The LG Infina 55LE8500 is a 55-inch Full HD 1080p LED HDTV featuring Full array LED backlights with local dimming; a 240Hz refresh rate; Netcast internet connection for access to Netflix, Skype, Napster, Youtube and VUDU on demand video service; DLNA compatible for music, photos and video; optional WIFI and THX certification.

LED technology can offer much higher dynamic contrast ratio leading to a deeper black level than standard LCD TV. There are Edge-lit and local dimming based LED backlights. The local dimming can avoid the inferior uniformity associated with Edge-lit models. Therefore, Full array LED backlights with local dimming LED TVs, such as the 55LE8500 will offer better picture quality.

LG 55LE8500 reviews

LG Infinia 55LE8500 55-inch 240Hz LED HDTV review at cnet 4/5 excellent

According to cnet, the LG 55LE8500 “produces among the deepest shades of black of any TV; superb shadow detail; exceedingly accurate color”, but ”
expensive; uneven backlight uniformity”, read the full review of LG55LE85500.

Comparing with LG LE9500 series, 55LE8500 series has 0.92 inch panel depth and 240Hz refresh rate. LE9500 series has a Uni-layer design with ultra-slim 0.33-inch bezel panel and 480Hz refresh rate.

LE8500 is one of the six series of LED TVs that LG will introduce this year. Other series include LE9500, LE7500, LE5500, LE5400 and LE3000. 55LE8500 is one of two models in LE8500 series, the other model is 47-inch 47LE8500.