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LG UK6570 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Reviewed Oct 09, 2018 at 09:29 am
Latest change: Test bench update May 21, 2020 at 08:51 am
LG UK6570 Picture
6.9
Mixed Usage
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.0
Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.8
TV Shows
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.4
Sports
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.5
Video Games
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
5.8
HDR Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.9
HDR Gaming
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.9
PC Monitor
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
This TV was replaced by the LG UM7300

The LG UK6570PUB is a good 4k IPS TV with wide viewing angles and outstanding low input lag, the best we've tested so far on a TV. It has excellent gradient handling and a fast response time. It has excellent reflection handling and good SDR brightness, good for daytime viewing. Unfortunately, it doesn't perform well in a dark room, since it can't produce deep blacks and has poor black uniformity. It also isn't great for HDR, as it isn't very bright in HDR and lacks a wide color gamut.

Our Verdict

6.9 Mixed Usage

The LG 75UK6570 is a good TV for most uses. It is well suited for gaming in SDR or watching TV shows and sports during the day. Unfortunately, dark room performance might be disappointing to some people, and although it supports HDR, there is little benefit to it as it lacks a wide color gamut and isn't very bright in HDR. The wide viewing angles, low input lag, and chroma 4:4:4 support make it a great choice for a computer monitor.

Pros
  • Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle
  • Excellent low input lag
Cons
  • Disappointing dark room performance
  • HDR performance is lacking
6.0 Movies

The LG UK6570PUB is a mediocre TV for watching movies in a dark room. It has a decent contrast ratio, but inadequate black uniformity, so blacks appear gray in a dark room. It also lacks a local dimming feature. It is able to remove judder from true 24p sources like a Blu-ray player, but not when they are being played from a cable box that embeds the movie in a 60p signal.

7.8 TV Shows

This is a very good TV for watching TV Shows during the day. It has good peak brightness in SDR and excellent reflection handling, and the wide viewing angles make it great for watching TV while doing chores around the house. Older sub-1080p content is displayed well, as the UK6570 doesn't use an RGBW sub-pixel arrangement.

7.4 Sports

Good TV for watching sports. It has a fast response time, but there is a short blur trail behind fast moving objects. It also has mediocre gray uniformity, and there is noticeable DSE that may bother some people. It is bright enough in SDR for most rooms, and has excellent reflection handling. It also has wide viewing angles, great for watching a game with a group of friends.

7.5 Video Games

This TV is great for playing video games. It has the lowest input lag we've measured on a TV, great for even the most competitive gamers. It has a fast response time, so motion is clear with only a short blur-trail, but the 120 Hz PWM flicker may bother some people and causes duplications. It supports most common input resolutions, but it doesn't support 1440p or 120 Hz.

5.8 HDR Movies

The TV is only mediocre for watching movies in HDR. Unfortunately, it can't get very bright in HDR and doesn't have a wide color gamut. It also has only decent contrast and disappointing black uniformity, so dark room performance is disappointing. It also lacks a local dimming feature.

6.9 HDR Gaming

This TV is good for HDR gaming. It has outstanding low input lag, with a fast response time, so motion looks clear and games are responsive. Unfortunately, HDR doesn't add much, as it doesn't have a wide color gamut and isn't very bright in HDR. It also doesn't perform very well in a dark room, as it has only decent contrast, disappointing black uniformity, and lacks a local dimming feature.

7.9 PC Monitor

The UK6570 is a very good TV for use as a PC monitor. It has outstanding low input lag, ensuring a responsive experience. Chroma 4:4:4 is displayed perfectly, so text looks clear, and it has wide viewing angles, so the sides of the screen remain accurate when sitting fairly close to the TV. It also has a fast response time, so motion looks clear, and there is no risk of temporary image retention or permanent burn-in.

  • 6.9 Mixed Usage
  • 6.0 Movies
  • 7.8 TV Shows
  • 7.4 Sports
  • 7.5 Video Games
  • 5.8 HDR Movies
  • 6.9 HDR Gaming
  • 7.9 PC Monitor
  1. Updated May 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
  2. Updated Feb 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
  3. Updated Feb 28, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
  4. Updated Oct 09, 2018: Review published.
  5. Updated Oct 07, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
  6. Updated Oct 07, 2018: Early access published.
  7. Updated Oct 05, 2018: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  8. Updated Aug 30, 2018: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 75" UK6570 (75UK6570PUB) and for the most part, we expect our review to be valid for the 86" UK6570 (86UK6570PUB).

