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LG OLED55E8

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • both can maintain black level and their brightness up to 70 degrees off center and front
  • excellent picture quality and crisp motion
  • fast and smooth without any serious issues found

Cons

  • backlight s flicker
  • little color banding might be still visible in most colors
  • they both lose volume at bright color

Key specs

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

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LG OLED55E8 - Pros & Cons

LG OLED55E8

Pros

  • both can maintain black level and their brightness up to 70 degrees off center and front
  • excellent picture quality and crisp motion
  • fast and smooth without any serious issues found
  • good peak brightness and can handle reflection well
  • have nearly perfect black and excellent uniformity
  • their screen both looks very clean
  • their color gradient is equally excellent
  • numerous attractive and useful pre-installed apps
  • Build Quality The build quality of the LG OLED55E8PUA is excellent
  • The image is clear and detailed
  • It works very well and allows quick access to most functions of the TV

Cons

  • backlight s flicker
  • little color banding might be still visible in most colors
  • they both lose volume at bright color
  • makes bright colors lose their saturated
  • premium LCD TVs only has hundreds dimming zones
  • TV scores bad in the stutter test
  • The TV does not have an analog audio output
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • loses volume at high levels of luminance
  • the brightness lowers when large areas of the screen are illuminated

LG OLED55E8 - 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

LG OLED55E8 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyOLED
Aspect ratio16:9
HDRyes
HDR Format
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR 10
  • HLG
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Features
Operating SystemWeb OS
Internet features
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Browser
  • Netflix
  • SF Anytime
  • Spotify
  • SVT Play
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
USB recording featureyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
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
Height30.87 in
Width48.35 in
Weight52.47 lb
Depth8.74 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use157.0 kWH/year
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG/JPG
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
CI+ version1.4
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Digital TV tuner yes
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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
VGA portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height30.55 in
Width48.35 in
Weight45.19 lb
Depth2.05 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Shipping
Height34.57 in
Width53.54 in
Weight64.6 lb
Depth6.89 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • HEVC/H.265
  • VP9
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

LG OLED55E8 - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
    How is your experience with LG TVs?
    lawrence_kessler
    over 1 year ago
    I don’t think I am the only one who is happy with the quality of LG’s TVs.
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LG OLED55E8 LG - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.4
Based on 7 reviews
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LG OLED55E8 LG OLED55E8PUA Review
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PCMAG
Published: 05.06.2018
LG OLED55E8PUA Review
4.5

The LG OLEDE8P series of OLED TVs offer some of the best picture quality money can buy.

LG OLED55E8 LG E8 OLED TV (2018) and SK10Y soundbar review: If you've been on the fence about OLED, now might be the time to jump it
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Good Gear Guide
LG E8 OLED TV (2018) and SK10Y soundbar review: If you've been on the fence about OLED, now might be the time to jump it
4.5

The 2018 E8 OLED positions LG as an AV player that’s still in the lead when it comes to image quality but not necessarily as sharp when it comes to other, broader aspects of the home entertainment package.

LG OLED55E8 LG E8 OLED Review (OLED55E8, OLED65E8)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 22.10.2018
LG E8 OLED Review (OLED55E8, OLED65E8)
4.3

The LG OLED E8 is an excellent 4k OLED TV with a remarkable picture quality. It can display perfect blacks and is has excellent for dark room viewing. The E8 is...

LG OLED55E8 LG E8 OLED
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.08.2018
LG E8 OLED
4.0

LG E8 OLED review: LG has made its OLED even better, which is saying something. Shame the sound has been sacrificed for design, though

LG OLED55E8 Home Page
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LG OLED55E8 LG E8 OLED (OLED65E8) review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.05.2018
LG E8 OLED (OLED65E8) review
5.0

A tiny processor makes a huge difference to the OLED range

LG OLED55E8 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.05.2018
Home review
4.0

With the same video tech as its sibling C8 model, can LG's E8 OLED TV justify the extra spend?

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