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Key Features

Self Lit LG OLED
Eye Comfort display
α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K: AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro
AI ThinQ : Home Dashboard, Hands-free Voice Control
True Cinema Experience : Dolby Vision™ IQ , Dolby Atmos®
Unlimited Entertainment: Netflix, Apple TV, G-Sync / Free-Syn Premium, HGiG, Instant Game Response ( VRR/ALLM), Sports Alert

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Self Lit LG OLED
Eye Comfort display
α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K: AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro
AI ThinQ : Home Dashboard, Hands-free Voice Control
True Cinema Experience : Dolby Vision™ IQ , Dolby Atmos®
Unlimited Entertainment: Netflix, Apple TV, G-Sync / Free-Syn Premium, HGiG, Instant Game Response ( VRR/ALLM), Sports Alert

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"A fabulously punchy and detailed picture..."(04/2021)

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"LG C1 OLED TV is almost ready to dazzle your eyes.“(04/2021)

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What makes OLED unlike anything else?

The answer is self-lit pixels. A self-luminous display technology that makes all the difference to your viewing experience. Unlike LED TVs that are restricted by backlight technology, LG OLED TVs are capable of extreme realism and unique designs.

A scene of the moon, LED on the left side with unclear black and OLED on the right with perfect black(play the video)

*Screen images simulated.

SELF-LIT PiXELS.
100 million reasons to love OLED.

When it comes to picture quality, OLED beats LED hands down. That's because OLED has millions of self-lit pixels capable of producing perfect black and accurate color. The result is a viewing experience like no other.

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A TV screen showing milky way, blue sky, and explosion of colorful dust with great quality(play the video)

Infinite Contrast

OLED puts LED in the shade.

Put simply, OLED has millions of self-lit pixels that can turn on and off to achieve perfect black and infinite contrast. That black is better than both mini-LED and LED TVs. So it doesn't matter how many thousands of backlights they have, LED TVs will still be in OLED's shadow.

100% Color Fidelity

OLED passes with flying colors.

Global testing agency Intertek has confirmed that LG OLED displays have 100% color fidelity. This means that the colors you see on the screen closely match the colors of the original image. So everything you watch looks as the creator intended.

A frame capturing the scenery of a magnificent mountain(play the video)

*Color fidelity determines whether a display's color accuracy is Delta E ≦2 across 125 color samples.
**83-inch LG OLED panel will be certified in the first half of 2021.

100% Color Volume

A dazzling display of color.

LG OLED TVs achieve full Color Volume thanks to the excellent color reproduction technology of LG TVs. With 100% Color Volume, LG OLED can express 100% of the DCI-P3 spectrum across a 3D color space that covers the TV's full luminance range. This means that colors remain vivid and lifelike with full saturation no matter how bright or dark the display.

In bright scene, A girl is lying on the grass and the entire color gets clearer and more vivid as color volume rises from 70% to 100%. In dark scene, a girl is holding a colorful umbrella and the entire color gets clearer and more vivid as color volume rises from 70% to 100%.

*Display Color Gamut Volume (CGV) is equivalent or exceeds the CGV of the DCI-P3 color space as verified independently by Intertek.
**70% Color Volume refers to LG's UHD TVs.
***Images simulated to enhance feature understanding.

Entertainment

Home to all your favorites.

Access the Netflix. Choose From the latest movies, TV shows, documentaries, and live sports, and find them all in one place.

*Netflix streaming membership required.
**Supported service may differ by country.

Dolby Vision IQ & Dolby Atmos

A transformative TV experience.

Dolby Vision IQ intelligently adjusts picture settings based on content genre and ambient surroundings, while Dolby Atmos delivers multi-dimensional surround sound — a powerful combination that produces breathtakingly cinematic results.

*Screen images simulated.

Christopher Nolan doing an interview in a theatre room

FILMMAKER MODE™

The director's vision brought to life.

FILMMAKER MODE™ turns off motion smoothing while preserving the original aspect ratios, colors, and frame rates. This accurately delivers the director's original vision, so you experience the film the way they intended.

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LG’s TV processing technology graph in the middle between input image on the left and vivid output on the right

HDR 10 Pro

Get the full range of enjoyment.

LG's own dynamic range technology, HDR 10 Pro, adjusts brightness to enhance color, reveal every tiny detail, and bring lifelike clarity to every image — it also intensifies regular HDR content. Now all your favorite movies and shows will be more vivid and vibrant from beginning to end.

Partnerships with Game Industry Leaders

An unbeatable combo.

LG continues to work with industry-leading companies to ensure you get the best possible gaming experience. We partnered with NVIDIA and AMD to make LG OLED TV the only G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync™ Premium certified TV. We also teamed up with AMD FreeSync. Combine all this with the stunning picture quality and ultra-fast response times of OLED and you're guaranteed to get the most out of gaming every time you play.

