- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
- Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
- Sony BRAVIA HX820 Series
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Panasonic Viera ET5
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- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 480 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2012
Rated 20% by by TXAlex (Mar, 2012)The problem is that this screen is a looker and very low profile while having a good size image.
- 47" LCD
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Announced January, 2012
by c|net (Jan, 2012)LG says the processor is needed, though, for the voice navigation technology inside the "four-mode" remote.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) compared to the LG LM8600
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LED-backlit
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Rated 66% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)That said the other LCDs also maintained black quite well, as did the VT50 plasma which, after the Sharp, had the best overall bright-room picture in the lineup.
47”
LCD
by c|net (Jan, 2012)First PCs, then mobile, and now TVs: all have succumbed to the "dual-processor = better" marketing ploy, and LG makes much of the fact that the TV features an LG Dual Core chipset.
size
55"
47"
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by c|net (Jul, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Samsung UN55ES8000, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
LM8600 by J.-Roman (May, 2012)The 3D when watching original 3D content is outstanding, specially taking into consideration that it's a passive 3D TV (with all the too-talked-about half-resolution 3D discussions - it still looks like full HD, whether it really is or isn't) with bright colors and deep, real-like, blacks.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) vs LG LM8600
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the LG LM8600
| Bigger | 55" | vs | 47" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 15% bigger | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 74.76% | vs | 66.09% |
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| Around 15% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) | LG LM8600 | ||
 |    Rated by 81 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by Rick--Rick (Jun, 2012) Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) | Rated by 49 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Jay-Thomas-Evans-Jr. (Jan, 2013) Rated 80% by by Ramkumar-Balaraman Rated 80% by by Adam-Turney (Nov, 2012) | |
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) Most even colors after calibration |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera ET5 Cheapest 3D glasses |
 | 6 | LG LM670 5-way tie: Biggest screen |
 | 7 | LG LM6700 2-way tie: Thinnest |
