Customer Ratings & Reviews

After looking at countless 4K TVs and researching all the features, specs, reviews and especially picture quality and the important "Full Array dim" vs. "Edge / Local Dimming" (For more info, Google "full array local dimming vs local dimming" to see the difference) and the 120hz refresh rate, I decided to go with this LG model. This 55SK9000 model has the Full Array and 120hz refresh. But still coming from a older 2011 Plasma 1080HD TV which had deeper blacks, this was quite a step up in a good way and yes, also a slight learning curve to get the picture just right with the LED picture setting. And thanks to the internet, tips and tutorials I was able to get the settings just right for an incredible picture - especially in a dark room - For me, tweaking the "ISF - Expert Dark Room" picture setting nailed the picture perfectly for me. The Dolby Vision HDR / HDR10 does look great, some very vivid colors and detail. Personally I did find it a little too intense for some TV programming. However, it looks incredible in gaming, PS4, XBox users will see a big difference! It does have an amazing picture, even watching cable with 1080 HD resolution, the upscale is impressive. It took a few days to get used to the very smooth "TruMotion" (aka, Soap Opera effect, it's a setting again I did not have on my older TVs so this was new to me.). No worries, if it does become a bother to you, this setting can be turned off. The one major thing many might notice right off the bat, the sound quality of this TV! The "Dolby Atmos" sound is incredible, clear voice, mixed with a good bass. You could actually get away without purchasing a sound bar with this TV. My previous flat-screens always had, well point blank terrible sound, any slight bass would produce horrible distortion, but not this model. Of course if you want amazing mind-blowing sound while watching an action movie - for example, sure a sound bar, or hook this up to a full surround system will improve your viewing and sound experience. But the external speakers in this TV is very impressive! One feature that I personally loved, since I am on Fios cable, my DVR is hooked into the HDMI port, I feared the awesome LG Magic Remote would just be put aside, only used to switch between HDMI ports, pull up the WebOS and other smart features & apps - just like my previous older TVs, I was wrong thankfully. During the initial setup, the TV will ask you about your cable service, zip code, your cable guide will import into the TV itself and all the features your cable provided remote will now work with the LG Magic Remote, to me a big plus! And since the Magic Remote is voice assisted, you can simply say "Turn to channel 506", your cable provided DVR will change to that channel. For those new to this remote, it will take some time - not much - to learn the buttons, navigation, but it's a fun experience. If you have a "smart remote" like a Harmony, or any smart remote - this works with this model as well. It does have Google and Alexa assist, also Amazon Prime Video and Netflix is build into the TV and can be accessed with one click on the remote. The LG App store has plenty of features to download, even apps on your smartphone/tablet that can work with this LG. One tiny disappointment is HBO Go is not on LG TV, yet. It's not a huge deal breaker since I have this app on my Amazon Fire TV 4K stick and Apple TV. Final thought, I know there are far less expensive 4K TVs out there, a ton of models, brand names to the point it can make you dizzy - which is why I did research - my biggest question is "why is one 4K $399 for a 55", why is this other one $1000 for the same size??" You have to see what these less expensive models have and what they are lacking, some of these models can be 2-3 years old. Sadly, just like many older phones, the TV firmware will not be updated (think of it as an old phone, computer that will not support new firmware), the processor on the older TVs may not be fast enough. This particular model - which was once well over $1000 is about 1 year old, still "fast" when it comes to processors and not considered outdated. The price drop on this TV came just in time. I'm fully aware the price on this will most likely drop even more by the end of Summer or by the Holidays, especially as 8K TVs are now here. For me, as of right now, I do not regret my purchase.

The physical TV itself had a nice design and had no issues viewing the picture in either dark nor bright rooms. The picture on bright scenes and images was beautiful. The dark scenes/images could have been a little better in my opinion. Set up wasn't too difficult in my opinion. The biggest complaint I had was that after 3 days of use the picture became bad and had a bunch of purple lines all over the screen. Returned and picked up the Samsung Q6FN and have been much happier in nearly all aspects.

Replaced 6 year old 46”. No comparison to this tv!

This is a Smart tv. It’s great to access different apps directly on the tv. The 4K image is amazing.

3weeks old and screen has black spot and line down middle of led display. Best Buy won’t allow me to return it. Bought dec 19 for Christmas. Have to go through lg support.

