED55C8PTA) 55-inch TV. Know detailed info about LG Ultra HD (4K) OLED Smart TV (OLED55C8PTA) 55-inch configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

LG OLED55C8 LG C8 OLED review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 04.05.2018
LG C8 OLED review

2018 OLED with the new 'Alpha 9' video processor, 4K and Dolby Vision. Can LG cement its position as the OLED TV brand?

LG OLED55C8 Nvidia BFGD 4K Gaming TVs and What We Know So...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 20.08.2018
Nvidia BFGD 4K Gaming TVs and What We Know So...

Nvidia BFGDs which were announced during this year’s CES is a series of 4K gaming TV’s with electrifying specs such […]

LG OLED55C8 LG OLED C8 ThinQ TV review: 4K TV done right | Gadgets Now
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LG OLED C8 ThinQ TV review: 4K TV done right | Gadgets Now

We have been testing the LG OLED C8 ThinQ model since past few days and have played everything from 4K content to HDR videos and more. Here’s our take on it.

LG OLED55C8 LG OLED65C8PUA 4K HDR Smart OLED TV Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 24.12.2018
LG OLED65C8PUA 4K HDR Smart OLED TV Reviewed
5.0

We live in a golden age of television, both from a programming standpoint as well as a technological one. For me, the best display technology on the market today is OLED, and there are but two p...

LG OLED55C8 Review: LG OLED65C8 TV (review)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 15.06.2018
Review: LG OLED65C8 TV (review)
4.8

Let’s be clear, OLED is the best TV tech available today. And LG is the source of OLED. The LG OLED65C8 is the first of LG’s 2018 TV range that we’ve

LG OLED55C8 LG OLED65C8PUA OLED Ultra HDTV Review
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Sound & Vision
Published: 26.07.2018
LG OLED65C8PUA OLED Ultra HDTV Review

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

LG OLED55C8 Review: LG OLED TV 65” C8
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techsmart.co.za
Review: LG OLED TV 65” C8

LG's latest OLED TV is a sight to behold, offering superlative image quality in a large, and easy to interface with TV, that upgrades one's living room.

LG OLED55C8 LG C8 OLED Review (OLED55C8, OLED65C8, OLED77C8)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 13.04.2018
LG C8 OLED Review (OLED55C8, OLED65C8, OLED77C8)
4.3

The LG OLED C8 is a great 4k OLED TV with excellent picture quality. The emissive technology allows it to produce perfect blacks, which is excellent for dark roo...

LG OLED55C8 The picture quality king gets even better
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CNET
Published: 01.05.2018
The picture quality king gets even better

The improvements in picture quality are mild this year, but LG's newest OLED TV still sets the bar pretty high for others to beat.

LG OLED55C8 LG Signature OLED C8
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 15.08.2018
LG Signature OLED C8

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the LG Signature OLED C8

LG OLED55C8 LG C8 (OLED65C8) review: a candidate for TV of the Year with UHD, HDR, OLED and… AI
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T3
Published: 11.11.2018
LG C8 (OLED65C8) review: a candidate for TV of the Year with UHD, HDR, OLED and… AI
5.0

An ultra-bright, beautiful 4K TV with stunningly vivid gaming and movie performance. Oh, and you can talk to it…

LG OLED55C8 LG C8 OLED
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.08.2018
LG C8 OLED
5.0

LG C8 OLED review: Brighter, sharper and excellent value for money, this TV will be hard to beat. The only problem is Samsung, whose flagship costs the same

LG OLED55C8 LG OLED77C8 (C8 OLED) review: Another world-beating OLED from LG
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Expert Reviews
Published: 29.05.2018
LG OLED77C8 (C8 OLED) review: Another world-beating OLED from LG
5.0

It’s a stretch to call it affordable, but this is a truly amazing 77-inch OLED TV

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