LG UP8000 50UP8000PUR 50"
The Quad Core Processor 4K upscales content sharply on a 50-inch LED panel with HDR10 and HLG, paired with a 60Hz refresh rate and ALLM for fluid motion. webOS integrates Google Assistant and Alexa, streamlining smart home control and streaming at an entry-level price. This set is ideal for budget-conscious streamers and smart home users needing a large indoor display for everyday viewing.
概览
The 30-Second Version
The LG UP8000 is a budget 4K TV with a smooth webOS experience and a real 4K panel. Picture quality is mediocre and audio is genuinely bad. Worth it for a secondary room, but not your main TV.
Pros & Cons
优点
- Real 4K panel with decent color for the price 81st
- webOS is smooth and easy to navigate 66th
- Thin design looks clean on a wall
- Works with Google Assistant and Alexa
缺点
- Audio is one of the worst we've seen
- No Dolby Vision, just basic HDR10
- 60Hz panel limits gaming and fast motion
- Picture quality falls behind most competitors
用户评价
The Word on the Street
实测数据
Performance
The 50 inch LED panel handles everyday content fine. Colors are decent, and the quad core processor keeps webOS feeling responsive. But the HDR story is weak, just HDR10 and HLG, no Dolby Vision. Gaming tops out at 60Hz with ALLM, so casual play is fine but competitive gamers will feel the ceiling. TruMotion 120 is marketing speak for a 60Hz panel with motion smoothing, not real 120Hz. Audio is the real letdown, sitting near the bottom of our database. Plan on a soundbar.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | HGiG |
| Processor | Quad Core Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | ThinQ AI |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
Stacked against the TCL QM6K or Hisense U8, the UP8000 gets smoked on picture quality and HDR. Those sets offer mini LED backlights and much better brightness. The Roku Pro Series is also a stronger budget pick with a simpler interface. The Sony A95L and Samsung QN70F are in a completely different league, but they cost way more. The UP8000's only real edge is the LG brand and webOS polish.
| Spec | LG UP8000 50UP8000PUR 50" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Samsung Neo QLED QN80H | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 65 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QD-Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| 产品 | HDR | Audio | Smart | 游戏 | Display | Connectivity | 用户口碑 | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UP8000 50UP8000PUR 50" | 62.7 | 12.9 | 57.5 | 36.8 | 65.8 | 45.2 | 80.7 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 Compare | 96.9 | 92.6 | 83.3 | 78.3 | 84.6 | 92.7 | 93.8 | 91.6 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.2 | 92.6 | 99 | 92.9 | 89.6 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 95.9 | 96 | 84.6 | 86.1 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN80H Compare | 84.3 | 90.8 | 83.3 | 92.9 | 86.4 | 96.6 | 98.1 | 78.1 |
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 Compare | 76.1 | 81.9 | 99.7 | 56.7 | 77.7 | 89 | 93.8 | 36 |
价格
Value & Pricing
At around $472 USD, this TV is priced like a budget option and mostly delivers that. You're paying for the LG name, webOS, and a decent 4K panel. But the weak audio and mediocre picture quality mean you might end up spending extra on a soundbar. For a secondary room, it's fine. For a main living room, save up a bit more.
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Overview
The LG UP8000 is a budget 4K TV that tries to punch above its weight. You get a real 4K panel, webOS smarts, and a quad core processor in a slim package. For a bedroom or secondary room, it's a reasonable pick.
But this is not a home theater hero. The picture quality lands in the bottom half of our database, and the audio is rough. If you want a cheap smart TV that just works, keep reading. If you want deep blacks and punchy HDR, this ain't it.
Common Questions
Q: Does this TV support 120Hz for gaming?
No. The panel is 60Hz. TruMotion 120 is motion smoothing tech, not a real 120Hz refresh rate. Casual gaming is fine, but don't expect high frame rate support.
Q: Is the audio good enough without a soundbar?
Honestly, no. The built in speakers rank near the bottom of our database. If you care about dialogue clarity or any bass at all, budget for a soundbar.
Q: Can I use this as my main living room TV?
You can, but it's not ideal. The picture quality is below average for a main room, and HDR performance is limited. It's better suited as a secondary TV for a bedroom or office.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you want a main living room TV with real HDR punch, good built in audio, or high refresh rate gaming. The Hisense U8 or TCL QM6K cost more but deliver dramatically better picture quality. If you're sensitive to weak speakers, you'll be annoyed within minutes.
Verdict
Buy this if you want a cheap, reliable 4K TV for a bedroom, office, or guest room. It's fine for streaming shows and casual viewing. Don't buy it for movie nights, gaming, or any room where audio matters. You'll want a soundbar immediately.
