LG NU85 Series 50NU850BPUA 50"
The α7 AI Processor Gen9 drives solid 4K upscaling and scene-by-scene contrast enhancement, making this a capable centerpiece for streaming and smart home control. Its webOS 2026 platform uniquely integrates both Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot for conversational voice commands, while HDMI 2.1 with FreeSync Premium provides a smooth, tear-free 60Hz gaming experience. This TV is best for smart home enthusiasts who prioritize a versatile, AI-driven interface for casual streaming and console gaming.
Screen 50"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR10, HLG
smart platform webOS
hdmi version 2.1
48 Overall Score
Price CA$456
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Processor | α7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Other |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | No |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 98 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 182 |
| Weight | 8.2 kg / 18.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG NU85 Series 50NU850BPUA 50" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 | TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K | Samsung QN85D | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | Roku Pro Series 65R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 55 | 55 | 75 | 75 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Neo QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 144 | 120 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG NU85 Series 50NU850BPUA 50" | 62.7 | 45.8 | 79.5 | 64.3 | 64.6 | 69.7 | 7.8 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 Compare | 96.9 | 91.8 | 90.2 | 78.6 | 79.1 | 93 | 87.9 | 93.6 |
| TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K Compare | 91.2 | 68.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 79.1 | 89 | 87.9 | 98.1 |
| Samsung QN85D Compare | 84.7 | 88.9 | 93.4 | 78.6 | 90 | 89 | 87.9 | 79.1 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.2 | 93.4 | 95.8 | 95 | 49 | 96.7 | 87.9 | 97.8 |
| Roku Pro Series 65R8C5 Compare | 76 | 84.7 | 85.2 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 93 | 94.4 | 36 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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