LG’s 2023 OLED TVs offer a wide variety of choices that will appeal to most consumers in search of an OLED TV
LG hit the ground running with their version of OLED TVs in the US; now, ten years later, LG is the world’s #1 OLED TV brand. Since then, I’ve been a big fan of their OLED displays, and for good reason. LG’s OLED TVs deliver top-notch picture quality and are loaded with the latest tech and features.
The following info in italics is from LG’s press release:
LG’s latest OLED TVs elevate the viewing experience with self-lit picture quality, powerful image processing technologies, and an upgraded webOS platform providing even more smart features, as well as access to an ever-increasing library of lifestyle services.
LG introduced the world to the first-ever large-screen OLED a decade ago, and since then, the company has continued to lead the premium TV market. Its cutting-edge OLED TVs keep evolving to deliver ever-greater value to consumers and have earned many accolades from respected tech media outlets and industry experts. Renowned for their superb picture quality, LG OLED TVs produce vibrant pictures, with perfect black and an infinite contrast ratio for images that are remarkably lifelike.
In addition to delivering new and more immersive viewing experiences, LG’s self-lit pixel technology has enabled the company to create visually stunning TV form factors, including market-firsts such as the rollable LG SIGNATURE OLED R, and the bendable LG OLED Flex. Among its latest triumphs are the LG SIGNATURE OLED M, a 97-inch OLED TV with Zero Connect technology enabling wireless transmission of video and audio, and OLED T, a transparent OLED TV that redefines spatial integration and the user experience.
LG’s 2023 OLED lineup in the U.S. features upgraded G3 and C3 OLED EVO series TVs. Thanks to the precision and performance of LG OLED evo technology and the new α9 Gen6 AI Processor, the new models provide improved brightness and color volume2 along with amazing clarity and detail.
The latest Alpha series processor utilizes LG’s sophisticated AI-assisted Deep Learning tech to ensure outstanding picture and sound quality. AI Picture Pro now offers improved upscaling for clearer images and also includes OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, which helps reveal hidden details and brings greater depth to every frame. OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro ‘splits’ the picture into 20,000 blocks, analyzing each in real-time to detect the darkest and brightest areas and deliver precision HDR optimization to increase viewers’ sense of immersion. Additionally, AI Picture Pro features HDR Expression Enhancer, a picture processing technology that detects and refines important onscreen objects (e.g., people’s faces) in each scene; giving them a more lifelike quality with enhanced sharpness and three-dimensionality by applying tone mapping based on deep learning. In addition to fine-tuning image reproduction, the α9 AI Processor Gen6 powers LG’s AI Sound Pro, which provides virtual 9.1.2 surround sound from the TVs’ built-in speakers to help sweep viewers up in whatever they are watching.
Another significant upgrade applied to this year’s OLED evo G3 series is LG’s Brightness Booster Max technology, which incorporates brand-new light control architecture and light-boosting algorithms to increase brightness by up to 70 percent.3 Brightness is mapped and controlled on a pixel-by-pixel basis, resulting in sharper, more realistic images. The application of Super Anti Reflective technology4 effectively reduces visual distractions, such as light glare and reflections, so that users can focus all their attention on what is on screen, even in a brightly lit environment.
LG’s 2023 G3 OLED evo models also boast an aesthetic upgrade via the introduction of the ultra-seamless One Wall Design. Leaving no visible gap when wall mounted5, this year’s models bring style and effortless elegance to the living room or wherever users choose to install them. Furthermore, LG’s latest OLED TVs are easy to move or mount on the wall due to the use of a composite fiber material6 that reduces each unit’s overall weight. For installation flexibility, LG’s 2023 OLED evo C3 series models come with the Swivel Stand,7 which lets users turn the screen to match the angle of their viewing position.
LG’s latest TVs set themselves apart from the competition with a refreshed, more personalized, user experience in 2023. Featuring the latest version of webOS, this year’s models introduce the all-new Home: a redesigned user interface (UI) that offers a range of customization options and more convenience than ever. The new Quick Cards – grouped into convenient categories such as Home Office, Gaming, Music, and Sports – present users with a fast, simple way to access the content and services they use the most.
Designed for everyone, the new webOS makes it easy for anyone using the TV to enjoy personalized recommendations, which are determined based on viewing history and viewing habits. Helping deliver a deeply personalized user experience on LG OLED TV is AI Concierge. In addition to presenting each user with a curated list of content choices based on their past usage and search inquiries, AI Concierge provides a selection of keywords for browsing trending content. It also suggests useful settings, options, and modes (including the Family care setting, Eye Comfort mode, Multi-View mode, clock setting, Bluetooth speaker connection, and mute sound) for customizing the viewing and user experience.
LG OLED TVs continue to support the image- and audio-enhancing capabilities of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. What’s more, this year’s LG TVs offer seamless integration with the latest LG Sound Bars, supplying outstanding multi-channel surround sound with IMAX Enhanced Sound quality powered by DTS:X. LG TV and LG Sound Bar also combine to offer WOW Orchestra8, which utilizes every audio channel across both products to create stronger, more immersive sound, and the convenient WOWCAST9, which makes it possible to connect the two devices wirelessly.