The 70" variant (70UK6570PUB) has a VA panel, and we expect it to have a better native contrast ratio, but worse viewing angles.

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG UK6570 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.

Size US Model EU Model Panel Type Refresh Rate Other Notes
43" 43UK6500AUA 43UK6500PLA IPS 60  
50" 50UK6500AUA 50UK6500PLA VA 60  
55" 55UK6500AUA 55UK6500PLA IPS 60  
65" 65UK6500AUA 65UK6500PLA IPS 60  
70" 70UK6570PUB N/A VA 60  
75" 75UK6570PUB 75UK6500PLA IPS 60  
86" 86UK6570PUB 86UK6500PLA IPS 120 - α7 processor

The 75UK6570 we reviewed was manufactured in June 2018

Update 10/25/2018: The 43" UK6500 was incorrectly listed as having a VA panel, it has an IPS panel.

Compared To Other TVs

Comparison picture

Top left: Vizio E Series 2018 (E65-F0). Bottom left: LG UK7700 (55UK7700). Middle: LG UK6570 (75UK6570PUB). Top right: Sony X850F (XBR65X850F). Bottom right: Samsung NU7100 (UN55NU7100). Unlike our other photographs, this picture wasn't taken under a controlled environment, so do not draw conclusions from it.

The 75UK6570 is a good TV for most uses. It is aggressively priced, and beats most of the competition in the same price range. See our recommendations for the best 75 inch TVs.

LG UK6300
43" 49" 50" 55" 65"

The LG UK6570 is much better than the LG UK6300. The UK6570 is much brighter with SDR content and has better color volume. The UK6570 has better motion handling, thanks to the faster response time. Finally, native 4k content looks better on the UK6570 since it doesn't use the less accurate RGBW sub-pixel structure found on the UK6300.

LG UM8070
75" 82" 86"

The LG UM8070 and the LG UK6570 have different panels, each with advantages and disadvantages. The UM8070 has a VA panel that delivers better dark room performance thanks to its higher contrast ratio and better black uniformity. The UK6570 has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles and favors watching TV from the side. The UK6570 can handle reflections better, but the response time on the UM8070 is faster and thus motion looks crisper on the UM8070. The LG UM8070 has an IPS panel and the differences with the UK6570 should be less apparent in that respect.

Vizio E Series 2018
43" 50" 55" 65" 70" 75"

Overall, the Vizio E Series 2018 and LG UK6570 are very similar. The Vizio E Series 2018 has a VA panel and is better suited for dark room viewing sitting directly in front. The LG UK6570 has an IPS panel and is better suited for a bright room with side seating. The UK6570 has an optional motion interpolation feature, great for fans of the soap opera effect. The LG also has lower input lag, great for gaming or use as a PC monitor.

Sony X850F
65" 75" 85"

The Sony X850F and the LG UK6570 are very similar overall. The X850F is brighter in SDR and HDR and has a wide color gamut. The X850F has better overall motion handling, with slightly faster response time, nearly flicker-free backlight, and better motion interpolation thanks to the 120 Hz panel. The LG UK6570 has much lower input lag, great for gaming or use as a PC monitor. The 85" X850F uses a VA panel, compared to the 86" UK6570 that has an IPS panel, so the XBR85X850F likely will perform better in a dark room.

Samsung NU6900
43" 50" 55" 65" 75"

The LG UK6570 is a bit better than the Samsung NU6900 unless dark room performance is important. The UK6570 has wider viewing angles than the NU6900 and better reflection handling, making it a better choice for bright rooms with lots of side seating. The UK6570 has a faster response time, so motion looks clearer with less blur trail. The NU6900 has a VA panel and is better suited for a dark room with no side seating.

Samsung NU7100
40" 43" 50" 55" 58" 65" 75"

These are two different types of TVs, so if you have a room with wide seating arrangement, then the LG UK6570 might be better due to the wide viewing angles. On the other hand, in a darker room, the blacks of the Samsung NU7100 are deeper and enhance the picture quality provided you sit straight in front. In terms of less critical differences, the LG UK6570 can handle reflections better and has a crisper image due to the faster response time.

