The LG QNED90 is offered at an upper midrange price and provides a better overall viewing experience compared to the LG UP7000, which is typically much less expensive. The QNED90 excels in gaming performance, making it a better choice for gamers, and has notably better picture quality in both dark and bright rooms. Additionally, the QNED90 supports Dolby Vision and has a higher brightness score for both SDR and HDR content.
On the other hand, the UP7000 is more affordable and still offers good upscaling and a decent picture quality overall, making it a suitable option for general TV shows and news. But it falls short for dark room viewing due to its low contrast and black uniformity.
In conclusion, if you're willing to invest more for superior gaming experience, better picture quality in various lighting, and more advanced features like Dolby Vision, the QNED90 is the better option. If your budget is more limited and you mostly watch TV shows, news, or casual content, the UP7000 may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG QNED90 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG QNED90 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3/10
5.6/10
5.60/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG QNED90 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.8/10
5.1/10
5.60/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG QNED90 is fair for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, better local dimming, and decent black uniformity, all of which enhance dark scene performance and depth, while the LG UP7000 is considered poor because of its lower contrast, absence of local dimming, and poorer black uniformity, leading to less impressive dark scenes and overall picture quality. Additionally, the QNED90's better viewing angles and color performance contribute to a more versatile and vibrant viewing experience compared to the UP7000's limitations in these areas.
Gaming
8.1/10
5.6/10
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG QNED90 has good response times and very good input lag which is preferred for gaming, while the LG UP7000, despite having the best input lag, has poor response times, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming where quick screen reactions are essential.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.2/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG QNED90 is better for watching cartoons and animation because it offers good colors right out of the box and has a good color gamut, contributing to vibrant and consistent colors. In contrast, the LG UP7000 has poor colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, resulting in less vivid and accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.0/10
5.9/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG QNED90 boasts superior SDR brightness and effective local dimming which enhance its ability to upscale content and deliver more accurate colors for regular TV programs like news and talk shows. Conversely, the LG UP7000's lower SDR brightness and lack of local dimming result in a less impressive performance for the same type of content.
Bright Room
7.7/10
5.9/10
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG QNED90 performs well in a bright room due to its 'very good' SDR and HDR brightness levels and 'fair' reflections handling, meaning it does a decent job minimizing glare. In contrast, the LG UP7000 is less suitable for bright rooms as it has lower 'fair' SDR brightness and 'poor' HDR brightness, and it also has 'fair' reflections handling that doesn’t cope as well with ambient light.
Cost
$2,000
$620
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG QNED90 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the LG UP7000 (LCD) costs $620.
The LG QNED90 (LCD) and LG UP7000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG QNED90 offers better motion processing, making sports look smoother, and its reflection handling capabilities are superior, benefiting viewing in brighter rooms, while the LG UP7000 is hindered by its slower response time leading to more motion blur during fast sports scenes and handles reflections less effectively. Although both the LG QNED90 and UP7000 have similar viewing angles, which is important for group watching, the UP7000's lower motion processing capabilities may impact the clarity of sports for off-angle viewers.
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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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