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If you're looking for excellent picture quality, especially in dark rooms, the LG A1 OLED will provide deeper blacks and a superior movie-watching experience. However, the LG UR9000 LCD is usually less expensive and better for brightly lit rooms, with decent overall performance. For gaming, the A1 has a slight edge, but the UR9000 still offers a good gaming experience. Both have similar audio capabilities but lack great built-in speakers. If you can invest more for top-notch image quality for movies and series, choose the LG A1, but if budget and bright room use are your concerns, the LG UR9000 might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UR9000 (LCD)
- The LG UR9000 (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 viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
8.2
3.31/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.0/10
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 UR9000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
8.9
3.31/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
5.7/10
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 UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 (OLED) offers excellent movie and cinematic TV watching experience primarily due to its perfect contrast, superior black uniformity, and effective local dimming, which result in deep blacks and high picture quality. In contrast, the LG UR9000 (LCD) underperforms in these areas with significantly lower contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, leading to a less immersive viewing experience in dark scenes.
Sports
6.8
8.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 excels in watching sports due to its very good motion processing, allowing for smooth movement, excellent response time ensuring minimal blur during fast action, and wider viewing angles which keep the picture consistent when watched from different positions. On the other hand, the LG UR9000, while fair for sports, has limited motion processing that may result in less fluid movement, a lower response time which can cause more motion blur, and may display poorer image quality when viewed off-angle.
Gaming
5.7
7.0
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
15.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 OLED TV offers excellent response time and the best input lag performance, providing a smooth and responsive gaming experience. In contrast, the LG UR9000 LCD TV has fair response time and input lag, meaning it's less suited for fast-paced gaming where quick reactions are crucial.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.0
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 OLED has a superior out-of-the-box color presentation and a wider color gamut which is important for displaying vibrant and accurate colors in cartoons and animation, which is why it is very good for watching this type of content. On the other hand, the LG UR9000 LCD falls short in the color gamut, resulting in less vivid colors which contributes to its poor performance when watching cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.5
8.4
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 OLED TV excels in displaying news and talk shows due to its excellent contrast, color accuracy, and superior upscaling of lower-resolution content, which ensures clarity and vividness. In contrast, the LG UR9000 LCD struggles with poor upscaling, lower contrast ratio, and less impressive color reproduction out of the box, leading to a less ideal viewing experience for these types of programs.
Bright Room
5.8
6.6
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 struggles with SDR and HDR brightness and its reflection handling isn't ideal for bright rooms, while the LG A1, despite having fair SDR and HDR brightness, handles reflections very well. Furthermore, the LG A1 boasts superior contrast and color volume, which partially compensates in bright environments, unlike the LG UR9000 which only offers fair color volume, making it less suitable for such settings.
Cost
$547
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG UR9000 (LCD) has a price of $547 and the LG A1 (OLED) costs $1,100.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UR9000 (LCD) | LG A1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$547 | $1,100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | March 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UR9000 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 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 | 5.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.3" x 1.2" | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.3" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52 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 | 3.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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