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Overview
Here we are comparing to to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same resolution and none of them support HDR.
Let us first have a glance at the highlights of the models.
LG 49SM8500PLA Highlights
LG 49SK8500PLA Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- Nano Cell Color
- Wide Viewing Angle
- α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- Full Array Local Dimming
- Nano Cell Color Pro
- Wide Viewing Angle
- α7 Intelligent Processor
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. They both get the same overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
LG 49SM8500PLA
LG 49SK8500PLA
Detailed Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - and here - .
BASICS | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Brand | LG | LG |
Country | UK | UK |
Series 2 | SM85 | SK85 |
Model | 49SM8500PLA | 49SK8500PLA |
Release Year | 2019 | 2018 |
Size | 49" | 49" |
Smart TV | Yes | Yes |
DISPLAY | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Actual Size (Diagonal) | 48.5" | 48.5" |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz | 100 Hz/120 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Display Type | LCD | LCD |
LCD Technology | NanoCell | NanoCell |
Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
Backlight Type | LED | LED |
LED Type | Edge LED | Slim Direct LED |
Backlight Dimming | Local Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming |
Color | Nano Cell Color | Nano Cell Color Pro |
Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle |
Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 10 bits |
Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | 1.07 Billion |
VIDEO | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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3D Capability | No | No |
HDR10 | Yes | Yes |
HDR10+ | No | No |
Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
Dolby Vision IQ | No | No |
HLG | Yes | Yes |
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | Yes | Yes |
IMAX Enhanced | No | No |
4K HDR | Yes 4K Cinema HDR | Yes |
HDR Effect | Yes | Yes |
Technicolor Expert Mode | No | Yes |
AMD Freesync™ | No | No |
NVidia G-Sync | No | No |
4K HFR | Yes 4K HFR via HDMI will be updated | No |
2K HFR | Yes | No |
VRR | No | No |
HGIG Compatibility | No | No |
Picture Processor | α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | α7 Intelligent Processor |
Upscaling | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler |
Frame Interploation Technique | TruMotion 200 | TruMotion 200 |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 200 Hz | 200 Hz |
Filmmaker Mode | No | No |
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | No |
Depth Enhancement | Yes Object Depth Enhancer | Yes Active Depth Enhancer |
AI Picture | No | No |
Auto Genre Selection | No | No |
Face Enhancing | No | No |
Image Enhancing | No | No |
Color Enhancer | Yes Advanced Color Enhancer | Yes Dynamic Color |
Noise Reduction | Quad Step NR | Yes NR |
Deep Learning AI Picture | Yes | No |
AI Brightness | Yes | No |
True Color Accuracy | Yes | Yes |
Ultra Luminance | Yes | Yes Pro |
Sharpness | Frequency based Sharpness Enhancer | No |
Dynamic Tone Mapping | Dynamic Tone Mapping | Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping |
AUDIO | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Speaker Channels | 2.0 Channel | 2.2 Channel |
Speaker Type | Down Firing | Down Firing |
Speaker Power Rating | 20W | 40W (WF:20W) |
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
DTS Digital Surround | Yes DTS-HD | Yes DTS-HD |
Simultaneous Audio Output | Yes | Yes |
AI Sound | Yes | No |
Surround Mode | Dolby Surround / ULTRA Surround | Dolby Surround / ULTRA Surround |
Clear Voice | Clear Voice III | Clear Voice III |
Sound Tuning | One Touch Sound Tuning | One Touch Sound Tuning |
WiSA Ready | Yes | No |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | Yes |
LG Sound Sync | Yes | Yes |
Smart Speaker Compatible | Yes | No |
LG Smart Speaker | Yes | No |
CONNECTIVITY | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Ethernet Input | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n | IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Apple Airplay | Yes Airplay 2 | No |
LG TV Plus App | Yes | No |
Smart ThinQ App | Yes | No |
Chromecast | No | No |
Google Home | Yes | Yes Google Home device sold separately (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
Virtual Assistant | Yes Google Assistant | Yes Google Assistant Built-in Google Assistant features require software update (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
Works with Alexa | Yes 19.5 MR | Yes Amazon Alexa device sold separately (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 |
HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.0b |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes eARC (HDMI 2) | Yes HDMI 2 |
