LG TVs

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 lineup compared

LG advertises this misleading marketing term as a so-called deep-learning algorithm that automatically recognises the nature of image content on the basis of an extensive visual database. For example, faces are supposed to appear more lifelike and screen texts are supposed to be displayed sharper. Ultimately, this is an upscaling method that usually only works via the standard setting of the television and only with content that has been authorised for this purpose.

With this function, you get an adaptive, meaning adjustable output of the audio signal. The frequencyHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s – When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second. range is thereby optimised for the type of audio content. An algorithm takes care of the automatic adjustment. For example, the playback can be optimised by the TV for speech without you having to manually intervene each time.

LG has been calling its central processing units the Alpha AI processors for several generations now. The sixth year of this development was published in 2023. Within a single generation, the manufacturer differentiates between three power levels: A5, A7 and A9. This order also determines the use in low-range, mid-range and high-range TVs.

A general indicator for the peak brightness of an OLED from LG is the so-called Brightness Booster. Even if no really useful information is given here in terms of measured values, you can use it to roughly estimate which category the TV falls into. If you read the addition “Max”, LG indicates that the screen can be up to 70 percent brighter compared to the OLED reference. If this information is missing, the screen is still around 30 percent brighter. If, on the other hand, you don’t see the designation at all, you’ve probably ended up with the entry-level model. The B series is currently the reference here.

In the 2021 model year, LG introduced the production style known as Gallery Design along with the OLED G1. Since then, the feature has remained within the G family. The special aspect of this is the extremely flat design throughout the casing. Therefore, respective devices are intended to be wall mounted. For this purpose, an adapted slim fit bracket is included in the scope of delivery instead of the usual stand.

With the Hands Free Voice Control, LG features a system that allows you to give voice commands using only your speech. Since there is no need to use a remote control with an integrated microphone, you talk directly with your TV. Instructions can be given easily this way. Finding and playing media content, for example, will be possible. In addition, the function is compatible with Amazon’s Echo and Google Home.

Devices that LG equips with at least the second generation of its OLED.EX technology are advertised under the label OLED Evo. Since 2023, this also includes televisions equipped with MLA technology. LG has not yet officially advertised this extra upgrade. However, if you come across the term “Brightness Booster Max” within the range of functions, this indicates that the screen has been manufactured this way.

This term is LG’s label for the motion blur enhancement function also known as Black Frame Insertion or BFI for short. Here, black image data is implemented in the displayed content. For this purpose, the display switches on and off in extremely short intervals. As a result, the image appears to be clearer for the viewer. Disadvantage: A generally darker reproduction and possible screen flicker.

For years, LG has been offering a unique solution in the field of TV control with the Magic Remote, which sets the Company apart from the products of its competitors. Usually, a cursor symbol appears as soon as you point to the TV screen. Without any delay, this pointer follows your hand movement. Quick and uncomplicated navigation around the menu structure is made possible this way.

The abbreviation MLA is short for Micro Lens Array and represents the third generation of OLED panels. Officially, the term does not appear at LG. Instead, the company disguises the light collimation technology by using the marketing term “Brightness Booster Max“. For more information, take a look at the entry “Brightness Booster”.

Based on NanoCell technology, LG has been releasing new TV models every year since 2017. The concept is based on tiny nanoparticles that contribute to improving colour accuracy. It focuses on the effective filtering of the colour spectrum between red and green. Doing so leads to a clearer colour separation and thus to a higher accuracy. Plus, these method contribute to lower light reflection and a wider viewing angle.

Models marketed as QNEDs use a so-called quantum dot display for the visualisation. This has a special layer in front of the backlight. The main advantage of this approach involves the use of small semiconductor crystals, which provide the TV set with a wider colour spectrum.

With the help of the Sound Sync function, you can connect your LG TV to compatible soundbars or full-fledged home cinema systems via Bluetooth. This eliminates the need for a cable solution to synchronise the audio output of the TV with an external sound system.

The option of switching on the Game Optimizer interface gives you a full overview of relevant game settings. For example, you can switch directly to the gaming mode or quickly activate individual features such as VRR or ALLM. In addition, optimised presets for different game genres are available to choose from if required.

TVs equipped with ThinQ AI have the ability to handle voice commands via remote control or hands-free voice control. You can also connect additional devices to the TV as part of a smart home setup and control them simply by speaking.

TruMotion is the marketing name for the so-called interframe calculation. Depending on your settings, the TV intervenes more or less strongly in the image content in order to make the motion smoother and thus clearer. To do so, the system calculates additional picture material based on the content being played with the help of a specific algorithm.

LG’s in-house operating system is hidden behind the marketing name webOS. Despite the numerous updates that have been made over the years, the user interface has kept its clarity. Thus, the design is still considered one of the most user-friendly on the market.