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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the LG UP7000 if you're looking for a budget-friendly option, especially for watching news, sports, or using it as a monitor; however, it doesn't perform well in dark rooms. On the other hand, the LG A1 stands out for watching movies and series in both dark and adequately-lit rooms due to its OLED screen, which provides better dark-room performance and wider viewing angles. It's more expensive, but better for cinematic content and has slightly better sound. Neither is ideal for very bright rooms or high-end gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
- The LG UP7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A1 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
8.2
5.37/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
8.9
5.37/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.5
8.0
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 OLED TV excels in sports viewing due to its excellent response time and motion processing, which reduce motion blur, combined with better handling of reflections and wider viewing angles, ensuring clear images from different positions. In contrast, the LG UP7000 LCD TV has poorer response time and motion processing, which may result in more noticeable blur during fast action and its reflections handling and viewing angles are less capable, potentially diminishing the viewing experience in well-lit rooms and from side angles.
Gaming
5.6
7.0
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 has a poor response time, which can cause motion blur during fast-paced games, while the LG A1 OLED's excellent response time provides smoother motion handling. Both TVs have very low input lag and the same refresh rate, making them responsive, but the LG A1's superior response time gives it an advantage for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
8.0
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has poorer color performance right out of the box and a more limited color gamut, meaning its colors are less accurate and vibrant for cartoons and animation. In contrast, the LG A1 (OLED) offers better colors straight away and a wider color gamut, which results in more vivid and accurate colors that enhance the viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
8.4
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles with upscaling and producing accurate colors out of the box, making it less suitable for watching news and talk shows. In contrast, the LG A1 excels in these areas, with better upscaling and more accurate colors, providing a very good experience for TV programs.
Bright Room
5.9
6.6
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles in bright rooms due to its fair SDR and poor HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, limiting its performance when ambient light is present. While also fair in SDR and HDR brightness, the LG A1 OLED fares better with very good reflection handling, offering improved visibility in well-lit environments despite both TVs having limitations in displaying bright content and handling reflections.
Cost
$620
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has a price of $620 and the LG A1 (OLED) costs $1,100.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP7000 (LCD) | LG A1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$620 | $1,100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 4, 2021 | March 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP7000 | OLED65A1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.2" x 57.5" x 3.5" | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.5" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 lbs | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
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.
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