Samsung NU8000
49" 55" 65" 75" 82"

These two TVs are very different. However, most people will agree that the Samsung NU8000 is much better than the LG UK6570 overall. The LG has an IPS panel and is more suitable for a room with a wide seating arrangement, thanks to its better viewing angles. The Samsung, on the other hand, has better dark room performance, provided you sit right in front. The Samsung NU8000 can also get brighter to fight glare and has a few gaming goodies like FreeSync support and auto low latency.

Samsung RU7100
43" 50" 55" 58" 65" 75"

The Samsung RU7100 and the LG UK6570 are very similar overall, but they use different panel types, each with their strengths and weaknesses. The RU7100 uses a VA panel and has much better dark room performance, thanks to the excellent contrast ratio. The UK6570, on the other hand, except for the 70" size, uses an IPS panel. This results in worse dark room performance, but much better viewing angles. Beyond these panel differences, the UK6570 can remove judder from 24p sources, and it has better reflection handling.

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Test Results

Design
8.0
Design
Style
Curved No

The LG UK6570PUB has a great design. The stand holds the TV well, but it does wobble a bit if nudged and the stand is nearly the full width of the TV, so you'll need a big desk if you aren't planning on VESA mounting it. The back of the TV is one large metal panel, and while it isn't loose, it doesn't seem very solid and may dent easily. The overall build quality is good, and there shouldn't be any issues with it.

Design
Stand

The stand is nearly the full width of the TV, and requires a large table if you don't plan on wall mounting it. The top of the stand is plastic, but the main structure of the stand is made of metal.

Footprint of the 75" stand: 60.5" x 13.6"

Design
Back
Wall Mount VESA 600x400

The back of the LG 75UK6570PUB is very plain. There is a single, large metal panel covering the entire back of the TV. No thought was given to cable management, there is only a single plastic cable tie included in the box.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.84" (2.1 cm)

The borders are thicker than some similar models, including the UK7700. There is a small gap between the outer panel and the display, but this isn't really noticeable under normal viewing conditions.

Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 3.62" (9.2 cm)

The LG UK6570PUB is one of the thickest TVs we've tested. It can be placed fairly close to a wall, but due to the stand design it can't be placed flush with a wall unless VESA mounted.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

The LG UK6570PUB has good build quality. There are no issues with most of the TV, but the back panel is a single sheet of thin metal that may dent easily. Overall, it is very similar to the UK7700.

Picture Quality
6.5
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,313 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A

The TV has a decent contrast ratio, worse than most VA panels but above average for an IPS. Unfortunately, there is no local dimming feature to improve the contrast ratio.

Note: the 70" model has a VA panel, and will likely have a better contrast ratio.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Direct

The TV does not have a local dimming feature. The above video is provided for reference only.

6.3
Picture Quality
SDR Peak Brightness
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
266 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
278 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
278 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
278 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
277 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000

The LG UK6570 has good peak brightness in SDR. The brightness hardly changes at all with different content, which is great. The real scene brightness is a bit dimmer due to the TV's uniformity.

5.3
Picture Quality
HDR Peak Brightness
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
299 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
237 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
330 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
327 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
326 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
325 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
236 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
226 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
325 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
324 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
324 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.029

Mediocre HDR brightness. Small highlights in some scenes aren't very bright, but large bright scenes are displayed at the TV's maximum brightness. There is some variation in brightness depending on content, which can be distracting.

If you find HDR content too dim, take a look at our recommended HDR settings.

6.5
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
6.343%
50% DSE
0.219%
5% Std. Dev.
0.833%
5% DSE
0.091%

Mediocre gray uniformity. There are bands visible throughout the screen, and noticeable dirty screen effect that is likely to bother sports fans. In near-black scenes, it is less noticeable.

7.1
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
Color Washout
29°
Color Shift
51°
Brightness Loss
33°
Black Level Raise
70°
Gamma Shift
32°

The LG 75UK6570PUB has mediocre viewing angles, similar to the UK6300. The contrast stays relatively flat regardless of viewing angle, which is typical for IPS panels. Colors lose accuracy and the brightness drops at a small angle.

Note: the 70" model has a VA panel and is expected to have worse viewing angles.

5.9
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
2.058%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

The LG UK6570PUB has disappointing black uniformity. There is noticeable clouding throughout the screen, but there is no flashlighting as the TV is direct-lit.

8.5
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
3.1%
Indirect Reflections
0.4%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.7%

The TV has excellent reflection handling. Direct reflections are significantly reduced in intensity, and there is no purple tint like some higher-end anti-reflective coatings.

