LG 55SM8500

55", Nano-Cell, 4K, 2019
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Product details

The NanoCell technology reproduces a wide color spectrum, making colors more precise and realistic, resulting in an extraordinary viewing experience. Color purity increases when the wavelengths of light are accurate. NanoCell technology utilizes nanoparticles to absorb excess wavelengths, enhancing color purity and expanding the color space. The Full Array Dimming technology reproduces even deeper blacks without losing details, creating excellent contrast. Intense black adds depth to all colors. Enjoy exceptional picture quality thanks to the stunning colors of NanoCell TVs. The precise control of the panel's backlighting ensures extremely detailed images with increasingly intense blacks. LG's 4K Cinema HDR reproduces the director's vision and supports most HDR formats. Immerse yourself in cinematic content with leading HDR formats, including Advanced HDR by Technicolor and HDR10 Pro. LG NanoCell TVs offer exceptional gaming performance and fast response times. They support 4K HDR gaming, providing you with cinematic-quality images and total immersion. LG TVs with new artificial intelligence expand your horizons by offering both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Discover the wonders of LG TV with AI.

Key specifications

Display size (inches)
55"
Screen technology
Nano-Cell
Display resolution
4K
Native refresh rate
120 Hz
Dynamic range
HDR
Video connections
DVB-C (1x)DVB-S2 (1x)DVB-T2 (1x)HDMI (4x)
Weight
22.90 kg
Documents
Item number
10882273

General information

Manufacturer
LG
Category
TV
Manufacturer no.
55SM8500PLA.AEU
Release date
28.3.2019

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

TV properties

TV type
LCD TVLED TVSmart TV
Model year
2019
Design
Flat

Display properties

Display size (inches)
55"
Backlight
Edge LED
Screen size (cm)
139 cm
Screen technology
Nano-Cell
Panel technology
IPS
Display resolution
4K
Image resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Dynamic range
HDR
Native refresh rate
120 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9

Features + Functions

Audio output
20 W
Operating system
webOS
TV tuner
HbbTV
Built-in speakers
Built-in loudspeaker

Mounting

VESA wall mount
300 x 300 mm

Connections

Video connections
DVB-C (1x)DVB-S2 (1x)DVB-T2 (1x)HDMI (4x)
Audio Connections
HeadphonesOptical TOSLINK (1x)
USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (3x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Wireless transmission
BluetoothWi-Fi
HDMI features
ARC
Number of CI+ slots
1 x

Power supply

Power consumption
95 W
input voltage
100 - 240 V

Energy declaration

Energy efficiency class
A

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Magic Remote

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant
Communication standard
Apple HomeKit

Display dimensions

Width
1232 mm
Height
716 mm
Depth
63.60 mm
Weight
22.90 kg

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Width
1232 mm
Height
776 mm
Depth
231 mm
Weight including stand
17.60 kg

Package dimensions

Length
135 cm
Width
17.50 cm
Height
81 cm
Weight
21.50 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «TV» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Hisense TV
    1 %
  • 2.LG
    1.2 %
  • 3.Dyon
    1.3 %
  • 4.Samsung
    1.4 %
  • 4.Sharp
    1.4 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.TCL
    6 days
  • 9.Sony
    7 days
  • 10.LG
    9 days
  • 11.Sharp
    12 days
  • 12.Hisense
    17 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «TV» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1.7 %
  • 2.LG
    1.8 %
  • 3.Samsung
    1.9 %
  • 3.TCL
    1.9 %
  • 5.Xiaomi
    2.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good81/100
Audiovision Logo
AudiovisionSingle testReleaseApril 2021
  • Positivenatürliches Bild; gute Skaliereigenschaften
  • Positivesehr hoher Bedienkomfort
  • PositiveAirPlay 2, Apple TV App, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
  • PositiveDolby Atmos
  • Negativegeringe Panelhelligkeit, kein sattes Schwarz
  • Negativekein HDR10+, nur single-Tuner

Abgesehen vom Single-Tuner verfügt der SM8500PLA mit AirPlay 2, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision und Aufnahme-Option über Oberklasse-Features. Das Bild wirkt natürlich und scharf, der Bedienkomfort ist top. Abzüge kassiert der LG jedoch für die überschaubare Panel-Helligkeit und die nur mittelmäßige Schwarzdarstellung.

Very good95/100
AV Magazin.de Logo
AV Magazin.deSingle testReleaseOctober 2019

Nicht Versprechen zählen, sondern Taten. Die Versprechen des LG wirken ein wenig zu forsch, doch was der 55SM8500PLA letztlich bietet, ist absolut sehenswert. Er ist ein gelungenes Preisleistungspaket mit viel Smarttechnik und stimmiger Bildkomposition. Ausgesprochene HDR-Effekte kann er nicht bieten, aber HDR-Feinheiten setzt er um...