I spent at least 2 months reading user reviews, expert reviews, and specs on various TVs. I narrowed my list down to 4 tvs. Samsung 8000, Sony 900, LG 9000, and Samsung q6. I was pretty sure I was going with the Samsung 8000 as a very good all-around tv. (I was kicking myself when I didn't buy the 65" when it was $999.) The Sony and LG were more than I wanted to spend. I walked into the store and decided to look at the LG. Lo and behold, it was on sale for $899. The cheapest I had seen it anywhere. Sold. I took it home and set it up. (Very easy.) I've had this tv for a few months now, and here is what I've noticed: Excellent picture in both bright and dim rooms. Excellent motion for watching sports. Ease of control with voice and the remote. Hdr pops on this set! Sound is pretty good with built in speaker, but I have surround sound, so it is excellent. One very minor negative is when the screen is all white the corners are a little darker. Really not noticeable unless you are looking for it. A non-factor for viewing movies or tv. I set the picture as consumer reports advised. A little better than rtings advised. I then set it on vivid and made a few adjustments and that is what I prefer. In the end, I chose an excellent 55" over a good 65" at the same price range. I am very happy with my choice.

It took me 6 months of reviewing every mid range 4K TV, and I finally decided on the LG SK9000. It has far exceeded my expectations, I have a bright room during the day and this TV is recommended for a bright room. The big boy reviews say it doesn't perform well in a dark room because the blacks look grey, I did not find that to be true, the blacks are very black in a dark room, the picture is sharp and clear and it doesn't matter what programming or apps I watch. I sit 9ft from my TV and I bought a 55in, which is more than adequate and it was affordable for me, I really wanted the 65in and it would have worked just fine and been more immersive, but couldn't justify the higher cost. The sound on this TV is amazing, it is crisp and clear and gets very loud, which is a lot better than most of the other brands, it has a decent bass, which works ok but not a deep booming bass that a sound bar would deliver. Some of the reviews say there is no room for a sound bar in front of the TV because of the stand, but I could fit one very nicely in front of mine, if I decided to get one. The Tv has no bezel so you must be careful during set up, and it will take 2 people to either hang it or put it on a TV stand, because the glass could crack if your not careful with it. The stand has a bit of a wobble to it so when you walk by it, if your floor shakes the Tv will wobble a bit, I don't have that problem, and of course if you hang it on the wall that would not be an issue at all. This is the best purchase I have made in a long time. The picture was great right out of the box, but with all the calibrations available on this TV anyone can get it exactly how they want the picture to be, and how they like their sound. I messed around with the calibrations for a few days until I perfected it to my taste.

I've been looking to upgrade from our old 43" Insignia for a couple months now. I've been back and forth and which brand to go with and I finally settled on the LG, mostly because of features and options. I wasn't sure between the 8000 or 9000 series because they had identical features except the 9000 has a full backlit panel. I went into the local best buy to see if u could compare side by side and luckily they had the tworight next to each other. The picture wasn't only clearer but the color was better on the 9000. I ultimately went with the 9000. The picture is amazing! The magic remote is a cool feature too. You can use it like a regular remote, like a mouse and it contrils my directTV genie receiver and my oppo blu-ray player. The ability to talk into the remote is kind of cool too. I can change sources, turn devices off, ask for weather or sports updates, or other things by just talking into the magic remote. The only issue I had was the tv would dim and go bright again on it's own which was really annoying. Almost to the point you couldn't watch anything. That was easily fixed with turning the power saver or energy saver mode off. No more dimming and it is enjoyable. I use the built in apps for Hulu mostly with no issues whatsoever. Loads quickly and and never needs to buffer. It has just been an amazing TV and excellent purchase. Just spend the money on a good quality device you can really enjoy.

This review is for LG - 55" Class - LED - SK9000 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR. I read in consumer reports that this TV is reccommended. I set the Picture settings at CR's recommendations and the picture is beautiful. It also has a wider-than-average viewing angle for an LCD set, plus very good sound. (It supports Dolby Atmos sound.) The TV also does very good job at reducing motion blur. The Magic Wand (remote control) is a nice touch - I love that I can change channels and volume through voice activation with the remote.

I purchased this tv recently to replace my 2015 4K Sony Bravia. I am so glad I did. This tv has way more features and the picture is absolutely incredible. HDR really does make all the difference. The ease of set up is also a huge plus. Almost all apps you can sign in by opening the app on your mobile device while connected to the same wifi as the tv and it all carries over automatically. Amazing TV and you just can't beat the price!

