12 best LG TVs
LG is a South Korean manufacturer, ranked second in the world in sales of televisions. The products of this company are distinguished by the breadth of the price range. Everyone can choose their own TV, depending on their financial capabilities. At the same time, even low-end models are equipped with modern technologies. The percentage of breakdowns of LG TVs in the early years of work, according to the magazine Consumers Report, is almost as low as that of the giants - Sony and Samsung. But then LG service in Russia is almost better developed. In addition, the technology of this brand is considered to be one of the most stylish, and in terms of design, it can only be argued with by Sony.
In our ranking, we consider the best LG TVs (both low-cost models and premium) at the end of 2018 - the beginning of 2019.
Rating the best LG TVs - Top 12
Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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The best LG TVs for the kitchen | 1 | LG 32LK6190 | 9.4 / 10 | 22 754 |
2 | LG 32LK519B | 9.3 / 10 | 15 490 | |
LG's Best Cheap Full HD TVs | 1 | LG 43LK6200 | 9.6 / 10 | 29 542 |
2 | LG 43LK5910 | 9.5 / 10 | 24 880 | |
3 | LG 43LK5000 | 9.4 / 10 | 22 265 | |
LG's Best 4K UHD Smart LED TVs | 1 | LG 49UK7500 | 9.8 / 10 | 43 203 |
2 | LG 50UK6710 | 9.7 / 10 | 40 180 | |
3 | LG 49UK6300 | 9.6 / 10 | 32 590 | |
Top 4K Super UHD LED TVs LG | 1 | LG 55SK8500 | 9.9 / 10 | 75 950 |
2 | LG 55SK8100 | 9.8 / 10 | 59 530 | |
Best OLED 4K TVs from LG | 1 | LG OLED65W8 | 10 / 10 | 363 777 |
2 | LG OLED55C8 | 9.9 / 10 | 107 950 |
The best LG TVs for the kitchen
22 754
A good LG TV with excellent characteristics for a model with a small diagonal. Not a masterpiece in the field of design, but in the kitchen or in a small room it will look quite succinctly. The color is only white, which, by the way, is not at all a disadvantage. The screen size is 31.5 inches, the resolution is excellent - Full HD (1920x1080 pixels), the type of LED backlight is Direct (direct). To improve the color used technology Dynamic Color. Interestingly, even for such a compact format, the manufacturer has provided support for HDR10 and HLG. Of course, it is not worth waiting for serious indicators, but at least something. But with Smart TV everything is fine. The axis of WebOS 4.0 is quite smart, convenient. The processor is 4-core. Available: browser, application store, service LG channels plus, control function from a smartphone, Miracast. With Wi-Fi with good home Internet no problem. The most common remote that, in general, is expected. Main advantages:
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9.4 / 10
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They took to the kitchen just such a TV, so as not to pull the antenna cable. Smart channels go quite well, only occasionally hanging. Applications a little, but we have enough. The sound is better when setting the “Cinema” mode. |
15 490
The best low-cost LG TV when you need a TV without smart bells and whistle overpay for them. Simple, affordable, nice design, shows well. Display resolution is not the highest - 1366x768 pixels. (HD 720p). However, not the fact that you need more. The backlight is direct, because the body is a bit thick, but for this size there is no problem. LG 32LK519B is white, there is a black equivalent - 32LK510B. Of the technologies present, increases the saturation of 6 colors, Dynamic Color. Additional "improvers" - clarity scaling, noise reduction, True Motion. Network connection is not provided, but a full-fledged triple tuner - DVB-T2 / S2 / C. If digital broadcasting is not enough, you can use the built-in player or external devices to play multimedia content via USB, HDMI. Main advantages:
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9.3 / 10
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Small cute TV without frills. The color is perfect for our kitchen. Cable and broadcast shows well. The built-in player is quite adequate, there are no problems with reading the main formats. |
LG's Best Cheap Full HD TVs
29 542
Oh, it's too early to write off the format FHD 1080p. And the model LG 43LK6200 weighty evidence of this. The year of production of the TV is 2018. Accordingly, by analogy with the still actively selling earlier versions, the model will be relevant for quite some time. This is a TV with a classic for the Korean brand LG IPS matrix. Refresh rate - 50 Hz, Direct LED backlight. Made in a pleasant modern design for the eyes. The color rendition pleases that it is a merit of not only the panel itself, but also the Dynamic Color technology. Supports Active HDR. Tuner universal DVB-T2 / S2 / C. For external devices there are 3 HDMI and 2 USB sockets. However, you can do without them, because the available network connection via Wi-Fi, Ethetnet. Smart platform built on webOS 4.0. Supports voice recognition through a universal remote (included). Main advantages:
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9.6 / 10
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Good TV with normal resolution and convenient Smart. I see no reason to pay more for 4K. The main content is 1080p, there are still few channels even in it, and in UHD there are only paid ones. I like everything, everything suits. |
24 880
We continue our rating of the best LG TVs, the model of the lower 5 series, but there were no losses in terms of image quality compared to the sixth. Actually, on board is the same proprietary IPS panel with direct LED-backlit, the technologies are similar - Dynamic Color, Active HDR, True Motion - 100 (50 Hz). Correspondingly, the viewing angles are optimum 178 ° / 178 °, good colors, support for the reproduction of premium content (without increasing requirements). The processor is a 4-core processor capable of eliminating interference, enhancing sharpness, scaling low resolution. Simplifications touched intellectual opportunities. The “axis” is the same as WebOS 4.0, but you will have to be content with standard services - a browser, an app store, LG Plus channels, a music player. But with the "artificial intelligence", due to the lack of speech recognition functions, it will not be possible to communicate. Main advantages:
