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LG 65SK8000 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV

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Experience cinematic 4K with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and LG's AI ThinQ smart platform on a 65-inch display.

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Overview

The LG 65SK8000 is a 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV from LG's 2018 Super UHD lineup, built around the company's α7 Intelligent Processor. This chip continuously analyzes incoming content to optimize color, contrast, and sharpness in real time, producing a noticeably refined picture whether you are streaming 4K HDR content or watching standard broadcast TV. With support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG under LG's 4K Cinema HDR umbrella, the SK8000 handles all major high dynamic range formats, ensuring compatibility with content from Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV+, and over-the-air broadcasts alike.

On the audio side, integrated Dolby Atmos processing adds a sense of height and spatial dimension to the built-in speakers—a feature that is rare at this price tier and reduces the immediate need for a soundbar. The smart platform runs LG's webOS with AI ThinQ and a built-in Google Assistant, allowing voice search and smart home control through the included remote. Connectivity is generous with four HDMI inputs, three USB ports, Ethernet, optical audio out, and an RF antenna input. The VESA 300 x 300 mount pattern and slim 2.5-inch profile make wall mounting straightforward, though the stand requires a surface at least 12.5 inches deep if you prefer tabletop placement.

Key Features

High Dynamic Range (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, Advanced HDR by Technicolor) for extended picture contrast and brightness when viewing HDR content from connected sources or the TV's built-in apps

TruMotion 240 blur reduction (120Hz refresh rate)

IPS (In-Plane Switching) LCD panel provides very good off-axis viewing

Expanded color range with Billion Rich Colors (8-bit panel with 10-bit dithering)

4K Upscaler upconverts standard-def and high-def video to near-4K quality

Specifications

Brand
LG
Model
65SK8000
Screen Size
65 Inches
Display Technology
LED
Resolution
4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Processor
α7 Intelligent Processor
HDR
4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG)
Audio
Dolby Atmos
Smart Platform
AI ThinQ with Google Assistant
Connectivity
4 HDMI, 3 USB, 1 RF, 1 Composite, 1 Ethernet, 1 Optical, 1 RS232C
VESA Mount
300 x 300
Dimensions (Without Stand)
57.3" x 33.2" x 2.5"
Dimensions (With Stand)
57.3" x 36.1" x 12.5"
Weight
57.8 lbs
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Wattage
100 watts

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 65-inch 4K display with Dolby Vision and HDR10 delivers vibrant, detailed picture quality
  • Built-in Dolby Atmos creates immersive sound without requiring an external audio system
  • AI ThinQ with Google Assistant provides convenient voice control and smart home integration
  • Four HDMI ports and three USB ports offer ample connectivity for multiple devices
  • 120Hz refresh rate provides smoother motion for sports and fast-paced content

👎 Cons

  • As an LED panel rather than OLED, black levels and contrast are less impressive in dark room viewing
  • The stand footprint is 12.5 inches deep, which requires a fairly deep TV stand or table
  • At 57.8 pounds, it is heavy enough to need two people for safe mounting or repositioning
  • This is a 2018 model, so the smart TV platform may no longer receive app updates or new features

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Google Assistant is built in and the included remote supports voice commands for searching content, controlling smart home devices, and adjusting TV settings.
It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, covering the major HDR standards used by streaming services and broadcast content.
Yes, it uses a VESA 300 x 300 mounting pattern. The panel is just 2.5 inches deep without the stand, making for a clean wall-mounted installation.
The 65SK8000 has four HDMI ports, which is enough for a streaming device, game console, soundbar, and Blu-ray player simultaneously.
The α7 processor is LG's built-in chip that analyzes content in real time to optimize color accuracy, reduce noise, and enhance sharpness, improving picture quality across all sources.