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Our take on the LG NanoCell 50NU850B6LA 50" Ultra HD 4K Smart TV

The LG 50NU850B6LA is a 50-inch 4K LED TV using LG's NanoCell panel with direct backlighting and a 60 Hz native refresh rate. It runs LG's smart TV platform with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth, and handles HDR plus terrestrial, cable and satellite tuners. It suits a bedroom, small living room or secondary set where a bright, wide-viewing 4K picture matters more than deep blacks. Against similarly sized rivals it gives up full-array local dimming and high refresh gaming features, so buyers wanting dark-room contrast or 120 Hz play should look higher in the range.

Best forBedroom and secondary-room viewingGeneral 4K streaming and broadcast TVWide seating where viewing angles matterBuyers who want a simple smart platform

Pros

NanoCell panel with wide viewing angles
Native 4K resolution with HDR support
Direct-LED backlight for even brightness
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth built in
Terrestrial, cable and satellite tuners included
VESA 300 x 200 mm mount pattern

Cons

About the LG NanoCell 50NU850B6LA 50" Ultra HD 4K Smart TV

This LG 50-inch (127 cm) smart TV has a flat 4K Ultra HD screen with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It uses a Direct-LED backlight and a 60 Hz native refresh rate. It upscales lower-resolution content to 4K and supports HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode and Dynamic Tone Mapping.

It runs webOS and connects over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Bluetooth. It supports Apple AirPlay 2, voice control and a web browser. Its tuner receives analog and digital signals, including DVB-T2, DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T and DVB-S.

The 2.0-channel, 20 W sound system has downward-firing speakers. Sound modes include Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro. For gaming, it offers Auto Low Latency Mode, Variable Refresh Rate, Game Optimizer, Game Dashboard and HGiG over HDMI 2.1.

Screen size

127 cm (50")

Resolution

4K Ultra HD, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9

Display

LED, Direct-LED backlight, flat screen

Refresh rate

60 Hz native

HDR

HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping

Upscaling

4K upscaler, 4K Super Upscaling

Smart TV

webOS (version 26), internet TV, web browser, HbbTV, Apple AirPlay 2

Voice control

Yes

Tuner

Analog and digital: DVB-T2, DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-S

Teletext

Yes

Audio

20 W RMS, 2.0 channels, downward-firing speakers, adaptive sound

Questions and answers

Is this TV good for gaming?

It accepts 4K input at 60 Hz, which is fine for casual console play. It lacks 120 Hz and variable refresh rate, so competitive gamers will want a step-up model.

Does it support HDR?

Yes, the set handles HDR content. Without local dimming, highlights are modest, so HDR looks better than on a standard dynamic range set but not dramatic.

What is NanoCell?

NanoCell is LG's name for its LCD panel with a nanoparticle layer that filters light to widen color and viewing angles. It is not an OLED panel, so contrast is typical of LED TVs.

Can I wall-mount it?

Yes, it uses a VESA 300 x 200 mm bracket. The 50-inch size is light enough for most standard tilting mounts.

What tuners does it have?

It includes DVB-T2, DVB-T, DVB-S2, DVB-S and DVB-C, covering terrestrial, satellite and cable broadcasts.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes, Bluetooth is built in alongside Wi-Fi and Ethernet, so you can pair headphones or a soundbar wirelessly.

LG NanoCell 50NU850B6LA 50" Ultra HD 4K Smart TV