LG LED UQ75 50" 4K Smart TV

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While the UP75 can cover 100% of the BT.709 gamut used for SDR, it struggles when it comes to the wider gamut used for HDR. In Filmmaker Mode, it’s only able to cover 86% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. However on the plus side, it’s very accurate within this gamut limitation, and overall the average DeltaE for HDR colours is only 2.8, which is just below the visible threshold.

LG has a large lineup that covers everything from cheap and small lower-resolution TVs to very high-end with their OLEDs. The naming scheme changes depending on the lineup. Generally speaking, the first set of letters representthe lineup it's in, like QNED or NANO, and the next set of numbers represent its position in the lineup, with higher being better. The LG UP75 suffers from the kind of HDR limitations that are fairly common with more affordable 4K TVs, especially in terms of peak brightness and gamut coverage. The LG can hit around 300cd/m² on both a 10% window and full-field pattern in Dynamic mode, but in Filmmaker Mode this luminance drops to around 290cd/m² on both a 10% and a full-field pattern. It’s a shame that the UP75 falls down on these key performance criteria because the Filmmaker Mode is very accurate out of the box. The greyscale is excellent, with colour accuracy also impressive at an average DeltaE of 1.5 (the closer the score to 0, the better). Aside from the issues already mentioned, the overall SDR picture performance is generally very good, with images that appear well defined and colours that look natural. There’s some decent upscaling and processing as well, which means the UP75 can make the most of lower resolution content, delivering plenty of detail while keeping the image free of unwanted artefacts.Both their LED and OLED TVs generally have wide viewing angles, making them great for wide seating areas. LG's best TVs all use OLED displays, and they remain the biggest player in this market, but other brands are starting to catch up. There’s no Magic Remote at this end of the range, and while the included wand is a perfectly decent controller it does make navigating webOS less seamless. Still, the zapper is comfortable to hold, easy to use with one hand, and includes direct buttons for key streaming services. LG UP75 review: Smart TV platform

There are only two HDMI 2.0 inputs, both of which support 4K at 60Hz, HDR, ALLM, HDCP 2.2, and CEC, and one of which supports eARC. There are also terrestrial and satellite tuners, an optical digital output, an Ethernet port, a USB 2.0 port, and a CI (common interface) slot. In terms of wireless connections, there’s built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2. LG offers two different lineups targeted at those looking for a budget-friendly TV: the NANO lineup, which has the LG NANO75 2022, and the cheaper entry-level lineup, which includes the LG UR9000, the best budget LG TV we've tested. There's little difference between this TV and the NANO Series TVs, except that the UR9000 can't accurately display as many colors. However, it comes with the same smart interface and the same Magic Remote that makes menu navigation feel smooth. This TV's predecessor, the LG UQ9000, is similar overall but is now hard to find brand new. Playing Call of Duty on the PS5 at 4K/60 with HDR10 proved an enjoyable experience, with responsive gameplay and smooth motion. In brightly lit scenes the effective tone-mapping delivered some pleasingly saturated and punchy images, although the UP75’s inherently poor contrast and screen uniformity were evident in darker sequences.The LG UP75 isn’t an ideal TV for next-gen gamers, and anyone wanting to take full advantage of the latest Xbox or PS5 features like 4K at 120Hz or VRR will need to head further up the LG range. However, it does support 4K at 60Hz, HDR10 and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), with the latter automatically switching to the “Game Optimiser” mode when compatible consoles are detected. LG LED TVs often have issues with gray uniformity, like dirty screen effect (DSE), that can get distracting during sports. LG announced their 2023 OLED lineup at CES 2023. They announced a few new LED models but confirmed that they won't release as many LED models as in previous years. Their 8k LED lineup is also effectively dead, and only one new 8k model is planned for this year, and it'll only be released in select markets. The LG G3 OLED is the big story this year, as it uses a new OLED panel with Micro Lens Array technology, which LG claims boosts brightness by up to 70% over previous generations. They also announced some new premium TVs, with the M3, which uses a wireless A/V box similar to Samsung's One Connect box, and the LG OLED Flex, a 42-inch TV whose screen can bend if you want to use it as a monitor. Model names The LG UP75 benefits from the same webOS smart system as the company’s premium models, making this one area where the entry-level status of this TV isn’t reflected in its features.