Incredible picture clarity and color on this tv. The contrast is equally good and watching sports and movies is definitely enhanced over my previous tv. The sound is also very good and I'm not rushing to get a sound bar which was mandatory previously. The remote is easy to use and has buttons for Netflicks and Amazon so it's a simp,e process to go straight to your movies. Great tv!

Probably bought 15 or 20 TVs over the years, but this one takes the cake. Did a lot of research to make sure I was getting a high quality model with good longevity, and I think it paid off. The picture is incredibly clear and bright, and even better when the HDR kicks in (with certain PlayStation games, for example). The unit is remarkably light considering size. The built-in speakers are good, but I rarely use them (prefer external surround speakers). Been using it quite a bit (games, movies, some streaming) for over a year with no issues or loss in picture quality. The unit's software has self-updated multiple times via wireless internet without issue. When you turn off inputs, it displays nice images of famous art in a rotating slide show. It takes a little practice to get used to aiming the remote control on screen (which moves a cursor on screen, like a pointer), but no big deal. Overall could not be more satisfied with this selection.

So, I’ll start this off by saying I didn’t like anything LG until I had this tv at home for a few days. I got this tv so dirt stinking cheap I said “alright I’ll try it”. And now I want to find a larger one to replace my 65” Sony 900. The user interface is intuitive, the screen is crystal clear. The sound is pretty darn good, very clear and lots of bass for being so thin. I wasn’t sure about my purchase, and now I want to buy more. The remote is pretty excellent. It’s like a Wii remote, don’t let that frighten you, it works well without a wrist strap. I was very timid about my purchase, and now I wonder why I didn’t make the jump sooner.

Good picture. Easy to set up. WiFi allows streaming of services like Netflix. I haven't found a way to add additional apps, but haven't looked online yet. The remote works weather pointed at the tv or not. No direct line-of-sight required. Overall, a really good tv.

After viewing the large selection of televisions on display at Best Buy I decided to investigate the features of this LG model. The magnificent picture was only the start of a wonderful journey. Among the many features are a web browser, LG+ free internet channels, a picture gallery, and a magic motion remote control. The final factor in my purchase decision was the sound quality.

I LOVE this TV, especially for the money, what a picture. Colours are amazing and the movement is super clear, easy to use and the menus actually make sense.

My husband had been wanting a larger TV for a while. I resisted because I loved the picture and quality of our 12 yr old 40" Samsung and didnt want a large TV in our small living room (16x20). For years I've sworn by Samsung but after carefully evaluating all the specs and reviews of 55" LED UHD TV's-since the cost of OLED was prohibitive- We chose the LG and glad we did. Purchased it on sale and for the price you can't beat the quality! The salesperson suggested we add a soundbar to the purchase in case we needed it although I was skeptical since the pro reviews of this model (9000 series) said no soundbar was needed. Set up of the TV couldnt have been easier- done in 10 mins..hardest part is getting it out of the box. The picture is amazing! You do have to play with the settings to get the sound and picture the way you like it but it's an easy thing to do. We returned the soundbar as the pro's were right. I've never heard sound like this from a TV! We went from an older small Bose home theater sound system to the TV alone and it's as good or better than the Bose! We listen normally on a 17-24 volume. For Dolby movies or music we've cranked it to 55-60 and it's like being in a theater. As far as size goes, The design of this TV is classic -nice curved stand- and really doesn't take up any more space than the old one did. You won't be sorry if you go with this model for TV/movie viewing!

This TV has a great picture and is easy to operate. Magic remote makes it simple. Have surround sound hooked up thru ARC and that is excellent.

I bought this to replace a 55" smart LG I bought 8 years ago. I paid half as much for this, and it's at least twice as good a TV, if not more. The advances in technology are stunning. The picture is super sharp, it weighs half as much, and it has a smaller profile despite the exact same screen size. The smart technology is also far more advanced, and simpler to use despite all the additional features. My only regret is I did not go for the bigger 65" size!

I really like this tv and would have given it a "5" rating except for the frustration I encountered in fine tuning the picture. The tv did not come with a user manual. While it was easy to do the basic set up by following the on-screen directions, the picture was somewhat fuzzy. I went thru the various on screen tools but could not find the picture adjustment controls. After researching online I was able to find the correct controls and was able to adjust the picture to a crisp look. I have used the tv quite often since purchasing it a month ago and so far am overall satisfied. The magic remote control is extremely easy to use and seems to have the buttons just where you would want them!