A brief comparison technical specifications LG nano 8 series vs 9 series
LG nano 8 vs nano 9. The line of LG TVs with NanoCell technology screens in 2019 is represented by several TV models. This line includes TVs 8 and 9 series. Consider the NanoCell line of televisions for the European continent, as well as models for the Americas.
And immediately give an answer to the question, which TV is better to buy. We recommend the TV series SM9xxx. This recommendation is based on the following factors, the quality of the screen. 9 series with matrices with a color depth of 10bit. More details about the technical characteristics later in the article.
line TVs LG NanoCell 2019 Europe
Europe, the lineup of TVs starts with the model SM8000 and ends with the TV SM9800. Note that the SM8000 model is not offered in all countries. The SM8000 has a minimum of functionality, 4 nuclear processors are installed, but not from the alpha series.
What technical parameters to pay attention to when choosing a NanoCell series TV in 2019.
- Screens, TVs have different matrixes of screens, EDGE and Direct backlight types differ. As well as the different quality of the screens, in the models of the SM8xxx series, matrices with a color depth of 8bit, declared 10bit, are installed, this screen flicker (8bit + FRC). Real 10bit only in SM9000 series.
- Processors in the SM8000 and SM8200 series, processors of the previous generation and even not from the alpha series.
- The amount of installed memory in most TV models, a7 processors, but a different amount of memory. 8 series 4 GB internal and 2 GB operational. In models of the 9 series for increased speed installed 8 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM.
- HDMI ports, it is also necessary to pay attention to this in some TV models, the ports of the new standard HDMI 2.1. What are the benefits of new ports. The ability to transfer video with dynamic range HDR, the ability to transfer video at up to 240 frames per second. But do not forget that for the full use of the capabilities of the standard HDMI 2.1, you need another device with such a port and a new cable. Otherwise, the benefits you will not notice.
- In some models there is no subwoofer, it is not critical.
For the rest of the parameters there are no special differences. Depending on the type of backlight, the name of the backlight technology changes, but this is understandable, since with a different type of backlight, dimming works differently.
More details about the differences between all TVs LG NanoCell 2019 can be viewed in the table.
TV LG Premium Series NanoCell 2019 Europe compare
| SM9800PLA | SM9010PLA | SM9000PLA | SM8610PLA | SM8600PLA | SM8500PLA | SM8200PLA | SM8000PLA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| screen | |||||||||
| Screen Size inch | 55, 65 | 49, 55, 65, 75, 86 | 49, 55, 65, 75, 86 | 49, 55, 65,75 | 49, 55, 65 | 49, 55, 65 | 49, 55, 65 | 49, 55 | |
| Style | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | |
| Resolution | ✅ | 7,680 x 4,320 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| screen bit | ✅ | 10bit | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) |
| type screnn | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | |
| screen technology | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | |
| Backlighting | ✅ | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | Edge | Edge | Slim Direct | Edge | Edge |
| Dimming Technology | ✅ | Full Array Dimming Pro | Full Array Local Dimming Pro | Full Array Local Dimming Pro | Local Dimming | Local Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming Pro | Local Dimming | Local Dimming |
| Video | |||||||||
| refresh rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 60 | |
| TruMotion | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 200 | |
| PMI (Picture Mastering Index) | ✅ | 4000 | 3800 | 3900 | 3300 | 3300 | 3300 | 2300 | x |
| Color | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy Pro, Nano Cell Colour Pro | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour Pro | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour Pro | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour | Billion Rich Colors, True Colour Accuracy, Nano Cell Colour | |
| Contrast | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance | Ultra Luminance | Ultra Luminance | |
| Clarity | Quad Step NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | NR, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | |
| Recolution Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K 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 | 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 | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping | |
| Processor | ✅ | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | Quad Core Processor | Quad Core Processor |
| RAM | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Storage | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| AI TV | |||||||||
| LG ThinQ AI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Alexa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Google Home Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Amazon Alexa Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| SMART TV | |||||||||
| OS | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | |
| Remote control | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control MR19 | Magic Remote Control MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | |
| LG Content Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio | |||||||||
| Dolby | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
| DTS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| WiSA Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | |
| Sound Output | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 20W | 40W (20W Woofer) | 20W | 20W | |
| Woofer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | |
| Speaker Type | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.0CH | 2.2CH | 2.0CH | 2.0CH | |
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LG Sound Sync | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Game Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| CONNECTIVITY | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | |
| IP Control | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| HDMI-CEC (Simplink) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile TV On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| HDMI | ✅ | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.0) | 4 (version 2.0) | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.0) | 4 (version 2.0) |
| Audio Return Channel Support (ARC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Terrestrial/Cable) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Satellite Input) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Audio Out (Optical) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| CI + (Common Interface) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Broadcasting Europe | DVB-T2/C/S2 | DVB-T2/C/S2 | DVB-T2/C/S2 Twin Tuner | DVB-T2/C/S2 | DVB-T2/C/S2 | DVB-T2/C/S2 | DVB-T2/C/S2 | DVB-T2/C/S2 | |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The line of TVs LG NanoCell 2019 America (USA, Canada)
For the North American market, TV models are slightly different. In the line of TVs is a model SM9970 with a resolution of 8K.