8.7
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
White Balance dE
1.95
Color dE
1.64
Gamma
2.17
Color Temperature
6,666 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2

Out of the box, the TV is one of the most accurate displays we have tested. White balance dE and color dE are very low, and the color temperature is only slightly cool. The average gamma is close to our target of 2.2, but fluctuates depending on the input, so some scenes are overly bright and some are overly dark. Most people won't feel the need to have the TV professionally calibrated.

9.5
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
White Balance dE
0.14
Color dE
1.17
Gamma
2.18
Color Temperature
6,495 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No

After calibration, the TV is nearly perfect. The white point is essentially perfect, and the color error was corrected a bit, but not entirely. Color temperature is almost perfect, and gamma is more uniform.

You can see our recommended settings here, and our recommended HDR settings here.

8.0
Picture Quality
480p Input

Older 480p content is displayed well without any obvious upscaling artifacts.

8.0
Picture Quality
720p Input

720p content looks good, and is upscaled without any issues.

9.0
Picture Quality
1080p Input

1080p content, like from a Blu-ray player or non-4k console looks great, almost as good as native 4k content.

10
Picture Quality
4k Input

4k content is displayed perfectly without any issues. Unlike the UK6300, the UK6570PUB does not use the less accurate RGBW pixel structure.

0
Picture Quality
8k Input
Picture Quality
Pixels
Type LED
Sub-Type
IPS (except 70")
7.2
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
79.89%
DCI P3 uv
86.47%
Rec 2020 xy
57.67%
Rec 2020 uv
64.19%

The TV has a decent color gamut, but it falls short of the wide color gamut necessary for HDR content to look great.

In the 'Standard' Picture Mode, the EOTF does not follow our input stimulus, and most scenes are too dark. Unlike most TVs, we recommend setting Dynamic Contrast to 'High'. We tested the TV with this setting, as without it the TV is too dim. In PC mode, the UK6570 is even dimmer, and in Game mode it is even worse.

If you find HDR content too dim, setting the Backlight to '100' with Dynamic Tone Mapping enabled and Dynamic Contrast on 'High' improves the EOTF, and it almost follows the input stimulus perfectly.

6.1
Picture Quality
Color Volume
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
71.6%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
25.9%
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
50.4%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
18.2%

The TV has mediocre color volume. In the P3 color space, it can't produce bright saturated colors. In Rec 2020, it can't fill out the entire gamut and overly saturated colors aren't very bright.

9.0
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.080
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.088
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.072
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.084

Excellent gradient handling. There is very little banding in areas of similar color.

10
Picture Quality
Temporary Image Retention
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%

There is no temporary image retention, which is great.

10
Picture Quality
Permanent Burn-In Risk
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No

Although some IPS panels can suffer from temporary image retention, this doesn't appear to be permanent as the IPS panel in our long-term test appear immune.

Motion
7.7
Motion
Response Time
80% Response Time
4.5 ms
100% Response Time
15.3 ms

The LG UK6570PUB has an excellent fast response time. There are duplications in moving objects due to the 120Hz backlight, and this may bother some people. There is significant overshoot in some transitions, but this shouldn't cause any issues.

4.0
Motion
Flicker-Free
Flicker-Free
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz

Unfortunately, the LG UK6570 uses PWM to dim the backlight, and there is flicker at all backlight levels. It flickers at 120 Hz, which can be noticeable to most people and may bother some.

5.4
Motion
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Optional BFI
No
Min Flicker for 60 fps
120 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
No
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
120 Hz

The LG UK6570PUB does not have an option to adjust the backlight flicker to improve motion blur. Since the backlight flickers at 120 Hz by default, there would be little benefit to further reducing the flicker frequency, especially since 60 Hz flicker bothers many people.

Motion
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No

The TV has a motion interpolation feature, but is limited to interpolating 30 fps content up to 60 fps, due to the 60 Hz panel. The 86" model has a 120 Hz panel, and is likely able to interpolate up to 120 fps.

Motion interpolation is enabled by setting TruMotion to 'User', and adjusting the De-Judder slider. Enabling motion interpolation can cause artifacts in some scenes.

7.7
Motion
Stutter
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
26.4 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
1.4 ms

The LG 75UK6570 does stutter a bit with 24p content, but not as much as many other TVs.

7.8
Motion
24p Judder
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes

The LG 75UK6570PUB is able to remove judder from 24p sources and native apps only. It cannot remove judder from embedded sources, such as when watching a 24p movie from a cable box that sends 60p.

