The South Korean company is one of the leading TV manufacturers in the world. Which models are worth paying attention to in 2022, KP finds out
The best LG TVs. Photo: pixabay.com
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1. LG OLED65C8
OLED LG OLED65C8. Photo: LG
One of the most advanced models in the current model line of the South Korean brand. The huge 65-inch panel is made using OLED technology, which means the picture here will be very bright, and the black color will be really deep. However, in place and all the shortcomings of the screen on organic LEDs — the likelihood of burnout and some “acidity” of color reproduction. The display resolution is 3840×2160 pixels, the TV can play high-definition video and update the picture at an honest 100 Hz. Smart TV here runs branded webOS from LG. It is a TV-optimized platform with a large number of applications. The number of interfaces and ports will suit any user. The TV for its size weighs a little — 21 kg, and has a thickness of only 47 mm.
Pros and cons
High-quality screen with maximum performance, progressive design
Big price
2. LG 55SK8500
LG 55SK8500. Photo: LG
55-inch TV with an interesting screen made using proprietary LG technology. The 55SK8500 has an IPS display, but called Nano Cell. The Koreans do not disclose the details of this technology, naming only its advantages — improved color reproduction, extended dynamic range and a wide viewing angle. In many ways, the display can compete in picture quality with OLED. The rest of the TV screen is a 4K matrix with a refresh rate of 100 Hz. There is also webOS smart TV, which means there will be no problems with applications and the Internet. By the way, about the last one. Some users complain about Wi-Fi failures and slow wired connection. And for some unknown reason, LG also installed USB 2.0 ports on the modern model.
Pros and cons
The Nano Cell screen delivers a great picture without the drawbacks of OLED, the high refresh rate of the picture makes the TV a great solution for gamers
Questions about internet connection speed
3. LG 32LJ500V
LG 32LJ500V. Photo: LG
The 32-inch TV model was introduced in 2017, but still remains a great budget option. An inexpensive TV has a good FullHD-matrix with good color reproduction. The device “out of the box” supports the DVB-T2 terrestrial digital television standard, to which broadcasting has switched in Russia. But not without a fly in the ointment, which consists in a small number of ports and the absence of an audio jack, which is why you cannot connect your favorite headphones directly to the LG 32LJ500V.
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Pros and cons
Good screen, adequate price for functionality
A poor set of interfaces for connections
4. LG 49UK6200
LG 49UK6200. Photo: LG
The thin bezel 48.5‑inch TV looks like a balanced model for a wide range of buyers. The display here is made using IPS technology and has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels. The viewing angle is 178 degrees, and the picture is updated at a frequency of 50 Hz. There was also a smart TV here, for it there is also a 4 GB drive in the TV itself. In the shortcomings, you can write down the points on which the manufacturer saved. For example, the LG 49UK6200 does not have a 3.5mm audio jack, and the remote is not a Magic Remote, which means that managing smart functions will not be easy.
Pros and cons
Low price for size and 4K, smart TV without limits
Annoying savings on the audio jack and remote control
5. LG 43UK6300
LG 43UK6300. Photo: LG
One of the smallest 4K TVs available. 43 inches, IPS-matrix and low brightness of 200 cd/m2. The webOS operating system has all the advantages of the LG shell, and the performance of the TV is not satisfactory. However, users often complain about the excessive thickness of the case, the classic remote and flimsy-looking legs.
Pros and cons
4K resolution and high pixel density at a small diagonal, smart TV and Internet access
Low display brightness, flimsy legs for placement on a horizontal surface
6. LG OLED55B8S
LG OLED55B8S. Photo: LG
A kind of “entrance ticket” to the world of OLED from LG. The price is rather high, but for such matrices this is the lower price range. It has a 55-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels with a refresh rate of 100Hz. There is a fast smart TV on webOS, a scattering of ports and wireless interfaces. Of the interesting — the “multi-screen” function, when pictures from several television channels are displayed on one screen, and voice control. There is not much to say about the shortcomings of the model, unless working with files on connected storage media may seem confusing.
Pros and cons
All the advantages of a modern OLED matrix, great opportunities for working with interfaces
“Pixelization” may appear in dynamic scenes
7. LG 32LK6190
LG 32LK6190. Photo: LG
32-inch TV with a display resolution of 1920x1080. It uses an IPS-matrix capable of working with the HDR10 high dynamic range video standard. As expected from the 2018 model year, the LG 32LK6190 has a branded smart TV. By the way, the TV out of the box can play video in the H.265 codec, which means there is a good margin for the future in working with streaming content. However, there are also problems with audio. In inexpensive models, LG fundamentally “does not report” an audio jack, and this particular model, in addition, has weak 10 W speakers. And yet, the thick bezels around the display will upset the perfectionist.
