The LG NANO90 has better overall performance for gaming, with a higher gaming score, which means it has faster response times and lower input lag, making it well-suited for fast-paced gaming. It's also rated better for use in bright rooms, which could make it a good fit for well-lit environments.
On the other hand, the LG UR9000 costs less but doesn't perform as well in dark rooms and isn't as good for gaming. However, it has a higher quality control/score, possibly indicating better consistency from unit to unit.
If gaming performance and bright room usage are priorities for you, and you're willing to invest more, the LG NANO90 would be a favorable choice. If you want to save money and can accept lower performance in dark rooms and for gaming, the LG UR9000 could be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO90 (LCD)
Very good for gaming
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good reflections
Advantages of the LG UR9000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
5.4/10
5.28/10
CONTRAST
3.31/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Gaming
8.0/10
5.7/10
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
50.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
15.0/100
7.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 has a faster response time and higher refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming as it reduces motion blur and screen tearing. On the other hand, the LG UR9000, while having an excellent input lag, lacks in terms of response time and only supports a lower refresh rate, which may not provide as smooth a gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4/10
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.9/10
5.8/10
6.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.6/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 offers better performance in a bright room compared to the LG UR9000, mainly because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections. In less bright environments where these factors are less critical, the higher contrast and wide color gamut of the LG UR9000 would be advantageous, but in well-lit spaces, the LG NANO90's strengths are more relevant.
Cost
$1,719
$547
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has a price of $1,719 and the LG UR9000 (LCD) costs $547.
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG NANO90 has a fair performance in local dimming and black uniformity which impacts its ability to display deep blacks needed for good movie watching, and its colors out of the box are poor, affecting the accuracy of cinematic colors. Similarly, the LG UR9000 struggles with poor black uniformity and contrast and also exhibits poor color volume, resulting in less immersive and vibrant movie scenes.
Sports
6.8/10
6.8/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG NANO90 has good response time for watching fast-paced sports but may not handle reflections as well as other models and has only fair motion processing; its wide viewing angles make it suitable for larger groups. Conversely, the LG UR9000 offers an excellent response time and better motion processing, which is ideal for sports, yet despite fair handling of reflections and wide viewing angles, it suffers from poor sound quality, diminishing the overall experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6/10
5.8/10
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.6/10
4.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The LG UR9000 (LCD) and LG NANO90 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The LG NANO90 (LCD) struggles with cartoons and animation due to poor colors straight out of the box and a fair color gamut, which means it doesn't display a wide range of colors vibrantly. In comparison, the LG UR9000 (LCD) suffers for the same content because of its very good colors out of the box but poor color gamut, resulting in a limited expression of colors despite better initial settings.
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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.
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