LG SK8000 TV Review – RTINGS.com

LG SK8000 TV Review – RTINGS.com

Hands-on review of the LG SK8000 UHD TV

The LG SK8000 is a good TV with an IPS panel. It is best suited to a bright room with wide seating. In this review, we compare it to 4 other popular models.

Full review:
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/sk8000

The IPS panel of the SK8000 results in a low native contrast ratio, so blacks appear gray when viewed in the dark. The image remains accurate when viewed at an angle though. Unfortunately, the local dimming in ineffective at improving this dark scene performance. The TV has low input lag, which is great for gamers.

Model tested: 55” (55SK8000PUA)
Should also be valid for the 49” (49SK8000PUA) and 65” (65SK8000PUA).
Note that the 49” model has a 60Hz panel rather than the 120Hz panel found in the other sizes, but we expect the performance to be almost the same.

TCL 6 Series (R617): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDEWxtPc4eQ
Sony X900F: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJwub9mnhuw
Samsung NU8000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spq06j34O7M

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Design (01:15)
Inputs (01:43)
Thermal (02:14)
Picture Quality (02:22)
Contrast (02:38)
Local Dimming (03:03)
Viewing Angle (03:26)
Reflections (03:59)
Peak Brightness (04:15)
Gray Uniformity (04:42)
Color Volume & Gamut (05:07)
Response Time (05:34)
Image Flicker (05:53)
Input Lag (06:12)
Smart Features & Remote (06:42)
Sound (07:15)
TVs Comparison (07:32)
Conclusion (09:14)

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50 Comments

  1. Obinash Chandra Shil on January 13, 2022 at 12:34 am

    tell me that if any lg smart tv reset Thn will it clear all the apps and tv usage hours history ?

  2. Overlord on January 13, 2022 at 12:34 am

    of course this LG is PLA PLB looks same but is cheaper and yes you guessed it worse.

  3. atanner4 on January 13, 2022 at 12:37 am

    I’d love to see some projector reviews

  4. Miguel Acevedo on January 13, 2022 at 12:38 am

    hdmi 2.1 ???

  5. Sriram Venkatasubramanian on January 13, 2022 at 12:40 am

    Vizio P series seems better overall except for viewing angle and looks great for movies and gaming

  6. Hisham Saeed on January 13, 2022 at 12:40 am

    Great review, Thanks

  7. redds1987 on January 13, 2022 at 12:41 am

    oh man…. just got confused. I am thinking of the LG just because of the user exp and the remote. Just used a remote from samsung and it is horrible…

  8. василий зайцев on January 13, 2022 at 12:43 am

    HOW WE ARE FOOLED? W-LG display IPS 2020 year 2022 2024…. Y-LG
    display IPS 2017,2019,2021…Example of Ukraine label
    LG-TV(LG55UN81006LB.BDR ^F^ LJP) — JP-Poland. L-Led. F- Chine
    matrix(ADS) D – AU OPTRONICS CORP. A-MVA;
    F – HEESUNG ELECTRONICS LTD Korea. ADS
    G – CHI MEI OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. TN;
    H – CHI MEI OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. S-MVA;
    J – CHI MEI OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. S-MVA;
    M – SHARP CORPORATION. VA;
    P – LG Display @t. IPS WXN SBA1/SBA2;
    Q – LG Display @t. IPS WXN SAA1/SAA2;
    R – LG Display @t. TN;
    S – SHARP CORPORATION. MVA.
    T – AU OPTRONICS CORP. A-MVA;
    U – LG Display @t. IPS WUN SAB1/SAB2;
    V – LG Display @t. IPS WUD SBA1/SBA2;
    W – LG Display @t. S-IPS (четные годы производства 2012, 2014, 2016,
    2018, 2020);Y – LG Display @t. S-IPS (нечетные годы производства 2013, 2015,
    2017, 2019 http://webos-forums.ru/topic3195.html CHESK

  9. Jewelry By Nilz on January 13, 2022 at 12:43 am

    This tv is completely worthless in a dark room. Black doesn’t exist so dark scenes are a gray mist all over the screen. I returned it to the seller and finally I bought a 55” LgC8 OLED instead.
    I also tried the Sony XF9005 and it’s top notch compared to this model which should never been made available for the public.

