The LG NANO75 typically costs more but offers better sports content viewing, a wider viewing angle, better reflection handling, and superior colors out of the box. It also performs slightly better for cartoons and animation. However, it struggles more in dark rooms than the Samsung CU7000.
In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 is generally less expensive and performs better in dark rooms. It has higher contrast and comes with a few more smart features, like voice commands and support for HDR10+. The Samsung is also slightly better for gaming.
If you watch a lot of sports or shows in brighter rooms, and value wider viewing angles and vibrant colors, the LG NANO75 would be preferable. On the other hand, if you're looking for better performance in darker environments, are a frequent gamer, and want to save some money while still having a good TV experience, the Samsung CU7000 might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO75 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
6.2/10
4.97/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
5.8/10
4.97/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and LG NANO75 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG NANO75 has poor contrast, no local dimming, and weak black uniformity, which leads to less detailed dark scenes crucial for movies and cinematic TV, whereas the Samsung CU7000, although it has better contrast and black uniformity, the absence of effective local dimming and its fair viewing angles compromise the image quality in dark and wide-seating scenarios.
Cost
$430
$478
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The LG NANO75 (LCD) has a price of $430 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $478.
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG NANO75 has a good reflections handling and wide viewing angles which are beneficial for sports watching in a room with multiple viewers. However, it has only fair response time and motion processing, and lower gray uniformity, which can be drawbacks for fast-paced sports action. The Samsung CU7000, on the other hand, has poor reflections handling and a more limited viewing angle but offers better gray uniformity; unfortunately, it also shares the fair response time and motion processing, similarly affecting viewing clarity during fast movements.
Gaming
5.7/10
6.0/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO75 has a "fair" response time and the best input lag, which makes it less suited for fast-paced gaming that requires quick screen transitions. On the other hand, the Samsung CU7000 also has a "fair" response time but a "very good" input lag, offering a slightly better experience for reactive gaming despite the similarly average response time.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
5.7/10
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The LG NANO75 and Samsung CU7000 both have subpar color performance important for cartoons and animation, with the LG having just fair color gamut and poor color volume, while the Samsung has poor scores in both, leading to less vibrant and accurate colors. Additionally, the Samsung's gray uniformity is on par with LG's, but its better contrast may not compensate for the overall inferior color reproduction when watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
6.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG NANO75 is fair for watching news and TV programs, with good upscaling and colors out of the box, making standard content appear clear and vibrant; however, it has a fair color gamut. Meanwhile, the Samsung CU7000 also offers fair performance for the same content, with decent upscaling and a somewhat better contrast, but it falls short with poorer colors out of the box and a similar color gamut limitation.
Bright Room
5.8/10
5.8/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The LG NANO75 struggles in bright rooms mainly due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only good handling of reflections, while the Samsung CU7000, despite a better SDR brightness performance, also suffers due to poor HDR brightness and handling of reflections. Both TVs are disadvantaged by their limited contrast, color volume, and color gamut, affecting the overall picture quality in well-lit environments.
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Spec Comparison
LG NANO75 (LCD)
Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$430
$478
Brand
Brand
LG
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
March 2, 2022
April 2, 2023
Full name
Full name
50NANO75
UN50CU7000
Screen Size
Screen Size
50"
50"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.1/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.7/10
6.2/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.8/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
6/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
5.9/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.7/10
6.6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.2/10
6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
6/10
5.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.6/10
6.3/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.6" x 44.1" x 2.3"
25.4" x 44" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
27.9" x 44.1"
28.3" x 44"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
26.9 lbs
25.1 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
5/10
5.8/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
4.1/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
3/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
5.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
6.3/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
5.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.1/10
6.6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
6.8/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
7.9/10
5.9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
6.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
7.5/10
8/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6.6/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
5.9/10
5.6/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.1/10
6.6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.7/10
6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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