Furthermore, LG’s 2023 OLED TV models support several features enabled by HDMI 2.1a, the most recent update to the HDMI specification. They are also the first TVs to be certified by the HDMI organization for the recently announced Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS-VRR). QMS-VRR can eliminate the momentary ‘black screen’ that sometimes occurs when switching between content played from different source devices connected to the TV via HDMI.10
The ultimate gaming displays, LG’s self-lit OLED TVs come with an ultra-fast 0.1 millisecond response time, low input lag, and up to four HDMI 2.1 48Gbps bandwidth ports. LG OLED TVs are also equipped with Game Optimizer – allowing users to quickly select and switch between game-genre display presets, including the new, customizable ‘User’ preset, and many other gaming-specific features. Settings for G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium, and HDMI-VRR with HGiG are easily accessible from the Game Optimizer as well. Additionally, LG OLED TVs feature the Game Dashboard, an overlay menu that provides a range of useful controls and information on display settings and performance that users can quickly access while they play.
LG’s 2023 OLED TV Lineup
LG A3 4K Smart OLED TV
Size: 48″, 55″ and 65″
- Display: 4K OLED, (3840 x 2160), 60Hz, OLED Color Gamut
- Processor: α7 AI Processor 4K Gen6
- AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control
- HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
- Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Pixel Dimming, 10 Picture modes
- HGIG mode, ALLM, Game Optimizer, Apple Airplay2
- webOS 2.3
- Magic Remote Control
- Audio: 20W, 2.0 channel, Down Firing, AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos and Digital
- Ports: x3 HDMI (supports eARC, ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1); x 2 USB (2.0), Ethernet, RF Input, SPDIF
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5 and Wi–Fi 5
LG B3 4K Smart OLED TV
Size: 55″ ($999), 65″ ($1,299) and 77″ ($1,799)
- Display: 4K OLED, (3840 x 2160), 120Hz Native, OLED Color Gamut
- Processor: α7 AI Processor 4K Gen6
- AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control
- HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
- Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Pixel Dimming, 10 Picture modes
- HGIG mode, ALLM, Game Optimizer, OLED Motion
- G-sync, FreeSync Compatible, and VRR
- webOS 2.3
- Magic Remote Control
- Audio: 20W, 2.0 channel, Down Firing, AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos and Digital
- Ports: x4 HDMI (supports eARC, ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1); x2 USB (2.0), Ethernet, RF Input, SPDIF
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi 5
LG C3 4K Smart OLED evo TV
Size: 42″ ($999), 48″ ($1,049), 55″ ($1,299), 65″ ($1,599), 77″ ($2,499) and 83″ ($3,999)
- Display: 4K Ultra HD, (3840 x 2160), 120Hz Native, OLED Color Gamut
- Processor: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen6
- AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control
- HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
- Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Pixel Dimming, 10 Picture modes
- HGIG mode, ALLM, Game Optimizer, OLED Motion
- G-sync, FreeSync Compatible, and VRR
- webOS 2.3
- Magic Remote Control
- Audio: 40W, 2.2 channel, Down Firing, AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos, and Digital
- Ports: x4 HDMI (supports eARC HDMI 2, ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1a); x3 USB (2.0), Ethernet, RF Input, SPDIF
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi 5
LG G3 4K OLED evo TV
Size: 55″ ($1,799), 65″ ($2,299) 77″ ($3,499) and 83” ($4,999)
- Display: 4K OLED, (3840 x 2160), 120Hz Native, OLED Color Gamut
- Processor: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen6
- AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control
- HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
- Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Pixel Dimming, 10 Picture modes
- HGIG mode, ALLM, Game Optimizer, Apple Airplay2, OLED Motion
- G-sync, FreeSync Compatible and VRR
- webOS 2.3
- Magic Remote Control
- Audio: 60W, 2.0 channel, Down Firing, AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos and Digital
- Ports: x4 HDMI (supports eARC HDMI 2, ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1a); x3 USB (2.0), Ethernet, RF Input, SPDIF
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi 6E
LG Z3 8K Smart Signature OLED TV
Size: 88″
- Display: 8K OLED, (7680 x 4320), 120Hz Native, OLED Color Gamut
- Processor: α9 AI Processor 8K Gen6
- AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 8K, AI Brightness Control
- HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
- Filmmaker Mode, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Pixel Dimming, 10 Picture modes, OLED Motion
- HGIG mode, ALLM, Game Optimizer, Apple Airplay2, G-Sync Compatible,
- FreeSync Compatible, and VRR
- webOS 2.3
- Premium Magic Remote w/ NFC
- Audio: 80W, 4.2 channel, Front Firing, AI Sound Pro, Dolby Digital
- Ports: x4 HDMI (supports eARC, ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1a); x3 USB (2.0), Ethernet, RF Input, SPDIF
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi 6E
LG M Series 4K OLED evo TV
Size: 77” ($4,999), 83” ($7,999) and 97” ($29,999)
- World’s 1st OLED with 4K 120hz wireless connectivity
- Zero Connect Box wirelessly transmits HDMI sources to the TV
- One Wall Design with included wall bracket for virtually seamless wall mounting
- Smart TV with Magic Remote and over 300 LG Channels
- Cinematic picture and sound from Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos⁷ and Filmmaker Mode
- 5-year panel warranty
- Display: 4K OLED, (3840 x 2160), 120Hz Native, OLED Color Gamut
- Processor: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen6
- AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control
- HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
- Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Pixel Dimming, 10 Picture modes
- HGIG mode, ALLM, Game Optimizer, Apple Airplay2, OLED Motion
- G-sync, FreeSync Compatible and VRR
- webOS 2.3
- Magic Remote Control
- Audio: 60W, 2.0 channel, Down Firing, AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos, and Digital
- Ports: x4 HDMI (supports eARC HDMI 2, ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1a); x3 USB (2.0), Ethernet, RF Input, SPDIF
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi 6E
Note: LG’s new C3, G3 & Z3 all feature HDMI 2.1a, which enables Quick Media Switching (QMS) or QMS-VRR to eliminate the black screen you see whenever you switch between devices that operate at different frame rates.
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