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Premium TV Buying Checklist: 8 Features Worth Paying For

09/25/2026

By LG IN

True entertainment lovers always have a hard time finding the best TV. Whether it is something as accessible as a TV under 1 lakh, or a premium LG OLED, when you know you are investing in the right features, it never hurts to spend on a premium TV. But which are these premium features, exactly — the ones actually worth paying extra for, rather than marketing shine? Here are the 8 hero features that set a premium LG TV apart, grouped by category.

8 Key Features, at a Glance

AI Features

AI Picture Pro & AI Sound Pro — real-time, scene-by-scene picture and audio optimisation
Multi-AI Search & AI Chatbot — natural-language search and instant answers via Gemini
AI Concierge & AI Voice ID — personalised recommendations tied to who's speaking

Smart Processor

α AI Processor (up to α11 Gen3) — the chip powering every AI feature in real time

webOS

webOS + Re:New Program — up to 4 software upgrades over 5 years, secured by LG Shield

Personalisation

My Page — a personal hub for weather, calendar, and sports scores at a glance/p>
AI Voice ID-based profiles — one TV, tailored recommendations per household member

TV for Gamers

Game Optimizer, VRR & ALLM — one-place control for tear-free, low-lag gameplay, plus the Gaming Portal for console-free cloud gaming

1-3. AI Features: The Real Differentiator

This is where the hero features live, and it is the single biggest reason a premium LG TV feels different from a regular one out of the box. LG's α (Alpha) AI Processor doesn't just decode video — it drives real-time, scene-by-scene optimisation. AI Picture Pro analyses each scene pixel by pixel to enhance resolution, brightness, contrast, and sharpness, using Dual Upscaling and Dynamic Tone Mapping. AI Sound Pro does the same for audio, using AI Voice Remastering Pro and Virtual 11.1.2 Surround so dialogue stays clear even when the score swells.

Then there's the interaction layer. Multi-AI Search, powered by both Google Gemini, lets you ask a natural-language question like "what sports games are on tonight?". AI Concierge learns your watch history and viewing patterns, surfacing personalised keywords and recommendations with a single press of the AI button.

AI Chatbot resolves TV-related questions in plain conversation, and AI Voice ID recognises who is speaking and instantly loads their profile — genuinely useful in a multi-person household where everyone's watchlist looks different.

All of this is triggered from one place: the AI Magic Remote*, which replaces buttons with a point-and-click motion sensor, and scroll wheel.

*Please note some models state that the AI Magic Remote is sold separately.

4. Smart Processor: The Engine Behind Everything

Every AI feature above only works because of the chip underneath it. LG's AI TVs run on α5 AI Processors or higher, scaling up through α7, α8, and α9 to the flagship α11 AI Processor Gen3 on the newest OLED evo models. In short, the smart processor is not a spec to skim past — it is what decides whether the capabilities of your screen.

5. webOS: The Platform That Keeps Paying Off

webOS is LG's smart TV platform, and its biggest advantage over the life of the TV is longevity. The webOS Re:New Program supports up to four software upgrades over five years, so a premium LG TV keeps gaining features long after purchase, not just at the point of sale. To know the difference between Android & webOS, you can read this blog.

6-7. Personalisation: A TV That Adjusts to You, Not the Other Way Around

Personalisation is where AI Voice ID and AI Concierge earn their keep together. Log in by voice, and the TV surfaces your own recommendations, watchlists, and app preferences — not a generic shared profile. My Page acts as a personal hub for weather, calendar widgets, and favourite sports scores at a glance. For a household sharing one TV across different viewing habits, this alone can be worth the premium — it turns one screen into several personalised ones.

8. Built for Gamers: Where Picture Quality Meets Performance

A premium TV for gamers needs more than a fast panel — it needs software that gets out of the way. Game Optimizer is LG's control centre for gaming, letting you toggle VRR, ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, and AMD FreeSync Premium in one place, with genre-specific presets for FPS, RPG, and RTS titles. LG's OLED evo TVs go further, supporting 4K VRR up to 165Hz and VESA ClearMR 10000 certification for genuinely blur-free motion. On top of that, the Gaming Portal brings cloud gaming — NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, and Blacknut — directly to the TV, no console required.

Conclusion

A premium TV is worth the spend when the features genuinely change how you watch — not just how the spec sheet reads. LG's AI features, the processor driving them, webOS's long software life, real personalisation, and serious gaming chops are the hero features that set a premium LG TV apart. When comparing models, check these first — screen size and resolution matter, but these are the features that decide how the TV feels to use, every single day. Check out LG TV & Soundbar Range to select a TV that fits your requirements and budget.

* Disclaimer: The features mentioned may vary from model to model. It is advised to check LG India website and product detail pages to check the accurate speculations.

FAQs

A. If picture quality is the priority, yes — OLED's self-lit pixels deliver deeper blacks and richer contrast than LED-based panels like QNED or NanoCell, since each pixel switches off individually instead of relying on a backlight. It is a genuine step up for movies, dark scenes, and HDR content specifically, though QNED remains a strong, more accessible alternative if screen size matters more than absolute contrast.

A. Here are 10 LG Smart TVs spanning OLED, QNED, and UHD tiers, each linked to its official LG India page:

A. Look for a TV that combines a high-contrast panel with a capable AI processor rather than optimising for just one use case — an OLED evo model with α9 or α11 AI Processor Gen3 handles fast sports motion, cinematic HDR content, and everyday web series equally well, since AI Picture Pro and AI Sound Pro adjust automatically per scene rather than needing separate picture modes for each.

A. You can connect the TV directly to the soundbar using HDMI ARC/eARC. SC9S soundbar explains this connectivity path in detail.