I was a bit hesitant from some of the expert reviews regarding black levels, but am glad I read further. The most helpful review was from PC Magazine. The picture is mesmerizing. I figured the 4K image would be super, but we were blown away by its 3D performance. It is nothing short of amazing. Of course the 4K is wonderful. We also got the 4K Samsung BluRay player. They work together beautifully. My granddaughter loves the Magic Remote. We got a really nice stand at Costco, and it was on sale! We couldn't be happier! We got the 65" version because the 75" one was so expensive. We would have liked the larger one, but couldn't justify the added expense. We love it!

So, my 60" LG plasma died last month (after only 6 years) leaving me to begin the search for a new big screen television. I went to all the major websites to look at customer reviews, like Amazon, CNET, Consumer Reports, as well as here. It appears to me that Samsung, Sony, and LG are still the Top 3 in the market (followed closely by Vizio). I narrowed down my choices in the 60"+ screen models but ultimately chose this particular model for 1 reason - 3D capability. I love 3D (even if critics and manufacturers don't anymore). I have several 3D movies (which I enjoyed on my plasma), and I will now get to keep enjoying on my 65UH8500. Mine is wall mounted. I did do a new HDMI 2.0 cable run to ensure no 4k/HDR issues now (or in the future). At a cable cost of $1 per foot, the $50 investment for 2 new cables seemed obvious (thanks, Sewell). TV was officially unpacked and mounted last night. Be prepared to add spacers to your wall mount brackets. The screw holes on the back of the TV are very shallow and there is some curve at the bottom of the set. The bottom VESA mount holes are near this curve and will prevent proper flush attachment of your bracket to the back of the TV as well as push your bracket out of vertical alignment if you can attach them at all. Using spacers between the TV and the wall bracket ensured the mounting brackets remain verticle and attach securely. Wi-Fi set-up was simple and quick. Programming the magic remote to control my cable box took a few additional clicks but was not a hassle. Added my vizio soundbar using the optical cable and it connected immediately. If you are using a soundbar, do not press mute to silence the TV audio (as it will put an annoying mute icon on the right side of the screen. Instead, just lower the TV volume to 0. I have to say that picture quality is amazing. Unless you have the budget to go OLED, this is the best available (LG) model on the market (as I don't think the UH9500 offers any improvements to justify the hundreds in added cost). Enjoyed the UNC/Oklahoma State game last night (Go Tarheels!). Looking forward to trying out the passive 3D capability. Still plan on doing some additional research regarding calibrating some of the settings for optimum viewing. Photos are of my television. They show the menu screen with a Netflix movie paused in the background. All of that goes away for full-screen viewing with 1 click of the remote. Bottom line - Great first impression with me. Price competitive. Feature rich. User friendly. Best of all, still offers 3D capability. BTW - you get 2 pairs of 3D glasses with the TV. However, if you buy in-store (and ask), you can get up to 4 additional pairs for free (for a maximum of 6) without needing to buy any. Now 'Shhh' and pass the popcorn. The movie's starting.

After reading several rtings, CNET, and reddit reviews I decided to go with the LG 65uh8500 over the Samsung ks8000 and Sony x850 because of the fact that this TV supports both hdr10 and Dolby vision HDR formats. Picture is amazing, motion blur awesome, and the HDR gaming on my Xbox one s (battfield1) is out of this world!!! Anyone drawn between this TV and any other, go with this one. Unless of course if you can afford the OLED natural that LG has to offer....

I went to Best Buy looking to buy a Samsung suhd. For less money and 3D capabilities, I ended up buying the lg 8500. The colors seem more authentic than the Samsung. The black level, while defiantly not oled level did seem darker than the suhd. So far, so good. My grandchildren love the 3D feature. It's passive so the same cinema 3D Glasses work.

We watch all the Marvel and Star Wars movies in iMax 3D, when they come out on bluray their not as enjoyable. I thought a nice size 4K 3D TV would help and I was right. This TV is great I highly recommend it.