LG QNED 50QNED80TUC 50"
Combining Mini-LED backlighting with Quantum Dot NanoCell color, the a5 AI Processor Gen 7 enhances contrast through deep-learning algorithms for deep blacks and bright highlights. Its FILMMAKER MODE delivers director-intended picture quality paired with virtual 5.1 surround sound, offering an accurate cinematic experience. This TV is best for sports fans and streaming viewers who prioritize rich contrast and accurate colors, but don't require high-refresh-rate gaming.
About This TV
Combining Mini-LED backlighting with Quantum Dot NanoCell color, the a5 AI Processor Gen 7 enhances contrast through deep-learning algorithms for deep blacks and bright highlights. Its FILMMAKER MODE delivers director-intended picture quality paired with virtual 5.1 surround sound, offering an accurate cinematic experience. This TV is best for sports fans and streaming viewers who prioritize rich contrast and accurate colors, but don't require high-refresh-rate gaming.
- Screen size 50
- Resolution 3840x2160
- Panel type LED
- Refresh rate 60
- HDR HDR10, HLG
- Smart platform webOS
- HDMI version 2.1
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong picture quality (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (9th percentile) 9th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | FILMMAKER MODE |
| Processor | a5 AI Processor Gen 7 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | virtual 5.1 surround sound |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | No |
| Weight | 28.7 kg / 63.3 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | LG QNED 50QNED80TUC 50" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 | Hisense U8 Series 75U8QG | Samsung QN85D QN85D | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Roku Plus Series 4K QLED Mini-LED 55" Class Smart RokuTV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 55 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | MiniLED | QLED | Neo QLED | MiniLED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG QNED 50QNED80TUC 50" | 62 | 56 | 50.3 | 52.9 | 64 | 73.5 | 8.8 | 79.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 Compare | 97 | 92.3 | 91.3 | 78.8 | 67 | 93.9 | 89 | 93.6 |
| Hisense U8 Series 75U8QG Compare | 90.9 | 98.3 | 96 | 95.4 | 87.8 | 87 | 89 | 98.7 |
| Samsung QN85D QN85D Compare | 84.1 | 89.4 | 70.2 | 78.8 | 90.9 | 89.7 | 98 | 79.7 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.9 | 92.3 | 99 | 93.8 | 35.9 | 93.9 | 98 | 99.3 |
| Roku Plus Series 4K QLED Mini-LED 55" Class Smart RokuTV Compare | 95.2 | 81.5 | 86.4 | 56.7 | 85.9 | 79.6 | 93.9 | 74.2 |
Usage Scores
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