LG 65UH8500, specifications, technologies, and feature of the 2016 TV

The LG 65UH8500 is a 65-inch 4K TV from the Super UHD series, introduced by LG in 2016. The model was part of LG’s top-tier LCD TV lineup at the time and featured an IPS 4K panel, HDR with Dolby Vision support, local dimming, a 120-Hz panel, and a Smart TV running on webOS 3.0.

The TV was released as part of the UH8500 series, which also included a 55-inch model. In the U.S., the 65UH8500 was marketed as a 65-inch Super UHD TV and had a suggested retail price of $2,999.99 at launch.

The 65UH8500 features an IPS 4K display with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels. Unlike LG’s entry-level UHD models from 2016, this TV includes a suite of technologies that LG has grouped under the name Super UHD. The main difference with this TV is its display, which is manufactured with an improved filter and is marketed as an IPS 4K Quantum Display with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 but with Edge LED backlighting.

Explanation of Key Technical Specifications

The TV is built around an IPS panel with 4K Ultra HD resolution. The resolution is 3840 × 2160. However, IPS panels have a characteristic limitation: their black levels are generally inferior to those of high-quality VA panels. The 65UH8500 is equipped with Local Dimming, a system for locally controlling the backlight; however, given that the TV uses edge lighting, the local dimming system can only control large areas, which yields virtually no significant results.

HDR and Dolby Vision: One of the 65UH8500’s key features for 2016 was support for HDR Super with Dolby Vision. The TV supports HDR signal processing and Dolby Vision, allowing compatible content to feature a wider brightness range and greater detail in both bright and dark areas of the image.

Billion Rich Colours and Quantum Display: LG used Billion Rich Colours technology in the UH8500; simply put, it’s an 8-bit panel that uses FRC technology to achieve the claimed one billion shades.

Refresh Rate: The panel’s actual refresh rate is 120 Hz, whereas TruMotion 240 is a marketing term for motion smoothing technology and works only with low-refresh-rate content.

4K Upscaler: Most television content in 2016 still had a resolution lower than 4K. Therefore, the TV has built-in software to upscale the image for full-screen display.

3D Capabilities: Another feature of the 65UH8500 is support for 4K Cinema 3D. By 2016, production of 3D TVs had virtually ceased.

webOS 3.0 and Smart TV: The LG 65UH8500 runs on webOS 3.0. This version of the operating system was introduced in LG’s 2016 TVs and became one of the key features of the company’s Smart TV platform. The OS kernel was rewritten to ensure greater compatibility with streaming services, which are becoming increasingly popular.

Smartphone and Computer Connectivity: For wireless content sharing, the 65UH8500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Miracast, and WiDi. It also features Bluetooth for connecting headphones and soundbars. The TV also supports the Content Sharing feature for sharing content over a home network.

harman/kardon Sound: The TV’s built-in audio system has a power output of 40 watts and a 2.2-channel configuration. LG highlights the sound, developed in collaboration with harman/kardon, as well as Ultra Surround, Clear Voice III, and Smart Sound Mode technologies.

Ports and Connections: To connect external devices, the LG 65UH8500 is equipped with multiple HDMI and USB ports, LAN, an optical audio output, component and composite inputs, as well as an RS-232C port for controlling the TV.

LG 65UH8500 Key Specifications