The Real Cinema feature must be enabled to remove judder from 24p sources.

0
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz (except 86")
Variable Refresh Rate
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support

The 70" and 75" UK6570s have a 60 Hz native refresh rate, the 86" model has a 120 Hz native refresh rate.

Inputs
9.1
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60 Hz
10.7 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
126.8 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
N/A
4k @ 60 Hz
10.9 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
11.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
10.8 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
127.0 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
127.1 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
N/A
1440p @ 120 Hz
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No

The LG UK6570PUB has the lowest input lag we have measured on a TV, as long as 'Game' mode is used. Outside of 'Game' mode, the input lag is extremely high. Every measurement is slightly better than the LG UK6300 and UK7700.

7.5
Inputs
Supported Resolutions
Resolution 4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
No
1440p @ 60 Hz
No
1440p @ 120 Hz
No
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No

The TV supports the most common resolutions, but it does not support 1440p, even if forced. The 70" and 75" models do not support a 120 Hz input, due to the 60 Hz panel. The 86" model has a 120 Hz refresh rate, but we don't know if it will accept a 120 Hz input.

Inputs
Input Photos
Inputs
Total Inputs
HDMI 4
USB 2
Digital Optical Audio Out 1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 0
Analog Audio Out RCA 0
Component In 1 (shared)
Composite In 1 (shared)
Tuner (Cable/Ant) 1
Ethernet 1
DisplayPort 0
IR In 0
SD/SDHC 0

The 86" model has one additional USB port.

Inputs
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
3D
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1
No
CEC Yes
HDCP 2.2 Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
Variable Analog Audio Out No
Wi-Fi Support Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Inputs
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
eARC support
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Sound Quality
6.4
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
89.80 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.29 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.29 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
4.79 dB
Max
83.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.93 dB

The frequency response is average-at-best. LFE (low-frequency extension) is at 90Hz, which is decent. This means this TV won't produce any thump or rumble in the sub-bass region, but does have a good amount of punch and body to its bass. The response above the LFE points is even and flat, which is great and important for producing clear and intelligible dialog. However, this TV doesn't get loud, which may be a deal breaker if it's going to be used in large and crowded environments.

6.8
Sound Quality
Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.326
Weighted THD @ Max
1.148
IMD @ 80
2.27%
IMD @ Max
6.52%

The distortion performance is decent. The overall amount of THD produced at 80dB is within decent limits. Also, there is not a big rise in THD under maximum load, which is good. However, this TV doesn't get very loud, so producing low THD at its maximum volume isn't that impressive.

Smart Features
8.5
Smart Features
Interface
Smart OS WebOS
Version 4.1
Ease of Use
Easy
Smoothness
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
10 s
Advanced Options
Many

The TV runs the latest version of LG's WebOS. Not much has changed on WebOS in recent years, and while some people may find it a bit messy, overall it is very easy to use and fast.

0
Smart Features
Ad-Free
Ads
Yes
Opt-out
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No

Like all LG TVs, there are intermittent ads displayed within the content store. The UK6570 shows ads in the content store, as seen on the SK8000. They cannot be removed, and there is no option to opt-out completely, although ad-tracking can be disabled. Suggested content sometimes appears in the home menu.

8.0
Smart Features
Apps and Features
App Selection
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes

The LG content store has one of the widest selections of available apps. The built-in apps and media players work well, and support most common media formats.

6.5
Smart Features
Remote
Size
Medium
Voice Control
No
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Remote App LG TV Plus

The TV comes with a basic remote, like the UK6300. There are a few quick access buttons, but there is no voice control on the remote and it requires direct line-of-sight to the TV.

Although sold separately, the UK6570 is compatible with the LG Magic Remote. When paired with a Magic Remote all functions of the remote work, including quick access to Google Assistant and the virtual pointer. With a Magic Remote, line-of-sight is no longer required, great if you like to move around the house with the TV on.

Smart Features
TV Controls

There is a single button underneath the TV that opens a pop-up menu. Through the pop-up menu you can control the power, change the volume, inputs, and channels.

Smart Features
In The Box

  • Manual
  • Batteries
  • Cable Management Tie
  • Remote
Not Shown:
  • 60.0" Power Cable

Smart Features
Misc
Power Consumption 82 W
Power Consumption (Max) 186 W
Firmware 04.10.04