LG TV 2021 – what’s new?
Let’s start with the updated Alpha 9 and Alpha 7 video processors , which came out in the 4th generation. At the same time, the flagship Alpha 9 received the abbreviation AI in its name, which indicates the use in its work of “deep learning algorithms to recognize scenes and genres and present the image in the best possible way, no matter what programs you watch,” as the company says.
Demonstration of Alpha 9 Gen 4 from the official website
As for the lineup, the highlight is the emergence of a new class of QNED TVs , which use MiniLED backlighting in the panel . In the LG hierarchy, they ranked high between OLED and NanoCell. MiniLED literally means miniaturization of LEDs. Tens of thousands of these tiny light sources, coupled with thousands of local dimming zones, deliver higher brightness and contrast than conventional LED TVs.
Interesting changes have been made to LG’s premium OLED lineup . First, the company is introducing an all-new A1 series designed to make the traditionally expensive OLED technology more accessible to consumers. Second, the range of screen sizes expands from five to seven with the addition of a large diagonal of 211 cm (83 inches) and a small diagonal of 107 cm (42 inches). Thirdly, the improved OLED Evo panel, which will be equipped with the LG G1 model, now stands apart from the usual brethren. And finally, LG decided to abandon the W model , which for its thinness was nicknamed the “TV wallpaper”.
2020 LG OLED WX
The rest of LG TVs, like QNED , are based on LCD technology. Their more advanced representatives are brought into a separate class NanoCell. Budget LCD models close the hierarchy.
In terms of design, we note the appearance of a floor stand for the LG OLED A1 , B1, C1 and G1 models . It is purchased separately and is compatible with older OLED B9 , C9 , BX, CX , GX and other series models.
2021 TVs are equipped with an updated, sixth version of the webOS platform . For the first time in many years, it has undergone a radical update, mainly affecting the home page interface, which stretches across the entire screen as opposed to the narrow ribbon of icons previously used.
The Magic Remote has also been updated with a more ergonomic shape, as well as a new Magic Tap function for easily transferring content from a smartphone to a TV screen using NFC technology.
As before, LG TVs stand out from the competition with powerful gaming features, including support for HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, eARC, AMD FreeSync, Nvidia G-Sync technologies. This year, a new feature, Game Optimizer, is introduced, which is a central hub in which information about all game parameters and settings is concentrated. Also note that this year, cloud gaming services Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now will become available for LG TV owners.
LG OLED 2021
LG OLED Z1 8K (195 cm, 223 cm)
It is the only 8K OLED model . Its price tag is sky-high, but the combination of the highest resolution with the unsurpassed quality of OLED is unique in itself. Of course, the model has the most advanced features, including a 120 Hz refresh rate, an Alpha 9 processor with a number of smart features, HDMI 2.1 support with accompanying VRR (G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium), eARC, ALLM, HDR10, HLG formats , Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos , Dolby Vision IQ technologies. Wireless communication technologies Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 are used.
The large screen version features a design with an integrated stand and a more powerful 80W audio system
The 195 cm version differs only in the traditional design and 60 W audio system
LG OLED G1 4K (140 cm, 165 cm, 195 cm)
This model has the marketing name Gallery, as it resembles a painting with its ultra-thin body. It is the only one of its kind equipped with an advanced OLED Evo panel , the main feature of which is higher brightness. This TV is primarily intended for wall mounting and therefore does not come with a stand. However, it can be purchased separately in two versions: standard and floor-standing.
The main differences between the G 1 and the Z 1 are screen resolution and design.
LG OLED C1 4K (122 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 195 cm, 211 cm)
This is the golden mean of OLED . This year, the model has been replenished with a modification with a large 211 cm screen .
Besides the standard panel OLED , differences C1 from G 1 lie in the design and the audio system. In C1 its power is 40 W, in G1 – 60 W.
LG OLED B1 4K (140 cm, 165 cm, 195 cm)
Unlike its older brothers, the B 1 is equipped with an Alpha 7 processor and two HDMI 2.1 ports instead of four.
LG OLED A1 4K (122 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 195 cm)
This is the most affordable LG OLED series and therefore the most modest in terms of features. The A1 has a 60Hz screen, an Alpha 7 processor, HDMI 2.0 ports without VRR support, and a 20W audio system. There are differences in design as well.
LG QNED MiniLED 2021
This backlit MiniLED series features full array local dimming IPS screens. Additionally, the Quantum Dot and NanoCell filters are used to improve the image quality. As a result, QNED TVs represent the ultimate evolution of LCD technology, the manufacturer says .
LG QNED99 8K (165 cm, 190 cm, 217 cm)
According to the manufacturer, the QNED 99 backlight features 30,000 MiniLEDs grouped into 2,500 local dimming zones.
The TV is equipped with an Alpha 9 processor and a 60W audio system. There are four HDMI 2.1 ports with support for AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, eARC and ALLM technologies. Many other features are similar to other premium TVs.
LG QNED95 8K (165 cm, 190 cm)
The main difference between this model and the QNED 99 is the screen refresh rate, which is 60 Hz instead of 120 Hz for the older brother.
