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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG A1 (OLED) offers superior overall picture quality, especially for movies and series, and performs exceptionally well in dark rooms. Its OLED screen provides better black uniformity and viewing angles. The LG UP8000 (LCD), however, comes at a lower price and is a strong performer in bright rooms. If cost is a primary concern and your viewing space is typically well-lit, the UP8000 may suffice. For a premium viewing experience with richer colors and deeper blacks, particularly for movie enthusiasts or those planning to watch in darker settings, the A1 is a better choice, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- The LG UP8000 (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
5.7
8.2
5.10/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
8.9
5.10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.5/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1's superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, and effective local dimming make it very good for watching movies and cinematic TV, enhancing the viewing experience in dark scenes. In contrast, the LG UP8000 has noticeably weaker contrast, lower black uniformity, and lacks local dimming, which makes it less suitable for the same content, particularly in darker environments.
Sports
6.6
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
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has fair response time and motion processing, which are critical for smooth sports viewing, but it might not handle reflections as well and its viewing angles are limited. The LG A1 (OLED), on the other hand, excels with an excellent response time and very good motion processing, better handling reflections and offering wider viewing angles, making it a superior choice for sports fans.
Gaming
5.7
7.0
6.7/10
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
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 (OLED) has an 'Excellent' response time, which means it can display fast-moving images without blurring, making it good for gaming; in contrast, the LG UP8000 (LCD) has only a 'Fair' response time and may show some blur with fast action. Moreover, both TVs have the 'Best' input lag score, indicating minimal delay between a user's actions and the screen's reaction, but the LG A1's superior response time overall makes it a better choice for gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
8.4
6.5/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
5.9
6.6
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 struggles in bright rooms due to having only fair SDR brightness, poor HDR brightness, and although it has good reflection handling, it may not be enough to overcome its brightness limitations. In contrast, the LG A1 offers fair performance in both SDR and HDR brightness and has very good reflection handling, making it better suited for viewing in brighter environments despite still not being ideal for very bright rooms.
Cost
$830
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the LG A1 (OLED) costs $1,100.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | LG A1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 5, 2021 | March 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP8000 | 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 | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.2" x 2.3" | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.4 lbs | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 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 | 5.1/10 | 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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Stratos Kampourogiannis | July 2021
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
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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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