LG OLED65G8PLA (UK version)
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) OLED Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- Perfect Color
- Perfect Viewing Angle
- ฮฑ9 Intelligent Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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LG OLED65G8PLA Overview
LG OLED65G8PLA was introduced in 2018. It has a OLED screen with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and 100 Hz/120 Hz refresh rate. The TV is HDR compatible. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG and Advanced HDR by Technicolorยฎ. Its powerful ฮฑ9 Intelligent Processor picture processor guarantees a high quality upscaling of any low resolution source to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160).
We give LG OLED65G8PLA TV 94 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
Pros and Cons
In this section we highlight pros and cons of LG OLED65G8PLA.
PROS |
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| High Resolution | ๐ | ||||
| High Refresh Rate | ๐ | ||||
| Full-Array Dimming | ๐ | ||||
| Wide Viewing Angle | ๐ | ||||
| Color Depth | ๐ | ||||
| HDR10 | ๐ | ||||
| Dolby Vision | ๐ | ||||
| HLG | ๐ | ||||
| Advanced HDR by Technicolorยฎ | ๐ | ||||
| 4K HFR | ๐ | ||||
| 2K HFR | ๐ | ||||
| Powerful Picture Processor | ๐ | ||||
| Speaker Channels | ๐ | ||||
| Dolby Atmos | ๐ | ||||
| DTS Digital Surround | ๐ | ||||
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | ๐ | ||||
| Wi-Fi | ๐ | ||||
| Wi-Fi Direct | ๐ | ||||
| Bluetooth | ๐ | ||||
| Does Not Work with Alexa | ๐ | ||||
CONS |
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| No HDR10+ | ๐ | ||||
| No IMAX Enhanced | ๐ | ||||
| No AMD Freesyncโข | ๐ | ||||
| No NVidia G-Sync | ๐ | ||||
| No VRR | ๐ | ||||
Major Changes from its predecessor
A predecessor of 2018 G8 series is 2017 G7 series. In this section we show major changes from the predecessor.
| UPGRADES | LG OLED65G8PLA | LG OLED65G7V |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced HDR by Technicolorยฎ | โ | โ |
| 4K HFR | โ | โ |
| 2K HFR | โ | โ |
For this comparison we chose 65" version of the predecessor - model OLED65G7V. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit LG OLED65G8PLA vs LG OLED65G7V where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.
Selected Features
OLED Display
LG OLED65G8PLA has an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. This is a self-emissive display which can completely turn off individual pixels leading to the ideal black levels and better contrast during HDR compared to any LCD displays. OLED displays also have better viewing angle than IPS panels. However, OLEDs are not able to achieve such high brightness as modern LCD displays.
Detailed Specifications
In this section we present all the features and specifications available for LG OLED65G8PLA.
BASICS |
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| Brand | LG |
| Country | UK |
| Series 2 | G8 |
| Model | OLED65G8PLA |
| Release Year | 2018 |
| Size | 65" |
| Smart TV | โ |
DISPLAY |
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| Design | Picture-On-Glass |
| Actual Size (Diagonal) | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz |
| Screen Design | Flat |
| Display Type | OLED |
| Panel Type | WRGB |
| Backlight Dimming | Pixel Dimming/Self Lighting Pixel |
| Backlight Name | Self-lumiโ us pixels (โ backlight) |
| Contrast | Infinite Contrast |
| Color | Perfect Color |
| Viewing Angle | Perfect Viewing Angle |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Color Depth | 1.07 Billion |
| Contrast Ratio | โ |
VIDEO |
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| 3D Capability | โ |
| HDR10 | โ |
| HDR10+ | โ |
| Dolby Vision | โ |
| Dolby Vision IQ | โ |
| HLG | โ |
| Advanced HDR by Technicolorยฎ | โ |
| IMAX Enhanced | โ |
| 4K HDR | โ |
| HDR Effect | โ |
| Technicolor Expert Mode | โ |
| AMD Freesyncโข | โ |
| NVidia G-Sync | โ |
| 4K HFR | โ |
| 2K HFR | โ |
| VRR | โ |
| HGIG Compatibility | โ |
| Picture Processor | ฮฑ9 Intelligent Processor |
| Upscaling | 4K Upscaler |
| Black Frame Insertion | โ |
| Filmmaker Mode | โ |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | โ |
| Depth Enhancement | โ Object Depth Enhancer |
| AI Picture | โ |
| Auto Genre Selection | โ |
| Face Enhancing | โ |
| Image Enhancing | โ |
| Color Enhancer | โ Adaptive Color Enhancer |
| Noise Reduction | Quad Step NR |
| Deep Learning AI Picture | โ |
| AI Brightness | โ |
| Professional Game TV | โ |
| Enhanced Motion Picture Response Time | โ |
| True Color Accuracy | โ Pro |
| Ultra Luminance | โ Pro |
| Sharpness | Frequency based Sharpness Enhancer |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping |
AUDIO |
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| Speaker Channels | 4.2 Channel |
| Speaker Type | Front Firing |
| Speaker Power Rating | 60W (WF:20W, 10W per Channel) |
| Dolby Atmos | โ |
| DTS Digital Surround | โ DTS-HD |
| Simultaneous Audio Output | โ |
| AI Sound | โ |
| Surround Mode | Dolby Surround / OLED Surround |
| Clear Voice | Clear Voice III |
| Sound Tuning | One Touch Sound Tuning |
| Adaptive Sound Control | โ |
| WiSA Ready | โ |
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | โ |
| LG Sound Sync | โ |
| Smart Speaker Compatible | โ |
| LG Smart Speaker | โ |
CONNECTIVITY |