LG QNED90 4K (165 cm, 190 cm, 217 cm)
Unlike older models QNED 8 K are used less powerful processor Alpha 7. Refresh Rate panel of this television is 120 Hz, the audio power – 40 watts.
LG QNED85 4K (165 cm, 190 cm)
This model is an analogue QNED 90 4 K except that the panel is equipped with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
LG NanoCell 2021
The main difference between these TVs and QNED is that they operate on standard backlighting of two types – direct and side. This series got its marketing name due to the use of a special filter made of nanoparticles in the panel, which improves the image quality in comparison with traditional LCD counterparts. All models except NANO75 / 77 use full array local dimming.
LG NANO99 8K (140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm, 217 cm)
This is a premium feature rich TV powered by an Alpha 9 processor, 120Hz panel, 60W audio system and four HDMI 2.1 ports with FreeSync Premium support.
LG NANO96 8K (140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm)
Unlike NANO99, it uses a panel with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and the audio system has a power of 40 watts.
LG NANO95 8K (140 cm, 165 cm)
The NANO 95 differs from the NANO 96 in its stand design. The first has two legs, the second has a central post.
LG NANO92 4K (140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm, 217 cm)
Compared to the previous model, there is a transition to 4K resolution and an Alpha 7 processor. The panel refresh rate is 120 Hz. Also, instead of four HDMI 2.1 ports, there are only two in addition to two HDMI 2.0 ports.
LG NANO90 4K (140 cm, 165 cm)
The NANO 90 differs from the NANO 92 in its stand design. The first has two legs, the second has a central post.
LG NANO86 4K (127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm, 217 cm)
Unlike previous models, there is a transition to a side lighting type (except for the largest diagonal of 217 cm, still working on direct lighting). Screen refresh rate – 120 Hz, processor – Alpha 7. Modifications with a diagonal of 190 cm and 217 cm have a 40 W audio system, others – 20 W.
LG NANO85 4K (127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm)
The NANO 85 differs from the NANO 86 in its stand design. The first has two legs, the second has a central post. The modification with a diagonal of 190 cm has an audio system with a power of 40 W, others – 20 W.
LG NANO81 4K (127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm)
This model uses a 60Hz side-lit panel. A standard quad-core processor is responsible for image processing. Instead of HDMI version 2.1, version 2.0 is used without VRR support (4 ports). Also, starting with this model, support for the Dolby Vision IQ function and the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos formats is discontinued .
LG NANO80 4K (127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm)
The modification with a diagonal of 190 cm has an audio system with a power of 40 W, others – 20 W.
The NANO 81 differs from the NANO 80 in its stand design.
LG NANO77 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm)
Unlike the previous model, the panel here has direct backlighting, but no local dimming function. Other differences are the 20W audio system for all modifications and the presence of three HDMI 2.0 ports instead of four.
LG NANO75 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm)
NANO 75 and NANO 77 differ in body color.
LG UHD TV
The next group is budget 4K LCD models.
LG UP81 4K (140 cm, 165 cm, 177 cm, 190 cm, 208 cm, 217 cm)
This model features a 60Hz direct-illuminated panel, a standard quad-core processor, three HDMI 2.0 ports with eARC and ALLM functionality, a 20W audio system, HDR10 and HLG support, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
However, the two largest UP 81 models with diagonals of 208 cm and 217 cm stand apart, as they are equipped with a 120 Hz panel, an Alpha 7 processor and support HDMI 2.1 with eARC and ALLM functions, but without VRR. In addition, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are supported .
LG UP80 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm, 152 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm)
The UP 81 differs from the UP 80 in the design of the stand and the range of diagonals.
LG UP78 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 190 cm)
The UP 77 has very similar specifications to the UP 81 with a slight difference in functionality, and also has two HDMI 2.0 ports instead of three.
LG UP77 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm, 152 cm, 165 cm, 177 cm, 190 cm)
The UP 77 differs from the UP 78 only in the design of the stand and the range of sizes.
LG UP76 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm)
The UP 76 is identical to the UP 77 , but in terms of design it has a more massive body with a solid bezel around the screen.
The 109 cm version is available in a rare white version.
LG UP75 4K (109 cm, 127 cm, 140 cm, 165 cm, 177 cm)
This model is identical to LG UP 76 , but has five sizes. Another difference between the UP 75 and its brethren is the use of a regular remote instead of the Magic Remote.
LG Full HD / HD TV
Finally, LG continues to release HD (1366 x 768) and Full HD (1920 x 1080) TVs . They are presented only in two small diagonals – 81 cm and 109 cm – and differ in modest characteristics.
They are equipped with a 60Hz panel with direct illumination, a quad-core processor, a 10W audio system, HDMI 1.4 ports, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Audio support, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless communication. Equipped with a regular remote control instead of the Magic Remote.
LG LM63 Full HD (81 cm)
Available in white and standard.
LG LM57 Full HD / HD (81 cm, 109 cm)
Small diagonal has HD resolution, large – Full HD.
LG LM55 HD (81 cm)
This model is not equipped with the webOS platform.
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