LG 75SK8100 NanoCell - model of 2018, belongs to the eighth line of the manufacturer. It differs from its predecessors in the quality of backlighting using NanoCell technology, the presence of a “smart” remote control, high image quality, but lower contrast.
This model participates in ranking of the best TVs 75 inches and in ranking of the best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
LG 75SK8100 NanoCell with a diagonal of 75 ”(189 cm) has a resolution of 4K UHD (3840 × 2160). NanoCell TVs use nanoparticles to enhance color quality. This newcomer to the technology world reproduces a full range of colors, making the picture as realistic as possible. LG Cinema HDR supports most HDR formats - enjoy HDR10 Pro, Dolby Vision, HLG Pro and Advanced HDR. Decoration of HDR and Dolby Vision is also carried out when starting a movie from an external source. A message about this appears on the screen at startup.
The matrix of the screen is TFT IPS with a wide viewing angle - 178 °. Refresh rate index - 100 Hz, is responsible for the smooth display of dynamic scenes. Their processing is flawless, blurring is minimal. It is possible to reduce flicker to 60 Hz (with the black frame insert function). For comparison: the LG 75UK6750 has this figure of 50 Hz: tears are noticeable at a high frame rate.
As with the entire line of eighth TVs, the picture quality is high, but this model has mediocre contrast. In low light, blacks appear gray. In bright light it is imperceptible. When contrast is turned off, the white color remains quite high, and the black decreases very much (1000: 1). In general, contrast is below average.
Excellent color rendering, gamma shades close to the standard. But compared to Samsung UE75NU8000U color saturation is much lower. Color temperature is far from ideal and fluctuates. Brightness - 301 cd / m².
The controllable backlight Edge LED is located on the sides of the matrix. It is developed using NanoCell technology. Instead of LEDs, as in the Samsung UE75NU8000U, there are quantum dot emitters giving a wider color range. But the lighting around the edges of the screen is still dimmer than in the center. Although Samsung due to the diode backlight, there are possible flashes on the sides.
Appearance
The dimensions of the TV are 1681 × 973 × 65 mm, weight - 38.8 kg. It looks beautiful, modern - a thin case, a narrow frame. For wall mounting, VESA 600 × 400 mm fasteners are provided. However, some of the connectors are perpendicular to the back, so access to them will be difficult for wall mounting.
There is a 2.6 kg stand for installation on a bedside table. It is distinguished by its reliability and stability. It has recesses for laying wires, which will improve aesthetics. The size with stand is 1681 × 1044 × 350 mm. The assembly is reliable, without gaps and backlashes.
Connectors
The connectors are quite standard: Miracast, for LAN, for cable and satellite TV, 4 HDMI, 3 USB, CI + slot, headphone out, optical audio out. Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. Have Samsung UE75NU8000U and LG 75UK6750 - only two USB sockets.
Sound
The sound is provided by two 10 W speakers and two 10 W subwoofers. Have Samsung UE75NU8000U one subwoofer with a power of 20 W, and LG 75UK6750 they are not at all. Thanks to Dolby Digital and DTS, the model guarantees high-quality realistic sound. Dolby Atmos technology creates a powerful moving sound that seems to surround from all sides. Samsung does not have a DTS decoder, which is why the model loses in sound quality.
Functions
The LG 75SK8100 NanoCell has a Smart TV platform - webOS, like all other LG representatives. Have Samsung UE75NU8000U - Tizen. There is a media player for playing files from removable media or over the network. There are a sufficient number of applications and video services.
The TV is provided by the Alpha7 processor. The model provides for intelligent management, information search by voice commands. TV control - with voice and with a universal pointing device that makes the cursor move across the screen. LG 75SK8100 NanoCell can work in the Smart Home system and in a network with other home devices.
The model supports games in 4K HDR format with a cinematic image, provides a quick response to the player’s action, has a powerful sound. It satisfies all the requests of gamers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- remote with microphone for voice recognition. Works like a laser pointer: it is very convenient to type the names of a movie or a website on the opening keyboard;
- Smart TV works perfectly and quickly. A large number of applications, access to the store;
- side backlighting, which does not affect the display quality, although the image on the sides is somewhat dimmer;
- excellent color rendering;
- there are no jerks in dynamic scenes. When watching sports shows a clear picture;
- low input-lag, fast response time.
Disadvantages:
- in the dark, instead of black, a grayish color is displayed;
- peak brightness is not at the highest level;
- there are problems with contrast.
conclusions
LG 75SK8100 NanoCell price - ... In terms of the quality of backlighting, the smoothness of displaying dynamic scenes, it is better than Samsung UE75NU8000U behind and LG 75UK6750 for 110 thousand. The latter still loses significantly in sound quality. But in brightness and contrast, the LG 75SK8100 NanoCell is inferior to Samsung. But the LG 75SK8100 NanoCell provides a decent picture, and due to its fast response time, it is well suited for game consoles.
