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LG just brought a 55-inch 4K Smart TV to Ghana priced at ₵7,299, and it’s loaded with features that might interest anyone thinking about upgrading their TV setup. The model — the LG 55UA85006LA — packs an AI processor and upscaling tech that claims to make even lower-quality content look sharper on your screen.
Here’s what you actually need to know about it.
What’s Inside: The AI Processor and Upscaling
The TV’s main selling point is its α7 AI Processor Gen8, which does two things that matter: it upscales lower-resolution video to near-4K quality, and it adjusts picture and sound on the fly based on what you’re watching. If you’re streaming football from YouTube or watching a film on Netflix, the TV’s supposed to automatically fine-tune colors, brightness, and sound.
The upscaling is the practical win here. If you’re watching content that comes in at 1080p or lower, the AI upscaling tries to guess missing detail and boost it to 4K-like sharpness. It won’t be perfect, but it’s likely to be noticeably better than watching standard definition on a big screen.
It also supports HDR10 Pro, which means brighter, more vibrant colors if the content supports it.
Gaming and Remote Features
If you’re a gamer, the TV has HDMI 2.0 eARC, ALLM (low-lag mode), and HGiG support — jargon for “your PlayStation or Xbox will run smoothly with minimal delay.”
The Magic Remote is a touchpad-style controller with a scroll wheel and voice button. You can point at it like an air mouse or speak commands. It also has AI Voice ID, which means it can recognize individual voices and show personalized recommendations to different family members.
How It Stacks Against Rivals
At ₵7,299, the LG 55UA85006LA sits in the mid-range for 55-inch 4K TVs in Ghana. The AI upscaling and Magic Remote are features that help differentiate it in its price bracket.
The real difference is upscaling quality — LG’s processor is genuinely good at this, but you’ll only see the benefit if you watch a lot of streaming content or lower-quality sources. If you mostly watch content at its native resolution, the gap narrows.
Practical Takeaway
At ₵7,299, this TV makes sense if you stream a lot and want AI upscaling to make that content look better. The Magic Remote and voice ID are nice touches but not deal-breakers. If you’re shopping right now, compare it side-by-side with other options at your local electronics shop — picture quality matters more than specs on paper.
Where to buy: Get4Less Ghana. Estimated delivery is 3 days.
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