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI-CEC | Yes SIMPLINK | Yes SIMPLINK |
USB Inputs | 3 | 3 |
USB 3.0 Ports | No | No |
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Component Inputs | No | No |
Composite Inputs | 1 via A/V 3.5mm Jack | 1 via A/V 3.5mm Jack |
RCA Audio Outputs | No | No |
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | Yes | Yes |
Optical Audio Output | Yes | Yes |
RS-232C Remote | No | No |
DLNA | Yes | Yes |
OTHER | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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CPU Cores | 4 | 4 |
GPU Cores | 2 | 2 |
RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Storage | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Operating System | webOS | webOS |
Internet Browser | Yes | Yes |
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) | Yes 8 days | Yes 8 days |
Parental Control (V-Chip) | Yes | Yes |
Application Store | Yes LG Content Store | Yes LG Content Store |
PVR Function | Yes | Yes |
On-Screen Display Languages | 36 | 36 |
LG AI ThinQ® | Yes | Yes |
Speech to Text | Yes | Yes |
LG Voice Search | Yes | Yes |
Amazon Echo Compatible | Yes | No |
AI UX | Yes | No |
AI Home | Yes | No |
AI Recommendation | Default: off | No |
Intelligent Edit | Yes | No |
Home Dashboard | Yes | No |
Apple HomePod | Yes | No |
Voice Recognition | Yes Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes Intelligent Voice Recognition |
Magic Link | Default: off | No |
Audio Guidance (Text To Speech) | Yes | Yes |
Gallery Mode | Yes | Yes |
Multi-view | Yes | Yes |
DIAL | Yes | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | Yes |
360 VR | Yes | No |
Mobile TV On | Yes | No |
Wi-Fi TV On | Yes | No |
Bluetooth Low Energy On | Yes | No |
Instant Game Response | Yes ALLM | No |
Live Plus (ACR-based Bilateral Service) | Yes with Samba TV App | No |
Hotel Mode | Yes | No |
Screen Share | Yes | Yes |
Digital Recording | Yes | Yes |
Time Shift | Yes | Yes |
Watch & Record | No | No |
Auto Calibration | Yes | Yes |
Time Machine (DVR) | Yes | No |
Analog DVR | Yes | No |
HEVC | Yes | Yes |
VIDEO FORMATS | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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3GPP | Yes | Yes |
AV1 | No | No |
AVI | Yes | Yes |
ASF | No | No |
DivX | Yes | Yes |
Flash Video | Yes | Yes |
H.263 | Yes | Yes |
H.264 | Yes | Yes |
H.265 | Yes | Yes |
MKV | Yes | Yes |
M2TS | Yes | Yes |
MP4 | Yes | Yes |
MPEG-4 | Yes | Yes |
QuickTime | Yes | Yes |
RealVideo | No | No |
TS | Yes | Yes |
VC-1 | Yes | Yes |
VP7 | No | No |
VP8 | No | No |
VP9 | Yes | Yes |
VOB | No | No |
VRO | No | No |
WebM | No | No |
WMV | No | No |
Xvid | No | No |
AUDIO FORMATS | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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AAC | Yes | Yes |
AC4 | No | No |
AIFF | No | No |
ALAC | No | No |
APE | No | No |
aptX | Yes | Yes |
eAAC+ | No | No |
EAC3 | No | No |
FLAC | Yes | Yes |
HE-AAC | Yes | Yes |
LPCM | Yes | Yes |
M4A | No | No |
MIDI | No | No |
MP2 | No | No |
MP3 | Yes | Yes |
OGG | Yes | Yes |
RealAudio | Yes | Yes |
WMA | Yes | Yes |
WAV | No | No |
IMAGE FORMATS | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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BMP | No | No |
GIF | No | No |
JPEG | Yes | Yes |
JPS | Yes | Yes |
MPO | Yes | Yes |
PNG | No | No |
TUNER | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Digital Tuner | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
SAT Tuner | Yes | Yes |
Analog Tuner | PAL/SECAM, B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L | PAL/SECAM, B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L |
Digital Terrestrial TV System | DVB-T/T2 | DVB-T/T2 |
Digital Cable TV System | DVB-C | DVB-C |
Digital SAT TV System | DVB-S/S2 | DVB-S/S2 |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
CI+ | CI+ 1.4 | CI+ 1.4 |
GENERAL | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Energy Efficiency | A | A+ |
Power Supply | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 1096 mm x 640 mm x 63.6 mm | 1096 mm x 638 mm x 63 mm |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 1096 mm x 700 mm x 231 mm | 1096 mm x 707 mm x 248 mm |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 1192 mm x 740 mm x 152 mm | 1197 mm x 810 mm x 175 mm |
One Connect Box | No | No |
VESA Wall Mount | Yes | Yes |
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 200 mm x 200 mm | 200 mm x 200 mm |
Weight Without Stand | 14.2 kg | 14.0 kg |
Weight With Stand | 14.4 kg | 15.5 kg |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 17.1 kg | 18.3 kg |
ACCESSORIES | LG 49SM8500PLA | LG 49SK8500PLA |
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Remote | Magic Remote Control - AN-MR19 | Magic Remote Control - AN-MR18 |
Universal Control Capability for remote | Yes | Yes |
Magic Remote Control Compatible | Yes | Yes |