The Latest Gaming Specs

Play at the highest standard.

LG OLED TVs are capable of a 1ms response time, while support for VRR, ALLM, and eARC meets the latest HDMI 2.1 specifications. These features allow fast-moving content in higher resolution and smooth, synchronized graphics to give you a more lifelike experience and a better chance of winning. Additionally, OLED C1 and G1 are now the world's first TVs to support the incredible Dolby Vision® HDR at 4K 120Hz for gaming, enhancing the playing experience to previously unseen levels.

A display is showing a game scene that a man is holding a gun in the middle of a war in first person view. On the scene there is a game dashboard popped up. A game optimizer display is popped up when the game optimizer button is clicked on game dashboard.

Game Setting Controls

Complete and convenient control over game settings.

Game Optimizer provides optimized settings for various game genres including FPS, RPG, and RTS. You can access everything in one place for greater control over picture and sound. And toggle VRR, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and AMD FreeSync™ technologies. The new Game Dashboard is a simplified menu that lets you quickly check or make adjustments to certain game settings on the fly — all during gameplay. While the dashboard is open, you can go back to the optimizer to access more settings or change the color of the gaming style head up display.

*Availability of software updates may vary depending on model and region.
**The service will be available from the second half of the year.
***NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync™ Premium are only supported on Z1, G1, C1, and B1 models.

OLED Motion Pro

You've never seen movement like this.

Advanced motion handling technology reduces motion blur to deliver smoother action and a clearer viewing experience. Witness the quick and subtle detail of every play even during fast-paced sport.

*Screen images simulated.

Sports Alert

Never miss your team play.

Sports Alert notifies you before, during, and after games. You'll never have to worry about missing the big plays from your favorite teams, even when you're watching other content.

*Usage may vary by country.

A family sitting on a couch watching soccer on TV

Bluetooth Surround Ready

A clear home advantage.

Easily connect Bluetooth speakers for a true wireless surround sound experience. All the action sounds richer and more realistic, bringing the big-game atmosphere to your living room.

*Speakers sold separately.

OLED Design.
Innovation of unbelievable proportions.

LG OLED TVs redefine what TVs should look like. Their unbelievably slim designs take your breath away — they not only complement your home interior, they enhance it.

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Gallery Stand

Designed to stand out.

Picturesque works of art aren't just for walls anymore. The Gallery Stand gives you the freedom to place your TV out in the open and turn your home into a gallery.

*Gallery stand sold separately.

α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K

Brains that will blow your mind.

At the core of every LG OLED TV is the α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K, a groundbreaking chip that uses deep-learning algorithms to analyze and optimize content. Every adjustment to picture and sound is automatic, so everything you watch is spectacular.

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Two scenes automatically optimized in both picture and sound by a9 Gen4 AI Processor(play the video)

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AI Picture Pro

This is what pro looks like.

Using a vast database of over one million visual data points, the deep-learning algorithm recognizes content, removes noise, and optimizes picture quality. And the new Scene Detection feature can now analyze the type of scene being shown and improve the picture accordingly.

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AI Sound Pro

Sound turned up to pro.

By learning from more than 17 million audio data points, the processor identifies voices, effects, and frequencies so it can then optimize the sound by genre for a more immersive experience. And the new Auto Volume Leveling feature maintains consistent voice levels across different types of content.

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LG OLED.
We care about the bigger picture.

LG OLED TVs are safer for you and the environment than LED TVs. Because our TVs use self-lit pixels, it's more comfortable for your eyes when you watch for long periods. LG OLED panels have also been recognized as eco-friendly with reduced risk of hazardous emissions.

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Eye Comfort

Watch in comfort for longer.

If you worry about you and your family's eyes, LG OLED TVs provide a more comfortable way to watch for longer. They've been certified as low-blue light, flicker-free, and discomfort glare-free displays by international agencies TÜV Rheinland (TUV) and Underwriter Laboratories (UL). LG OLED TVs are also the first panels from any kind of TV to receive the Eyesafe® certification developed by TUV-Eyesafe®.

This is the card describing the "Eye Comfort Display". This is a scene of a boy watching TV in a prone position. Four logos have been placed for "Eye Comfort Display" certification.

*LG OLED TV sets, except LG OLED R, have been certified as low-blue light displays by TUV-Eyesafe®.
**LG OLED TV panels have been certified as flicker-free and discomfort glare free by UL.

Eco-friendly OLED

Caring is in our nature.

LG OLED TVs are officially eco-friendly. When compared with LED TVs, they're safer because they don't use backlights, they're made with less plastic, use fewer hazardous materials, and have a lower risk of producing indoor air pollutants.

Comparison of display layer composition of backlit LED TV and self-lit OLED TV(play the video)

*LG OLED TV panels have received Eco-Product certification from SGS.

