The LG UT8000 is a basic entry-level 4k TV released in 2024. It replaces the LG UR8000 and is powered by LG's more recent Gen7 α5 AI Processor and webOS 24, and it has built-in 20W speakers in a 2.0 channel system. It's a very basic TV with no advanced picture processing or gaming features. We bought and tested the 65-inch version, but it's available in a very wide range of sizes, from 43 up to 86 inches, so there's something for just about everyone. It's mainly sold at warehouse outlets like Costco and Sam's Club, as most major retailers in the U.S. don't carry it.
Our Verdict
The LG UT8000 Series is a decent TV overall. It doesn't really excel at any one usage but delivers an okay experience at just about anything. It has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, but it lacks any advanced gaming features. It's okay for shows or sports during the day, but it's limited by its narrow viewing angle, so you really have to be sitting directly in front of it to enjoy a clear image. Room choice is especially important with this TV, as it's not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room, but it's not great in a dark room either, as it lacks local dimming to deliver a good dark room experience.
Decent reflection handling.
Great selection of streaming apps.
Colors degrade rapidly when viewed from the sides.
Not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
The LG UT8000 is alright for watching shows during the day. It has good reflection handling but low peak brightness, so it can't overcome glare in a bright room. It also has a narrow viewing angle, so it's best enjoyed from directly in front. On the other hand, the built-in webOS smart interface has a great selection of streaming apps, so you can easily find your favorite content.
Decent reflection handling.
Great selection of streaming apps.
Colors degrade rapidly when viewed from the sides.
Not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
The LG UT8000 is just okay for watching sports in a bright room. It has good reflection handling but low peak brightness, so it just can't overcome glare in a bright room. It also has a very narrow viewing angle. You'll only enjoy a clear image from directly in front of the TV, so it's not a good choice for a wide seating arrangement. There are also distracting uniformity issues. On the other hand, it has a decent response time in bright scenes, so motion is fluid and clear.
Decent reflection handling.
Great selection of streaming apps.
Colors degrade rapidly when viewed from the sides.
Not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
The LG UT8000 is decent for gaming. It has low input lag, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience, and there's no impact on picture quality by switching to the low-latency picture mode. The pixel response time is decent overall, although there's some noticeable inverse ghosting in shadow details. On the other hand, it's very light on gaming features, with no variable refresh rate support and a limited 60Hz refresh rate.
Low input lag.
Decent reflection handling.
Colors degrade rapidly when viewed from the sides.
60Hz refresh rate and limited gaming features.
Not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
The LG UT8000 is decent for watching movies in a dark room. It has excellent SDR accuracy out of the box, so you don't have to worry about getting it calibrated to get an accurate image. Its picture quality in a dark room is a bit limited, though, as it lacks a local dimming feature to deliver deep blacks. It supports HDR10, but HDR adds nearly nothing, as it's not bright enough for bright highlights to stand out, and it can't display a wide color gamut.
High native contrast for deep blacks.
Great black uniformity.
Great selection of streaming apps.
No local dimming feature to improve contrast.
Low peak brightness in HDR.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
The LG UT8000 delivers a decent overall HDR gaming experience. It has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, and it has a decent pixel response time, so motion is fairly clear and responsive. It's light on gaming features, though, with no variable refresh rate support and a limited 60Hz refresh rate. HDR also adds very little to your gaming experience on this TV, as it's not bright enough to bring out bright highlights in games, and HDR looks flat and dull.
High native contrast for deep blacks.
Great black uniformity.
Low input lag.
No local dimming feature to improve contrast.
Colors degrade rapidly when viewed from the sides.
Low peak brightness in HDR.
60Hz refresh rate and limited gaming features.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
The LG UT8000 is a decent choice for use as a PC monitor. It supports chroma 4:4:4, which is essential for clear text from a PC, and it has low input lag for a responsive desktop experience. It also has a decent response time, but there's noticeable inverse ghosting in shadow areas. Room choice is important, though, as it's not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room. It also has a narrow viewing angle, so the sides of the screen appear non-uniform if you're sitting too close to the screen.
Low input lag.
Chroma 4:4:4 is displayed properly for clear text from a PC.
Decent reflection handling.
Colors degrade rapidly when viewed from the sides.
60Hz refresh rate and limited gaming features.
Not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room.
Noticeable uniformity issues.
Changelog
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Updated Oct 07, 2025:
We bought and tested the LG UA77, and added a comparison in the Variable Refresh Rate section.
- Updated Oct 23, 2024: Review published.
- Updated Oct 21, 2024: Early access published.
- Updated Oct 15, 2024: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 65-inch LG UT8000 (65UT8000AUA), which is also called the LG UT80 for short. It's also available in 43, 50, 55, 70, 75, and 86-inch sizes. The last three letters in the model number (AUA in this case) vary between retailers and individual regions, but there's no difference in performance.
Internationally, this model is available in a few different variants. Most major European markets carry the LG UT81 (UT81006LA) instead, which performs the same but has a center-mounted stand. There's also a variant known as the LG UT8050 which is sold in a few Asian countries and Australia. It appears to be the exact same TV, but we don't know for sure.
| Size | US Model | Refresh Rate | VRR | Processor | VESA Mounting Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43" | 43UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 200 x 200 |
| 50" | 50UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 200 x 200 |
| 55" | 55UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 300 x 300 |
| 65" | 65UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 300 x 300 |
| 70" | 70UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 400 x 400 |
| 75" | 75UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 400 x 400 |
| 86" | 86UT8000AUA | 60Hz | No | α5 AI Processor 4k Gen7 | 600 x 400 |
Our unit was manufactured in May 2024, as seen on the TV's label.
Popular TV Comparisons
The LG UT8000 is a very basic TV with just okay picture quality and very few additional features, and it's not worth buying. It's an okay choice if you just want a brand-name TV and don't care much about picture quality, but budget picks from brands like Hisense and TCL offer far more bang for your buck.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best budget TVs, the best smart TVs, and the best 4k TVs.
There's almost no difference between the LG UT8000 and the model it replaces, the LG UR8000. Although the UT8000 uses a newer image processor, it actually performs a bit worse overall, and the new model isn't as good at smoothing out low-quality streaming content.
The Hisense QD65NF and the LG UT8000 are very similar overall; they trade blows in a few ways that might make one better than the other, depending on your preferences. If you care more about an accurate image, the LG is the way to go, as it's much more accurate out of the box. If you prefer a punchier image, though, the Hisense is the better choice, as it's brighter and has a much wider color gamut. This comes at the expense of accuracy, though, as the Hisense is visibly off in most content.
The LG UT8000 is a bit better than the Samsung DU8000, but it's close. The Samsung is the more colorful TV of the two, and has HDR10+ support, but the LG is slightly brighter, is generally more accurate, and has better contrast. Ultimately, the two TVs are similar enough that you should get the cheapest one you can find.
The Samsung DU7200 and the LG UT8000 are closely matched, and you should buy the cheapest one you can find. Still, the two have minor differences; the Samsung is a bit brighter and more colorful, but the LG is generally more accurate out of the box. The Samsung's viewing angle is a bit wider (although both are narrow), but the LG's reflection handling is a bit better. The LG's image processing is a bit better overall, but the Samsung offers more to gamers due to its VRR support and faster response time.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
Test Results
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