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Side-by-Side Comparison
LG 65UN8500PUI
LG 50UK6500PLA
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- Wide Viewing Angle
- α7 Gen3 AI Processor 4K
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- Quad Core Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing LG 65UN8500PUI to LG 50UK6500PLA 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 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. LG 65UN8500PUI gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
LG 65UN8500PUI
LG 50UK6500PLA
Advantage of LG 65UN8500PUI
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose LG 65UN8500PUI over LG 50UK6500PLA.
LG 65UN8500PUI | vs | LG 50UK6500PLA | |
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Higher Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz | vs | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | vs | |
Dolby Vision | vs | ||
4K HFR | vs | ||
2K HFR | vs | ||
HGIG Compatibility | vs | ||
Higher Frame Interpolation Frequency | 240 Hz | vs | 100 Hz |
Filmmaker Mode | vs | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode | vs | ||
AI Picture | AI Picture | vs | |
Auto Genre Selection | Dolby HDR only | vs | |
Face Enhancing | vs | ||
Noise Reduction | Double Step Noise Reduction | vs | NR |
Deep Learning AI Picture | vs | ||
AI Brightness | vs | ||
Ultra Luminance | vs | ||
Sharpness | Sharpness Enhancer | vs | |
Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
AI Sound | AI Sound | vs | |
Smart Speaker Compatible | vs | ||
LG Smart Speaker | vs | ||
Newer Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | vs | 4.2 |
Apple Airplay | Airplay 2 | vs | |
LG TV Plus App | vs | ||
Smart ThinQ App | vs | ||
HDMI Version | 2.1 | vs | 2.0b |
More USB Inputs | 3 | vs | 2 |
RS-232C Remote | 1 (Mini Jack) | vs | |
Amazon Echo Compatible | vs | ||
AI UX | vs | ||
AI Home | vs | ||
AI Recommendation | Default: off | vs | |
Intelligent Edit | vs | ||
Home Dashboard | vs | ||
Auto Device Detection | vs | ||
Apple HomePod | vs | ||
Magic Link | Default: off | vs | |
Gallery Mode | vs | ||
Multi-view | vs | ||
360 VR | vs | ||
Mobile TV On | vs | ||
Wi-Fi TV On | vs | ||
Bluetooth Low Energy On | vs | ||
Instant Game Response | ALLM | vs | |
Screen Share | vs | ||
Auto Calibration | vs | ||
Time Machine (DVR) | vs | ||
AVI | vs | ||
RealVideo | vs | ||
VP8 | vs | ||
Xvid | vs | ||
AC4 | vs | ||
MP2 | vs | ||
WAV | vs |
Advantage of LG 50UK6500PLA
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose LG 50UK6500PLA over LG 65UN8500PUI.
LG 65UN8500PUI | vs | LG 50UK6500PLA | |
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DTS Digital Surround | vs | DTS-HD | |
More RF (Terrestrial/Cable) Connection Inputs | 1 | vs | 2 |
Component Inputs | vs | 1 (shared with Composite) | |
OGG | vs | ||
RealAudio | vs | ||
More Tuners (SAT) | vs |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS |
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High Resolution |
Direct LED |
Color Depth |
HDR10 |
HLG |
Bluetooth Audio Playback |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth |
Works with Alexa |
WEAKNESSES |
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No HDR10+ |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No AMD Freesync™ |
No NVidia G-Sync |
No VRR |
Selected Features
VA Panel on LG 50UK6500PLA
LG 50UK6500PLA has a vertical alignment (VA) panel. Such panels are most commonly used in LCD TVs as they provide deeper blacks compared to the IPS panels. However, they are still limited with the viewing angles compared to the IPS panels or OLED displays.
HDR10
LG 65UN8500PUI and LG 50UK6500PLA support HDR10 which was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It is not backward compatible with SDR. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits of brightness and uses 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Dolby Vision on LG 65UN8500PUI
LG 65UN8500PUI also supports Dolby Vision which is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.
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 - LG 65UN8500PUI and here - LG 50UK6500PLA.