Pros and cons
Reasonable price, compact and light
Questions about the sound component, not the most advanced design
8. LG 55UK6450
LG 55UK6450. Photo: LG
A TV for those who need a 55-inch diagonal, but are not ready to overpay for cutting-edge technology. The matrix in the device is made using IPS technology and has a resolution of 4K. The brightness is not a record — only 250 cd / m2, but the viewing angle is 178 °. Smart TV and Internet access are included. By the way, in the LG 55UK6450, an AV tulip was added to the scattering of modern interfaces, which automatically means compatibility, for example, with old video set-top boxes. Also, the TV has good sound.
Pros and cons
Good value for money, 4K resolution
Not everyone will like the thickness of this model
9. LG 49UK7500
LG 49UK7500. Photo: LG
One of the most affordable models with LG Nano Cell proprietary display. The advantages of this IPS matrix are extended color gamut and dynamic range. The 49-inch screen has a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels and can play content in the HDR10 standard. Needless to say about webOS, many interfaces and wireless Internet access. But, of course, the TV stands out with its lightweight design and elegant stand. Perhaps it is precisely because of the thin case that there is a problem that some buyers of the LG 49UK7500 are talking about — the bottom of the TV with a backlight module heats up noticeably during long bright scenes.
Pros and cons
Advanced LG Nano Cell Matrix, Fast Smart TV Performance
May overheat at high brightness
10. LG 22MT49VF
LG 22MT49VF. Photo: LG
Affordable and compact, but not budget-friendly 22-inch TV. The main advantage of this model is a good FullHD screen made using IPS technology. Interestingly, such an inexpensive model can receive DVB-T2 digital television without any set-top boxes. Smart TV is not here, but LG 22MT49VF understands various audio and video formats. There is, in fact, nothing to complain about in this TV, but the sound of the built-in speakers could be louder.
Pros and cons
Democratic price, IPS screen
Someone may not have enough ports
How to choose an LG TV
LG Corporation produces TVs for every taste and budget, with a variety of characteristics. Which model is right for you and how to choose it? Let’s talk about the parameters that the best LG TVs 2022 have.
Price
The best LG TVs 2022 can be bought for both 9 thousand rubles and 600 thousand rubles. Everything depends on your requirements. For example, in the price range of 13–30 thousand rubles, models with a display diagonal of 32 inches are common. 4K resolutions are not to be found here, but they have good LCD-matrices with HD and FullHD resolutions. In the segment of 30–70 thousand rubles, models of various sizes rule the show, there are already 4K, and smart TV with a Magic Remote control, and even screens with fashionable Nano Cell technology. From 80 thousand rubles, the largest models are sold, many of which have high-tech OLED matrices.
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Display
LG produces TVs of almost all common diagonals: 22, 32, 43, 49, 55, 60, 65, 75, 77 and 86 inches. The first two are most often made using LCD technology and have HD and FullHD resolutions. Among the best 43–55-inch LG TVs of 2021 are already 4K resolutions. Matrices can be made using IPS, Nano Cell and OLED technologies. Moreover, the latter have 3840 × 2160 pixels. TVs from 60 inches in size are almost all screens with 4K resolution, but there is a choice of Nano Cell or OLED. The most advanced TVs have a refresh rate of 100 Hz, which eliminates blurring. Those who are going to connect consoles or a computer to the panel need to pay attention to the pixel response time — the lower it is, the better during the game.
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Smart TV
LG TVs use only proprietary smart TV technology called webOS. Such unification allows you to achieve fast operation of applications on a variety of models, because the manufacturer takes care of their optimization. In fact, when talking about “smart TV” in the best LG TVs of 2022, the user has no choice. But more expensive models have an expanded number of ports and interfaces. By the way, if you are going to watch streaming video in high quality, pay attention to the Internet speed that the TV is able to digest. So, many LG models will not reach speeds above 100 Mbps when downloading data.
In 2020, LG at CES 2020 announced an update to the webOS platform to version 5.0. In fact, the fifth version of smart TV has two new features — Filmmaker Mode and Dolby Vision IQ technology. In Cinematographer Mode, the TV turns off motion smoothing and image enhancement, and the movie is played back at its original color, frame rate, and aspect ratio. Dolby Vision IQ is LG’s take on the HDR standard. It uses the TV’s built-in light sensors to automatically calibrate the screen image based on the amount of light in the room. Interestingly, the Koreans do not plan to update webOS on TVs introduced before 2020.
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Interfaces
The manufacturer LG is most often generous with ports and interfaces, but there are some nuances. For example, many modern models still have an AV port (aka “tulip”), but there is no 3.5 mm audio port. The last limitation makes many people abandon wired acoustics in favor of soundbars connected via Bluetooth. The latest technology will help when connecting keyboards, joysticks and other wireless peripherals. Pay attention to the number and location of the HDMI and USB ports.