  10. василий зайцев on January 13, 2022 at 12:44 am

    HOW they deceive us

    W-LG display IPS 2020 year 2022 2024…. Y-LG display IPS 2017,2019,2021…Example of Ukraine label LG-TV(LG55UN81006LB.BDR F LJP) — JP-Poland. L-Led. F- Chine matrix(ADS) D – AU OPTRONICS CORP. A-MVA;
    F – HEESUNG ELECTRONICS LTD Korea. ADS
    G – CHI MEI OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. TN;
    H – CHI MEI OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. S-MVA;
    J – CHI MEI OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. S-MVA;
    M – SHARP CORPORATION. VA;
    P – LG Display @t. IPS WXN SBA1/SBA2;
    Q – LG Display @t. IPS WXN SAA1/SAA2;
    R – LG Display @t. TN;
    S – SHARP CORPORATION. MVA.
    T – AU OPTRONICS CORP. A-MVA;
    U – LG Display @t. IPS WUN SAB1/SAB2;
    V – LG Display @t. IPS WUD SBA1/SBA2;
    W – LG Display @t. S-IPS (четные годы производства 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020);
    Y – LG Display @t. S-IPS (нечетные годы производства 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019);
    Z – LG Display @t. IPS, матрица 120 Гц;

  11. ev. FPV on January 13, 2022 at 12:44 am

    Amazing and detailed review! Thanks!

  12. Max Sch on January 13, 2022 at 12:44 am

    can’t listen to this guy sorry

  13. Damien Praed on January 13, 2022 at 12:46 am

    I could just watch this guy talk forever, I don’t even care what he would be talking about.

  14. lunatico_py01 on January 13, 2022 at 12:46 am

    Ese no tiene el HDMI 2.1

  15. OS RS on January 13, 2022 at 12:48 am

    Doesn’t get loud? At volume 12 it beats my Vizio at volume 30

  16. Yes sir No sir on January 13, 2022 at 12:49 am

    Which is a better tv overall in your opinion? The LG SK8000 or the Vizio E-Series?

  17. Bertalan Pusztai on January 13, 2022 at 12:49 am

    Dear All: do you have any experience how this set is handeling odler video files (avi, divx, etc)?

  18. sawymath on January 13, 2022 at 12:49 am

    Dork.

  19. idris raji on January 13, 2022 at 12:50 am

    You all about Negativity, you only see the bad stuffs , SMH

  20. 사장근우 on January 13, 2022 at 12:54 am

    Rgb? Bgr? Dts nothing nu8000

  21. Dallin Dalgleish on January 13, 2022 at 12:55 am

    For gaming the lg sk8000
    is very good seeing as how the next generation of consoles could run up to 120fps I’d very much recommend it I love mine

  22. Ma Nox on January 13, 2022 at 12:55 am

    is the LG 65SK8000 TV 240V AC POWER? for overseas use.. but will buy it at best buy? thx for the answer

  23. Benny Yogisaputra on January 13, 2022 at 12:55 am

    very useful review !! thumbs up !!

  24. B Sp on January 13, 2022 at 12:55 am

    Caught it on sale for 900$(down from 1200$)Great gaming and movie TV…no complaints at all

  25. Business Purchase on January 13, 2022 at 12:55 am

    French Canadian.

  26. Han Sebi on January 13, 2022 at 12:58 am

    I like their reviews but sometimes I really like to turn the sound off and just imagine him hurling insults in a rap-battle in Klingon… and that while maintaining such a likeable demeanor

  27. Suleyman Macit on January 13, 2022 at 12:59 am

    Witch is better for light rooms this or samsung q60r?

  28. Collin Huey on January 13, 2022 at 1:00 am

    wi fi on tv cannot connect. I call LG support – waited one hour with no response – I called again put on hold again. Will not buy this TV

  29. NIGHTMARE710 on January 13, 2022 at 1:01 am

    For a gaming tv the samsung is 800 and the lg is 700, the sony was the best and its 1200 dollars.