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| Ethernet Input | โ |
| Wi-Fi | โ |
| Wi-Fi Direct | โ |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | โ |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Apple Airplay | โ |
| LG TV Plus App | โ |
| Smart ThinQ App | โ |
| Chromecast | โ |
| Google Home | โ Google Home device sold separately (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
| Virtual Assistant | โ Google Assistant Built-in Google Assistant features require software update (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
| Works with Alexa | โ Amazon Alexa device sold separately (This feature is not available in Republic of Ireland) |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0b |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | โ HDMI 2 |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 |
| HDMI-CEC | โ SIMPLINK |
| USB Inputs | 3 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | โ |
| RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 3 |
| Component Inputs | โ |
| Composite Inputs | โ |
| RCA Audio Outputs | โ |
| 3.5mm headphone Audio Output | โ |
| Optical Audio Output | โ |
| RS-232C Remote | โ |
| DLNA | โ |
OTHER |
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| CPU Cores | 4 |
| GPU Cores | 2 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Operating System | webOS |
| Internet Browser | โ |
| Electronic Program Guide (EPG) | โ 8 days |
| Parental Control (V-Chip) | โ |
| Application Store | โ LG Content Store |
| Teletext | โ Flof |
| Teletext Page | 2000 pages |
| PVR Function | โ |
| USB HDD Recording | โ |
| On-Screen Display Languages | 36 |
| LG AI ThinQยฎ | โ |
| Speech to Text | โ |
| LG Voice Search | โ |
| Amazon Echo Compatible | โ |
| AI UX | โ |
| AI Home | โ |
| AI Recommendation | โ |
| Intelligent Edit | โ |
| Home Dashboard | โ |
| Auto Device Detection | โ |
| Apple HomePod | โ |
| Voice Recognition | โ Magic Remote required |
| Magic Link | โ |
| Focus Zoom | โ |
| Live Zoom | โ |
| Audio Guidance (Text To Speech) | โ |
| Gallery Mode | โ |
| Multi-view | โ |
| DIAL | โ |
| Music Player | โ |
| 360 VR | โ |
| Mobile TV On | โ |
| Wi-Fi TV On | โ |
| Bluetooth Low Energy On | โ |
| Instant Game Response | โ |
| Live Plus (ACR-based Bilateral Service) | โ |
| Hotel Mode | โ |
| My Content | โ |
| My Channels | โ |
| Channel Advisor | โ |
| Channel Plus | โ |
| Screen Share | โ |
| Digital Recording | โ |
| Time Shift | โ |
| Watch & Record | โ |
| Auto Calibration | โ |
| Time Machine (DVR) | โ |
| Analog DVR | โ |
| HEVC | โ |
VIDEO FORMATS |
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| 3GPP | โ |
| AV1 | โ |
| AVI | โ |
| ASF | โ |
| DivX | โ |
| Flash Video | โ |
| H.263 | โ |
| H.264 | โ |
| H.265 | โ |
| MKV | โ |
| M2TS | โ |
| MP4 | โ |
| MPEG-4 | โ |
| QuickTime | โ |
| RealVideo | โ |
| TS | โ |
| VC-1 | โ |
| VP7 | โ |
| VP8 | โ |
| VP9 | โ |
| VOB | โ |
| VRO | โ |
| WebM | โ |
| WMV | โ |
| Xvid | โ |
AUDIO FORMATS |
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| AAC | โ |
| AC4 | โ |
| AIFF | โ |
| ALAC | โ |
| APE | โ |
| aptX | โ |
| eAAC+ | โ |
| EAC3 | โ |
| FLAC | โ |
| HE-AAC | โ |
| LPCM | โ |
| M4A | โ |
| MIDI | โ |
| MP2 | โ |
| MP3 | โ |
| OGG | โ |
| RealAudio | โ |
| WMA | โ |
| WAV | โ |
IMAGE FORMATS |
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| BMP | โ |
| GIF | โ |
| JPEG | โ |
| JPS | โ |
| MPO | โ |
| PNG | โ |
TUNER |
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| Digital Tuner | โ 2 |
| SAT Tuner | โ |
| Analog Tuner | PAL/SECAM, B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L |
| Digital Terrestrial TV System | DVB-T/T2 |
| Digital Cable TV System | DVB-C |
| Digital SAT TV System | DVB-S/S2 |
| Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
| CI+ | CI+ 1.4 |
GENERAL |
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| Energy Efficiency | A |
| Power Supply | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 154 W |
| Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5 W |
| Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 1449 mm x 950 mm x 250 mm |
| AV Box Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1449 mm x 950 mm x 250 mm |
| One Connect Box | โ |
| VESA Wall Mount | โ |
| AV Box Weight | 16.5 kg |
| Weight of Package (Gross) | 60.5 kg |
ACCESSORIES |
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| Remote | Magic Remote Control - AN-MR18BA |
| Universal Control Capability for remote | โ |
| Magic Remote Control Compatible | โ |
Successor
The 2018 G8 series has a successor - 2020 GX series. Let us now display the major changes that the successor brought.
| UPGRADES | LG OLED65GX6LA | LG OLED65G8PLA |
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| AMD Freesyncโข | โ | โ |
| NVidia G-Sync | โ | โ |
| VRR | โ | โ |
| HGIG Compatibility | โ | โ |
| More Powerful Picture Processor | ฮฑ9 Gen 3 AI Processor 4K | ฮฑ9 Intelligent Processor |
| Filmmaker Mode | โ | โ |
| DOWNGRADES | LG OLED65GX6LA | LG OLED65G8PLA |
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| Advanced HDR by Technicolorยฎ | โ | โ |
| DTS Digital Surround | โ | โ DTS-HD |
For this comparison we chose 65" version of the successor - model OLED65GX6LA. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit LG OLED65G8PLA vs LG OLED65GX6LA where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.