AI ThinQ

Think you know smart?
Think again.

LG ThinQ is here to maximize your TV experience. Choose your favorite voice assistant and control your TV with your voice with an all new home screen to provide more convenience and control.

A TV screen showing various contents listed and recommended by LG AI ThinQ

A TV screen displaying newly designed home screen with personalized contents and channels

New Home

Welcome to your new home.

The newly designed home screen shows personalized content suggestions, gives you easier access to favorites, and lets you control connected devices all in one place.

Core functions of magic remote control shown in pictogram

New Magic Remote

More like a magic wand.

The redesigned Magic Remote has an ergonomic design that's easy to hold, and its point and scroll system allows faster searching. Built-in AI provides easy access to services, while hotkeys for major content providers give you shortcuts to all your favorites. In addition to all that you now have Magic Tap, a clever new trick that connects your phone to your TV.

*NFC support may differ by model.

Voice Command

Your central hub of convenience.

LG ThinQ allows simple command and control of your Home IoT ecosystem with natural voice recognition*.

*Supported menus and apps may vary by country.
**Menus displayed may be different upon release.
***Voice Command availability may vary by products and countries.

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*LG TV & Audio AR Experience is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

*This product does not include an antenna or the cables to connect an antenna or external devices.

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	Z1	G1	C1	A1

Features	The Zenith of LG OLED TV	Our Greatest 4K OLED TV	Our Most Chosen OLED TV	An Accessible OLED TV for everyone
Display	8K (7680x4320) 88 / 77"	4K (3840x2160) 77 / 65 / 55"	4K (3840x2160) 83 / 77 / 65 / 55 / 48"	4K (3840x2160) 77 / 65 / 55 / 48"
Audio	88": 4.2ch / 80W, 77": 4.2ch / 60W	4.2ch / 60W	2.2ch / 40W	2.0ch / 20W
Stand	88": stand	Wall-mount , Stand optional	Stand	Stand
Processor	α9 Gen4 AI Processor 8K	α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K	α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K	α7 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
Processing	AI Picture Pro(8K), AI Sound Pro	AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro	AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro	AI Picture, AI Sound
Color	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume
Eye Comfort	Low-blue light, Flicker-free	Low-blue light, Flicker-free	Low-blue light, Flicker-free	Low-blue light, Flicker-free
HDR	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG
Bandwidth	4 x HDMI 2.1*, 8K 120P	4 x HDMI 2.1*, 4K 120P	4 x HDMI 2.1*, 4K 120P	3 x HDMI 2.0*, 4K 60P
HDMI features	ALLM/eARC	ALLM/eARC	ALLM/eARC	ALLM/eARC
VRR	VRR / NVIDIA G-Sync/FreeSync	VRR / NVIDIA G-Sync/FreeSync	VRR / NVIDIA G-Sync/FreeSync	-
Gaming	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG
Smart	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay
Voice Control	Hands-free Voice Control	Hands-free Voice Control	Remote	Remote
Platform	webOS 6.0	webOS 6.0	webOS 6.0	webOS 6.0
	WHERE TO BUY	WHERE TO BUY	WHERE TO BUY	WHERE TO BUY

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Features
Display
Audio
Stand
Processor
Processing
Color
Eye Comfort
HDR
Bandwidth
HDMI features
VRR
Gaming
Smart
Voice Control
Platform


Z1	G1	C1	A1

The Zenith of LG OLED TV	Our Greatest 4K OLED TV	Our Most Chosen OLED TV	An Accessible OLED TV for everyone
8K (7680x4320) 88 / 77"	4K (3840x2160) 77 / 65 / 55"	4K (3840x2160) 83 / 77 / 65 / 55 / 48"	4K (3840x2160) 77 / 65 / 55 / 48"
88": 4.2ch / 80W, 77": 4.2ch / 60W	4.2ch / 60W	2.2ch / 40W	2.0ch / 20W
88": stand	Wall-mount , Stand optional	Stand	Stand
α9 Gen4 AI Processor 8K	α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K	α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K	α7 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
AI Picture Pro(8K), AI Sound Pro	AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro	AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro	AI Picture, AI Sound
100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume	100% Color Fidelity / Color Volume
Low-blue light, Flicker-free	Low-blue light, Flicker-free	Low-blue light, Flicker-free	Low-blue light, Flicker-free
Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG	Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 Pro / HLG
4 x HDMI 2.1*, 8K 120P	4 x HDMI 2.1*, 4K 120P	4 x HDMI 2.1*, 4K 120P	3 x HDMI 2.0*, 4K 60P
ALLM/eARC	ALLM/eARC	ALLM/eARC	ALLM/eARC
VRR / NVIDIA G-Sync/FreeSync	VRR / NVIDIA G-Sync/FreeSync	VRR / NVIDIA G-Sync/FreeSync	-
Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG	Game optimizer/Dashboard / HGiG
LG ThinQ AI, Airplay	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay	LG ThinQ AI, Airplay
Hands-free Voice Control	Hands-free Voice Control	Remote	Remote
webOS 6.0	webOS 6.0	webOS 6.0	webOS 6.0
WHERE TO BUY	WHERE TO BUY	WHERE TO BUY	WHERE TO BUY

*Magic Tap feature may differ by region or country.
*HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0 Bandwidth Ports.

