LG SM9800 and SM9500 TVs in 2019, these are new TV models that LG has released. Note that the model SM9800 is new in the line of TVs of the 9th series; previously there was no such model of TVs. The model SM 9800 is presented in Europe, for example in the USA and Canada such a TV model can and will not be presented. Therefore, we compare not only the models of LG TV series SM9500, but also the series SM9800.
The differences between the models SM9500, SM9800 and SK9500 are as follows. Consider first the important differences in the technical characteristics that really bring improvements.
Comments at the bottom of the table.
Specifications LG TV SM9500 vs SK9500
LG TV Premium series SM9500, SM9800 vs SK9500
| LG SM9800 (2019) | LG SM9500 (2019) | differences | LG SK9500 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| screen | ||||
| Screen Size inch | 55, 65 | 65 | 55, 65 | |
| Screen Size real | 54.6", 64.5" | 64.5" | 54.6", 64.5" | |
| Style | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | |
| screen bit | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit | |
| type screnn | IPS | IPS | IPS | |
| screen technology | LED | LED | LED | |
| Backlighting | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | |
| Dimming Technology | Full Array Dimming Pro | Full Array Local Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming | |
| Video | ||||
| refresh rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| TruMotion | 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| PMI (Picture Mastering Index) | 4000 | 3800 | ||
| Color | Intense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro | Intense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro | Intense Color Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro | |
| Contrast | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | |
| Clarity | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | |
| Recolution Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | |
| HDR (High-Dynamic Range) | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | |
| Picture Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | ✅❗ | a7 Intelligent Processor |
| AI TV | ||||
| LG ThinQ AI | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Alexa | Yes | Yes | ✅❗ | No |
| Google Home Compatible | Yes | devise sold separately | ✅❗ | No |
| Amazon Alexa Compatible | Yes | devise sold separately | ✅❗ | No |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SMART TV | ||||
| OS | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | ✅ | Web OS 4.0 |
| Remote control | Magic Remote Control | Magic Remote Control | ✅ | Magic Remote Control |
| LG Content Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio | ||||
| Dolby | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| DTS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sound Output | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | |
| Woofer | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speaker Type | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | |
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LG Sound Sync | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Game Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | ✅❗ | Yes Version 4.2 |
| IP Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| HDMI-CEC (Simplink) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Smart Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| HDMI | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.1) | ✅❗ | 4 (version 2.0) |
| Audio Return Channel Support (ARC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Terrestrial/Cable) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Satellite Input) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Audio Out (Optical) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Broadcasting US | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | |
| Digital Broadcasting Europe | DVB T/T2/C/S/S2 | DVB T/T2/C/S/S2 | DVB T/T2/C/S/S2 | |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Features of LG TVs SM9500, SM9800
- The processor in the models SM9500, SM9800 a7 second-generation processor. Alas, so far, we do not know what is the difference between processors.
- Added support for Alexa
- Google Home Compatible, Amazon Alexa Compatible added in the 2019 SM models, but for the SM9500 you need to purchase a device.
- The operating system has been updated, some new features have been added, such as Alexa support. But there are no special changes therefore the new OS is called Web OS 4.5, model 2018, Web OS 4.0
- New version of the remote control Magic remote control.
- Also particularly noteworthy are the changes in the HDMI port standards in the 2019 models, the ports of the new HDMI 2.1 standard, in more detail the difference between the new standard can be found in the article on the capabilities of the HDMI 2.1 ports
- Bluetooth version is also new. You can connect new devices that support version 5.0
Otherwise, there are no differences, for example the PMI index (Picture Mastering Index) in the model SM9500 index 3800, model SM9800 index 4000, but this means nothing.