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9.5 / 10
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Quite pleased with the acquisition. The image of decent quality, Smart fit - smart and functional. The price tag is adequate. The legs, however, wide. On the old bedside table did not get up, hung on the wall. |
22 265
This inexpensive LG TV with a 42.5-inch FHD 1080p screen is best suited to those users who are fundamentally cheaper, simpler, but do not want to play with the quality of the toss. This is a TV in its classic sense, intended primarily for high-quality reception of digital broadcasting. Analogue is also able to catch. But who needs it now? So, the tuner. Accepts satellite, cable, terrestrial packages. Few? There is an HDMI connector on the back, another side and a USB port. Thus it is possible to connect external devices (TV boxes, players, game consoles), flash cards, hard drives. The image is good. Viewing angles - comfortable 178 ° / 178 ° (the norm for IPS). There is resolution scaling, noise reduction. HDR is not supported, which is expected from an 8-bit matrix and a simple processor. Main advantages:
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9.4 / 10
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Simple, reliable, neatly assembled model. Clearly exceeds the budget of the Russian-Chinese crafts. There is no smart. And god with him. We have a second, auxiliary TV in the apartment for TV channels and PC connection. |
LG's Best 4K UHD Smart LED TVs
43 203
Cool mid-level model. Pleasant design: small silver frame, slim body (side LED-lights), stylish crescent stand. The display size is 49 inches, there is a 55 версия version. The basis is the proprietary IPS panel, but not simple, but the Nano Cell. That is, due to the use of nanoparticles, the full color spectrum is reproduced. There is “4K Active HDR” on the TV, support for Ultra Luminance brightening technology is announced. There is even a local dimming algorithm, but, unfortunately, the efficiency is not as high as we would like. The graphics processor is 4 core. He is able to eliminate input noise, sharpening, scaling the resolution to 4K. Smart fast and feature-rich on webOS 4.0. Implemented artificial intelligence mode with voice query recognition. Sound system - 2 speakers of 10 watts each. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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Excellent color rendition for the TV of this price range. It seems like the matrix is real RGB, not RGBW. The sound is great. A bunch of settings. Smart is good. Remote and voice control - cool! |
40 180
A kind of unique TV line 2018. Here, LG unexpectedly applied not a proprietary IPS matrix, but a more familiar VA competitor with an RGB pixel structure. The only clarification: in the general line UK671 this applies only to the diagonals of 50 and 70 inches. For other versions (43, 55, 65) - everything is regular. As a result, we get the present not cut down 4K resolution, good contrast values, really black. Payback is somewhat limited viewing angles. However, the game is worth the candle. In terms of technology, everything is similar to the 7 series - 4K Active HDR, Ultra Luminance, True Motion 100 - but without the Nano Cell. Clever features are provided by webOS 4.0. There is a voice assistant, LG 200+ channels and a lot more. Of course, there are all the necessary interfaces for external connections: 4 x HDMI, 2 x USB, LAN, audio output (optical only). For wireless connections there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Main advantages:
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9.7 / 10
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Relatively inexpensive model with excellent image quality. Excellent functionality, smart features are good by default and extendable through the company app store. |
32 590
Representative 4K LG entry level TVs. The main advantage is an affordable price with good quality and overall quality. To make it clearer, it shows 49UK6200 not worse than some of the more expensive fellows, but is deprived of certain comfortable "chips". The model has a 49-inch screen on the IPS matrix with a backlit Direct LED. The resolution is 3840 × 2160 px (UHD). Implemented Active HDR technology with support for multiple formats, including HDR 10 and HLG. Sound - 2x10 W, Ultra Surround surround effect. Smart TV platform is based on webOS 4.0. There is even an intelligent system LG ThinQ AI. But the voice control will be available in case of additional purchase of the Magic Remote, which is not included in the basic kit. Main advantages:
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9.6 / 10
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For its price is a good TV. It is a pity that the remote with a microphone is not included by default, but it is supported The colors are good, the design is normal. Smart hung up a couple of times, but overall it's great. |
Top 4K Super UHD LED TVs LG
75 950
An excellent high-tech TV, by the example of which the Korean brand LG seems to want to prove that the possibilities of LED technology are far from exhausted. The LG 55SK8500 model is equipped with a Nano Cell display with excellent color accuracy. Refresh rate - 120 Hz, digit capacity - pure 10 bits. A very important element is the Slim Direct LED backlight with Full Array Dimming full matrix dimming system. This method achieves excellent contrast, black depth, which is especially valuable when using the IPS matrix. For improving the quality of the original image meets the intelligent processor α7. The TV has 4K Cinema HDR technology with support for many formats, including Dolby Vision. The sound system has a 2.2 (40 W) configuration. Main interfaces for external connections: 4 x HDMI, 3 x USB, optical audio output. Main advantages:
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9.9 / 10
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Very serious tv. Against the backdrop of competitors worth adequate money. The colors are chic, the contrast, the depth of black is quite good. Impressed with the advanced features of Smart TV. Remote with a cool microphone. |
59 530
Quite a successful model, but the characteristics are simpler than the above SK8500. But the price tag is significantly lower, which can be crucial for many potential buyers. Anyway, the LG 55SK8100 TV belongs to the premium Super UHD class, it has a Nano Cell display with a frame rate of 120 Hz. What does this give? Vibrant and accurate colors, smooth reproduction of dynamic images. With regards to simplifications, this is a simpler and not so uniform side Edge LED backlight, there is a local dimming system, but it is far from properties that are completely massive. With Smart TV, everything is fine: WebOS 4.0, ThinQ, voice recognition through the standard Magic Remote control, LG Plus channels and many other things. The audio system involved 2 speakers of 10 watts. It is not entirely clear why Dolby Atmos is claimed here, but what is, that is. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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TV is good. Shows excellent, fast and rich Smart, cool remote-pointer. House hung on the wall - it looks great. Obviously, it does not reach the level of OLED, but in its class it is definitely one of the best. |
Best OLED 4K TVs from LG
363 777
The case when LG is literally out of competition. The flagship 2018 LG is technically and functionally superior. Ultra-thin frameless panel is designed only for wall hanging in wallpaper format. All interfaces are on the soundbar, connected to the display with a single flat cable. Diagonal of the TV - 65 inches. If you want more and enough money, there is an option 77ʺ. The very concept of self-luminous pixels (OLED) implies an infinite contrast and an unsurpassed black depth, excellent color reproduction. And with the α9 smart processor, the overall picture quality becomes almost a reference. Especially when it comes to playing HDR content (Dolby Vision, HLG and HDR10 Pro, Advanced from Technicolor). The capabilities of the Smart TV platform are maximum. The sound system has a 4.2 configuration and real Dolby Atmos support.Complete remote control Magic Remote. Main advantages:
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10 / 10
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The best that is in 4K format. Expensive, but worth it. The image is simply gorgeous, the soundbar is an alternative to the bulky home theater. HDR video look through Smart. The processor pulls great. |
107 950
Who said that 4K OLED TVs are only available to favorites? Not at all. Here is a real example. The average diagonal size is 55 inches, but there are more options - 65 and 77ʺ. The picture is almost perfect, the reason for which is the advanced technology of self-highlighting pixels and the presence on board of the innovative α9 graphics processor. The design is integral. That is, all interfaces and speaker system with a display are inseparable. In the lower part of the case there is a slight thickening, so hanging the TV right against the wall will not work. However, the gap will be small, plus there is a stand for desktop placement. A good platform is Smart TV with ThinQ artificial intelligence, voice query recognition. Sound Configuration 2.2. Power - 40 watts. Dolby Atmos is supported, but, of course, in the absence of high-rise speakers, it’s more virtual. Main advantages:
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9.9 / 10
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Cool! That's where the true black, accurate colors. Brightness values are far from perfect, which does not prevent the TV from displaying HDR content smartly. Smart just flies. The sound is normal, but I want to buy a receiver with acoustics. |
Which LG TV is better to choose?
Choosing a TV, you need to take into account a number of relevant parameters, depending on personal requests and needs.
Display type. There is an opportunity to take OLED, you need to take. A cheaper premium alternative is the Nano Cell. Conventional LG models carry the IPS matrix more often (RGB priority), less often VA. Both the one and the other have their advantages and disadvantages, therefore it is better to compare, draw conclusions.
Screen size must match the area of the room. After all, it will be strange to watch a large TV from too close a distance, and a small one at a considerable distance.
Resolution. For compact devices, you can limit yourself to, in fact, the obsolete HD 720p format, but more is better. The choice of Full HD TV makes sense if you are mostly interested in digital channel packages, standard 1080p content, which, by the way, is still the most common. Ultra HD is our present, which will soon begin to tread on the heels of the future in the form of 8K (there are already such TVs, and there will be more). Films, videos in 4K have now become available, many providers even offer broadcasting in such a resolution. In addition, standard video can be scaled to a level of clarity comparable to UHD.
HDR support. Now read the content in high dynamic range can most TVs. Another question is how do they do it? Achieve high-quality playback can only with a decent stock of brightness, contrast, resolution of the matrix of 10 bits. These properties have displays of top-end expensive models, in the rest of the HDR there is more likely nominally.
One way or another, the main factor may be price. Everyone decides how much money is willing to spend. The main thing is that the new TV really pleased with a good image and functionality. And then an old truth suggests itself - there are no comrades to taste or color.
Have a good shopping!