DISPLAY

Type

4K OLED

Screen Size

48
Resolution

3840 x 2160

Color / Wide Color Gamut

Perfect Color
Color display bits / Billion Rich Colors

Yes

Contrast / Perfect Black

Perfect Black
Contrast / Dimming

Pixel Dimming

Contrast / Ultra Luminance

Ultra Luminance Pro
Motion / Refresh Rate

Refresh Rate 100(120)Hz

Platform

Main Processor (SoC)

α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
(O20)

Operating System (OS)

webOS Smart TV
Number of CPUs

Quad

Video and Picture Quality

AI Picture / Pro

AI Picture Pro - Face Enhancing

AI Upscaling

AI Upscaling
Auto Genre Selection

Yes (SDR/HDR/Dolby HDR)

Image Enhancing

Image Enhancing on SQM
AI Brightness Control

Yes

HDR

Cinema HDR
Dolby Vision IQ

Yes (HDMI/CP/USB)

HDR10 Pro

Yes (RF/HDMI/CP/USB)
HLG

Yes (RF/HDMI/CP/USB)

FILMMAKER MODE™

Yes
Dynamic Tone Mapping / Pro
(+ AI HDR Tone Mapping)

HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
(+ AI HDR Tone Mapping)

4K HFR

Yes (RF/HDMI/USB)
2K HFR

Yes (RF/HDMI/USB)

Motion Pro

OLED Motion Pro
Upscaler

4K Upscaler

HEVC

4K@120p, 10bit
VP9 (Video Decoder)

4K@60p, 10bit

AV1 (Video Decoder)

4K@60p, 10bit
G-Sync Compatible

Yes

FreeSync Compatible

Yes
HGIG Mode

Yes

Instant Game Response
(VRR/ALLM)

Yes
Picture Mode

Yes 9 modes
(Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, (ISF)Expert(Bright Room), (ISF)Expert(Dark Room))

Audio and Sound Quality

Speaker
(Sound Output)

40W
(WF:20W, 10W per Channel)

Channel

2.2 ch
Direction

Front Firing

Simultaneous Audio Output

Yes
DOLBY ATMOS

Yes

AI Sound / Pro

AI Sound Pro
AI Acoustic Tuning

Yes

Clear Voice

Clear Voice Pro
Bluetooth Surround Ready

Yes
(Required Bluetooth)

WiSA Speakers

Yes : WiSA 2.1ch
LG Sound Sync

Yes
(Required Bluetooth)

Sound Share

Yes
Audio Codec

AC4, AC3(Dolby Digital), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X

Sound Mode Sync

Yes
Sound Alive

Yes

AI Smart Function

ThinQ

Yes

Intelligent Voice Recognition

Yes
Speech to Text

Yes

LG Voice Search

Yes
AI UX

Yes

AI Home

Yes
AI Recommendation(AI)

Yes

Intelligent Edit

Yes
Home Dashboard

Yes

Apple Homekit

Yes
Mobile Connectivity

Yes

Screen Share

Yes
ThinQ App

Yes

Airplay2

Yes
Magic Explorer (AI Link)

Yes

Magic Remote Control

Built-In
Quick Access

Yes

Universal Control

Yes
360° VR Play

Yes

Related Content Search

Yes
Art Gallery

Yes

Apps (LG Store)

Yes
DIAL

Yes

Web Browser

Yes
Music Player -> Media Player

Yes

TV On With Mobile

Yes
Wi-Fi TV On

Yes

Bluetooth Low Energy On

Yes
(Required Bluetooth)
Network File Browser

Yes

Block access to harmful site

Yes
Hotel Mode

No

Sports Alert

Yes
Music Discovery

Yes

OSD Language

Yes (26)
Time Machine (DVR)

Yes

Digital Recording

Yes
Analog DVR

Yes

Time Shift

Yes

Broadcasting

Digital TV Reception(Terrestrial,Cable,Satellite)

Yes

Terrestrial

DVB-T2
Cable

DVB-C

Analog TV Reception

Yes
Data Broadcasting (Country Spec)

Yes
(Australia, NewZealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Iran, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka)

Teletext Page

Yes
[DVB] Subtitle

Yes

AD (Audio Description)

Yes
EPG (8days)

Yes