The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is a budget-friendly choice and suitable if you have a tight budget; however, it offers poor performance across most viewing scenarios including movies, sports, and gaming. It's better in bright rooms compared to dark ones but still just fair. The LG UP8000 (LCD) is often significantly more expensive and also has poor performance for movies, gaming, sports, and watching in dark rooms, but it has a good viewing angle, making it more suitable for wider seating arrangements, and it handles reflections well, which is helpful in bright rooms. If you regularly watch in a brightly lit room and have viewers spread out in different seating positions, the LG might be worth the extra cost. If budget is your main concern and you mainly watch in brighter conditions, the Amazon 4-Series could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG UP8000 (LCD).
Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good viewing angle
Good reflections
Key differences
Sports
5.7/10
6.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$450
$508
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $450 and the LG UP8000 (LCD) costs $508.
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
5.3/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Gaming
5.5/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4/10
5.9/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7/10
6.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG UP8000 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.1/10
5.9/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Amazon 4-Series (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the LG UP8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
Get a great deal on the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) or the LG UP8000 (LCD)
About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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