BASICS | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Brand | LG | LG |
Series | UN85 | UK65 |
Model | 65UN8500PUI | 50UK6500PLA |
Size | 65" | 50" |
Country | USA | UK |
Release Year | 2020 | 2018 |
Smart TV |
DISPLAY | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Display Type | LED | LED |
Actual Size (Diagonal) | 64.5" | 49.5" |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Panel Type | IPS | VA |
LED Type | Direct LED | Direct LED |
Color | ||
Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | |
Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 8 bits + FRC |
Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | 1.07 Billion |
VIDEO | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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3D Capability | ||
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG | ||
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
4K HDR | Cinema HDR | 4K Active HDR |
HDR Effect | 4K/2K | |
AMD Freesync™ | ||
NVidia G-Sync | ||
4K HFR | ||
2K HFR | ||
VRR | ||
HGIG Compatibility | ||
Picture Processor | α7 Gen3 AI Processor 4K | Quad Core Processor |
Upscaling | 4K Upscaling | 4K Upscaling |
Frame Interploation Technique | TruMotion 240 | TruMotion 100 |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 240 Hz | 100 Hz |
Filmmaker Mode | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode | ||
Depth Enhancement | ||
AI Picture | AI Picture | |
Auto Genre Selection | Dolby HDR only | |
Face Enhancing | ||
Color Enhancer | Advanced Color Enhancer | Dynamic Color |
Noise Reduction | Double Step Noise Reduction | NR |
Deep Learning AI Picture | ||
AI Brightness | ||
True Color Accuracy | ||
Ultra Luminance | ||
Sharpness | Sharpness Enhancer | |
Dynamic Tone Mapping | HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
AUDIO | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Speaker Channels | 2.0 Channel | 2.0 Channel |
Speaker Type | Down Firing | Down Firing |
Speaker Power Rating | 20W | 20W |
Dolby Atmos | ||
DTS Digital Surround | DTS-HD | |
Simultaneous Audio Output | ||
AI Sound | AI Sound | |
Surround Mode | ULTRA Surround | ULTRA Surround |
Clear Voice | Clear Voice III | Clear Voice III |
WiSA Ready | ||
Bluetooth Audio Playback | ||
LG Sound Sync | ||
Smart Speaker Compatible | ||
LG Smart Speaker |
CONNECTIVITY | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Ethernet Input | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Direct | ||
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Apple Airplay | Airplay 2 | |
LG TV Plus App | ||
Smart ThinQ App | ||
Chromecast | ||
Google Home | Google Home device sold separately | Google Home device sold separately (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
Virtual Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant Built-in Google Assistant features require software update (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
Works with Alexa | Alexa Built-In | 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) | eARC (HDMI 3) | HDMI 2 |
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI-CEC | SIMPLINK | SIMPLINK |
USB Inputs | 3 | 2 |
USB 3.0 Ports | ||
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 | 2 |
Component Inputs | 1 (shared with Composite) | |
Composite Inputs | 1 via A/V 3.5mm Jack | 1 (shared with Component) |
RCA Audio Outputs | ||
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ||
Optical Audio Output | ||
RS-232C Remote | 1 (Mini Jack) | |
DLNA |
OTHER | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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CPU Cores | 4 | 4 |
Operating System | webOS | webOS |
Internet Browser | Full Web Browser | |
Parental Control (V-Chip) | ||
Application Store | LG Content Store | LG Content Store |
LG AI ThinQ® | ||
Speech to Text | ||
LG Voice Search | ||
Amazon Echo Compatible | ||
AI UX | ||
AI Home | ||
AI Recommendation | Default: off | |
Intelligent Edit | ||
Home Dashboard | ||
Auto Device Detection | ||
Apple HomePod | ||
Voice Recognition | Intelligent Voice Recognition | Intelligent Voice Recognition (Magic Remote Required, Sold Separately) |
Magic Link | Default: off | |
Audio Guidance (Text To Speech) | ||
Gallery Mode | ||
Multi-view | ||
DIAL | ||
360 VR | ||
Mobile TV On | ||
Wi-Fi TV On | ||
Bluetooth Low Energy On | ||
Instant Game Response | ALLM | |
Screen Share | ||
Time Shift | ||
Auto Calibration | ||
Time Machine (DVR) | ||
HEVC | 4K@60p, 10bit |
VIDEO FORMATS | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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3GPP | ||
AV1 | 4K@60p, 10bit | |
AVI | ||
ASF | ||
DivX | ||
Flash Video | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
MKV | ||
M2TS | ||
MP4 | ||
MPEG-4 | ||
QuickTime | ||
RealVideo | ||
TS | ||
VC-1 | ||
VP7 | ||
VP8 | ||
VP9 | 4K@60p, 10bit | |
VOB | ||
VRO | ||
WebM | ||
WMV | ||
Xvid |
AUDIO FORMATS | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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AAC | ||
AC4 | ||
AIFF | ||
ALAC | ||
APE | ||
aptX | ||
eAAC+ | ||
EAC3 | ||
FLAC | ||
HE-AAC | ||
LPCM | ||
M4A | ||
MIDI | ||
MP2 | ||
MP3 | ||
OGG | ||
RealAudio | ||
WMA | ||
WAV |
IMAGE FORMATS | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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BMP | ||
GIF | ||
JPEG | ||
JPS | ||
MPO | ||
PNG |
TUNER | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Digital Tuner | 1 | 1 |
SAT Tuner | ||
Analog Tuner | NTSC-M | PAL/SECAM, B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L |
Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC | DVB-T/T2 |
Digital Cable TV System | Clear QAM | DVB-C |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
GENERAL | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Power Supply | AC 120 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) | 57.6" x 33.5" x 3.5" | 1128 mm x 658 mm x 86 mm |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 57.6" x 36.0" x 10.6" | 1128 mm x 716 mm x 231 mm |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 65.4" x 38.2" x 7.5" | 1215 mm x 775 mm x 162 mm |
One Connect Box | ||
VESA Wall Mount | ||
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 300 mm x 300 mm | 200 mm x 200 mm |
Weight Without Stand | 47.0 lbs | 11.5 kg |
Weight With Stand | 47.6 lbs | 11.7 kg |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 65.3 lbs | 14.3 kg |
Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
ACCESSORIES | LG 65UN8500PUI | LG 50UK6500PLA |
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Remote | Magic Remote Control - MR20 | L-Con |
Universal Control Capability for remote | ||
Magic Remote Control Compatible | Sold Separately |