There are also models of TVs with model number PUA vs AUA; they have some minor differences. Differences in WiSA Ready technology (wireless acoustics connectivity)
Televisions of the 8 series are equipped with EDGE backlit screens, which is slightly worse than Direct. Televisions 9 series backlight only Direct. Also in TVs of the 8th series, matrices with a color depth of 8bit are installed and the flickering of the FRC backlight is additionally used to increase the number of shades.
Processors, on TV 8K a9 processor, on other models a7. 8 series 4 GB internal and 2 GB operational. 9 series 8GB internal and 3GB operational. HDMI ports in 9 series of standard 2.1, 8 series 2.0. About the differences described above.
LG Premium series NanoCell 2019
| SM9970PUA | LG SM9500 (2019) | SM9070PUA | SM9000PUA | SM8670AUA | SM8670PUA | SM8600PUA | SM8600AUA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| screen | |||||||||
| Screen Size inch | 75 | 65 | 75, 86 | 55, 65 | 75 | 75 | 49, 55, 65 | 65 | |
| Style | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | |
| Resolution | ✅ | 7,680 x 4,320 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| screen bit | ✅ | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) | 10bit (8bit+FRC) |
| type screnn | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | |
| screen technology | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | |
| Backlighting | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | Slim Direct | Edge | Edge | Edge | Edge | |
| Dimming Technology | ✅ | Full Array Dimming Pro | Full Array Local Dimming Pro | Full Array Local Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming | Local Dimming | Local Dimming | Local Dimming | Local Dimming |
| Video | |||||||||
| refresh rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| TruMotion | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| PMI (Picture Mastering Index) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Color | Nano Color Pro, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | Nano Color, Nano Accuracy, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer | |
| Contrast | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance✅ | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance✅ | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance✅ | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance✅ | |
| Clarity | Hexa Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | 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 | 8K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K 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 | 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 | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | |
| Processor | ✅ | a9, Gen 2, 8K | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor |
| RAM | ✅ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Storage | ✅ | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| AI TV | |||||||||
| LG ThinQ AI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Alexa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Home Compatible | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | |
| Amazon Alexa Compatible | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SMART TV | |||||||||
| OS | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.5 | |
| Remote control | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control AN-MR19 | |
| LG Content Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio | |||||||||
| Dolby | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| DTS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| WiSA Ready | ✅ | No | Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required) | Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required) | Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required) | No | Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required) | Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required) | No |
| Sound Output | ✅ | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 20W | 20W |
| Woofer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
| Speaker Type | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.0CH | 2.0CH | |
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LG Sound Sync | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Game Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| CONNECTIVITY | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | |
| IP Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| HDMI-CEC (Simplink) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Smart Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| HDMI | ✅ | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.1) | 4 (version 2.0) | 4 (version 2.0) | 4 (version 2.0) | 4 (version 2.0) |
| Audio Return Channel Support (ARC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Terrestrial/Cable) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Satellite Input) | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | |
| Digital Audio Out (Optical) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Broadcasting US | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | |
| Digital Broadcasting Europe | |||||||||
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