  30. Kjell de jonge on January 13, 2022 at 1:02 am

    pleace pick someone else to do the reviews, this speaker is so enoying

  31. BirdManCinema on January 13, 2022 at 1:04 am

    Review the Nano 9070 please!

  32. john on January 13, 2022 at 1:04 am

    Put the TV on sport mode and that will change every thing this guy says

  33. Big AL on January 13, 2022 at 1:05 am

    I just traded my LG 70UK6570PUB for the LG 65SK8000PUA and the veiwing angle is much worse on the 8000 series… I am pretty disappointed. I dunno if I should go with the 9000 series or just go back to the 6570. The 6570 was much brighter than the 8000 series as well

  34. Louis rodriguez on January 13, 2022 at 1:06 am

    The black levels are fine what da heck are you talking about?!

  35. Erfan Nazarian on January 13, 2022 at 1:07 am

    What is the LG SK7900?? In my country only can find SK7900 … any one knows what is the international model name of SK7900? Thanks

  36. Cupid Gaming on January 13, 2022 at 1:09 am

    Does this TV support PS5 and how is the input lag on that?

  37. Seth Starkey on January 13, 2022 at 1:12 am

    Awesome review guys! Thank you

  38. Imran Becks on January 13, 2022 at 1:14 am

    Bought the 49". Can’t wait to receive it!

  39. Eric K Aboagyell on January 13, 2022 at 1:15 am

    Hello guys I want to buy LG TV but am confused LG 49S8000 and 49UK6300PVB which one should I go for advise me please?

  40. Dream Cloud on January 13, 2022 at 1:15 am

    Just found this channel.Great information and detailed tests.Im gonna buy the samsung nu 8000 for 4k gaming 👍👏🏻🙂

  41. Kurt Krienke on January 13, 2022 at 1:18 am

    Would you recommend the Sony XF9005 over this when used primarily for watching streaming services and casual PC playing?

  42. Hend Farid on January 13, 2022 at 1:19 am

    Really good video with lots of info. But I was astonished with the audio part, I have seen this tv in show room and the Dolby Atmos produced great sound. Is this model with Dolby Atmos?

  43. Digão • Rodrigo Freijanes on January 13, 2022 at 1:21 am

    IPS? No, thanks

  44. zafriaiman on January 13, 2022 at 1:24 am

    Im torn between LG SK8000 vs Samsung NU8000. How do i decide whether my watching angle is wide or not wide? I have a 3seater L shaped sofa.. does it mean its wide viewing angle?

  45. 3Review IND on January 13, 2022 at 1:25 am

    I bought this TV in December 2018,
    There’s some issue in dripping Wi-Fi connection, and lost pointer magic remote.
    August 2019 I claim warranty to LG Service Center Indonesia , and mother board got changed but next week the problem its happened again.

  46. Retired at 49 on January 13, 2022 at 1:30 am

    WARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ I purchased this tv for my bedroom and it has horrible blooming/flashlighting issues!! Its so horrible that if your watching hdr/dolby vision etc the picture is so washed out by blooming/flashlighting that it’s almost impossible to watch!! LG should be ashamed to release such a horrible tv! Oh by the way LG warranty will tell you this problem is normal and they won’t exchange or refund money. So your basically screwed if you buy this horrible tv!! DONT BUY THIS TV!!!!!!

  47. aaa aaa on January 13, 2022 at 1:31 am

    An issue with the LG, with such a big display, is the vertical viewing angle, which is lousy. You missed that point. Please include in future reviews: with 55" and over, the vertical viewing angle should be included.

  48. IN GOD I TRUST CAUCASIANWORTH on January 13, 2022 at 1:31 am

    Hi Daniel . i am your subcsrier and hope you help me with a small problem i have with launching my browser on lg tv 8500 and it seems that i can’t figure out a way how to enable cookies on my tv browser. I have tried so far all the cues about how to do that but nothing works. Could you advice a solution. ?Thanks

  49. Lomate * on January 13, 2022 at 1:33 am

    I can’t the strings that’s the sign of a good puppetry 👍🏻😂

  50. Ban Heart on January 13, 2022 at 1:33 am

    How connect Alexa?

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