In 2018, the South Korean company LG introduced the 49SK8000 TV model with 4K resolution, HDR 10 support and NanoCell technology. The average cost of this model is 39,000 rubles. I decided to figure out if it was possible to save money, and compared this TV with the cheaper TCL L50P6US (31 thousand rubles). In addition, I made a comparison with a top TV from another brand - Samsung UE49NU7100U (38 thousand rubles).
Screen
The diagonal is 48.5 ”(123 cm), the screen resolution is 3840 × 2160 (4K Ultra HD) at a refresh rate of 50 Hz. The aspect ratio is standard - 16: 9. Matrix type - TFT IPS, Edge LED backlighting on the sides, provides excellent color perception. The matrix itself is bright - 320 cd / m22, contrast ratio - 1400: 1, viewing angles - 178 °. At this brightness, HDR10 will work in all its glory, and you will be able to enjoy excellent picture and color reproduction. Support for HDR format - Dolby Vision. In LG 49SK8000, the screen is made at a very decent level and is the strong point of this TV. Their matrices are used by Xiaomi, for example, in their TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 50... The picture is saturated, the colors are very pleasant for viewing even in a lit room.
Appearance
The design does not shine with something unique. Outwardly, it is a rectangle with thin gray frames and a black matte screen. The TV can stand on two arched legs or be hung on the wall. Mount VESA standard 200 × 200 mm. On the bottom frame is the manufacturer's inscription - LG. The TV is thin in width, on the back side there are all the necessary connection connectors.
Connectors
The TV is equipped with all the necessary ports: AV, four HDMI, three USB, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Miracast. There is one slot for CI + connections and an optical audio output. HDMI connector is installed version 2.0.
Sound
The audio system in the LG 49SK8000 is his forte. These are two stereo speakers with a power of 10 W each (20 W in total). There is also software processing to create the effect of three-dimensional sound, implemented using Dolby Atmos technology. Automatic volume leveling works. For audio decoders there is Dolby Digital and DTS, which, for example, does not support Samsung UE49NU7100Uthat is noticeable when watching movies, the sound is not so voluminous.
Functions
The TV has a built-in Smart TV based on the web OS operating system. A large number of TVs run on this OS, so it shouldn't be difficult to find programs or applications. The TV itself has 4 GB of internal memory, which is not enough for modern realities, but for streaming services it should be enough. The device supports DVB-S / T2 cards. 49SK8000 can work with DLNA. From a computer or phone, you can open media content directly on your TV. The kit comes with a universal remote control, and the device itself can be controlled by voice commands. There is a TrueMotion 100 Hz function, when turned on, the refresh rate changes to 100 Hz, and the picture becomes smoother. Supports 360 ° VR video viewing.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- great picture;
- powerful sound;
- slim body, sleek design;
- remote control;
- convenient operating system;
- full 4K and HDR10.
Disadvantages:
- highlights on a dark background;
- instability on the legs;
- sometimes "blurry" the image in dynamic scenes.
Verdict
The screen of the LG 49SK8000 is its strong point: it is only 1,000 rubles more expensive than Samsung UE49NU7100U, but head and shoulders above its competitor in terms of brightness, color reproduction and image saturation. LG has slightly better sound. HDR10 really works in this TV because.the brightness of the display itself is enough to implement the technology. For example, the TCL L50P6US had a screen problem with insufficient brightness for full HDR operation. WebOS, in fact, turns out to be a fast operating system, and the capacities themselves are more than enough for comfortable viewing of content in 4K or for surfing the Internet. The 802.11ac Wi-Fi module operates at a frequency of 5 GHz, which allows you to watch 4K video over Wi-Fi at high data transfer rates. For example, Samsung UE49NU7100U had the Wi-Fi 802.11n 2.4 GHz standard: shipping a movie "over the air" through such a connection would be a challenge. LG 49SK8000 at high refresh rates sometimes suffers from “blurring” of the picture in dynamic scenes, and in some dark areas there are highlights. But on the whole, the product turned out to be of high quality, with a good design, a great screen and a powerful, loud sound. Watching movies on this TV will be a pleasure.
