LG 55SK8100 is the winner of the Best Gadget 2018 award in the Optimal Balance category according to Hi-Tech Mail.Ru. Excellent performance, adequate price (63 thousand rubles) - 2 "whales" on which this TV is held. Its functionality is comparable to the top TV models of other brands. For comparison, I took Samsung QE55Q6FNA for 89 thousand rubles. Of the cheaper, but no less interesting, one can single out Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 for 49,500 rubles. It turns out to be a real battle of brands. Let's figure out who is better?
This model participates in ranking of the best Smart TV TVs, at ranking of the best LG TVs and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
LG 55SK8100 has a 55-inch matrix with UHD resolution, aspect ratio - 16: 9, viewing angles - 178 degrees. The refresh rate is 120 Hz. Side lighting Edge-LED. The image is flawless due to the use of innovative NanoCell technology. Nano-particles are used that absorb light waves of excess length and allow the transmission of the entire spectrum of colors. Thanks to this, the picture on the screen remains bright and realistic in any light and from any angle. The bezel of the TV is so thin it can compete with bezel-less competitors Samsung QE55Q6FNA and Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 4 in creating an immersive experience.
Appearance
The TV looks solid, no worse than the competition, despite the thin bezel. The back panel is made of brushed metal, there is no bulging casing, the maximum thickness is 63 mm. Special design of the stand - this is definitely not the case with competitors. Mounting on a bracket is possible - VESA 300 × 300 standard.
Connectors
LG 55SK8100 is equipped with 4 HDMI ports, outputs for cable and satellite antennas, 3 USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack, optical digital audio output, CL slot, LAN. There is support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA, so there will be no problems with connecting third-party equipment. At the same time, conservatives will clearly lack composite and component video inputs. The practice of abandoning these connectors, which are already losing their relevance, hooked almost all TVs more than 50 thousand rubles. Have Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 - only composite, y Samsung QE55Q6FNA there is neither one nor the other. When purchasing a top-end TV, be prepared to say goodbye to these connectors.
The LG 55SK8100 connectors are compactly located in a small concave area at the bottom left of the rear panel. The 2 HDMI and 1 USB ports are positioned closer to the edge and directed to the left, which is convenient. The rest of the connectors are also easy to reach. The only thing you can find fault with is their dense arrangement with each other, but they are all indicated by signs or symbols, so it is impossible to confuse them.
Sound
The LG 55SK8100 is equipped with a 20-watt dual-speaker speaker system. There are sound enhancement technologies Dolby Surround / Ultra Surround. The sound quality is beyond praise. In terms of sound, the LG 55SK8100 clearly outperforms Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55but loses in power Samsung QE55Q6FNA.
Functions
The LG 55SK8100 is powered by an intelligent processor used exclusively in the brand's TVs. It provides consistent picture quality even in fast moving scenes. Many people call it a gaming TV. Gamers appreciated its performance, response to user commands, even in 4K games. The operating system is proprietary LG based on webOS, it works fine, but there are problems with installing third-party applications. In this regard, I would prefer Android TV and Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55... Multimedia capabilities of LG 55SK810 - playback of any content from external media or from sites, recording your favorite TV shows, syncing via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with any devices, popular games. There are parental control functions, on / off timer, TV guide. You can operate the universal remote control (included), from a smartphone or by voice commands.
We figured out the multimedia capabilities, but what about the main option - TV signal reception? Here, unlike Xiaomi Mi TV 4, everything is also excellent. Built-in receivers DVB-T2 / T, DVB-C and DVB-S2 / S with increased sensitivity allow you to enjoy watching your favorite TV channels without installing additional equipment. The intelligent processor will adjust the picture resolution to the maximum level.
Benefits
- Beautiful design;
- reliable assembly materials;
- high quality picture and sound;
- quick response;
- convenient remote control;
- can be controlled from a smartphone or voice.
disadvantages
- Unstable stand;
- highlights on the matrix, which are visible in complete darkness;
- few installed Smart TV applications;
- functionality and interface of the built-in browser;
- webOS.
Verdict
The LG 55SK8100 is a great smart TV that can be used as a home theater: both sound and picture match. Suitable for playing games, watching videos in high definition. The price is 63 thousand rubles. I think this is a good offer - it is inappropriate to pay 20 thousand more for Samsung QE55Q6FNA... Save by purchasing Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55, it is possible if you plan to use TV as a multimedia center, because watching TV will require the purchase and installation of additional equipment. Although it has more multimedia capabilities + full Android.
