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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG A1 OLED offers superior picture quality for movies and series with excellent contrast and black uniformity, making it a prime choice for watching content in dark rooms. Its viewing angle is also wider, which means it's good for gatherings where people are seated around the room. However, it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms and is generally more expensive. The Vizio P-Series LCD is less costly and performs better in bright rooms, which makes it suitable for daytime viewing. It's also preferable for gaming due to its higher responsiveness. Nonetheless, this TV offers lower picture quality for sports content and has a narrower viewing angle compared to the LG A1. In conclusion, the LG A1 is more suited for cinematic experiences in darker settings and the Vizio P-Series is a budget-friendly option for bright rooms and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.9
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 excels in movies and cinematic TV with its peerless contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wider viewing angles, suited for dark room viewing where these qualities are prominent. In contrast, while the Vizio P-Series offers good performance with solid contrast and decent local dimming, it may not match the LG A1's prowess in very dark scenes and wide seating arrangements but holds its own with brighter content and offers more vibrant colors due to better color volume.
Sports
8.0
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 excels in sports watching due to its exceptional response time and good motion processing, which keeps fast action clear, and its wide viewing angles ensure a consistent picture regardless of where you're seated. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series has a fair response time and less effective motion processing, leading to blurrier fast action, narrower viewing angles affecting off-center viewing, and although both handle reflections well, the LG has slightly better gray uniformity which is noticeable in sports with large uniform colors fields like a football field or hockey rink.
Gaming
7.0
7.7
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both good for gaming, though the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG A1 OLED boasts excellent response time and the best input lag, making it ideal for gaming with its smooth and responsive performance. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series LCD provides only fair response time and good input lag, which implies gamers may experience slightly less fluid motion and a bit more delay in response to their inputs.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
7.2
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 OLED TV provides good upscaling and fair SDR brightness, which makes it very good for watching news and other TV programs in rooms without much sunlight. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series LCD TV also displays news and talk shows well due to its good upscaling and better SDR brightness, making it a better fit for well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.6
8.9
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is superior for bright room viewing because it has very good SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can get brighter than the LG A1 (OLED), and both handle reflections very well. However, the LG A1 offers perfect contrast and good color volume, which can make for a richer viewing experience in darker environments, whereas the Vizio has slightly lower contrast but very good color volume, being well-suited for a wider range of lighting conditions.
Cost
$1,100
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG A1 (OLED) to have very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.3
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG A1 OLED is highly regarded for cartoons and animation due to its perfect black levels and superior color accuracy right out of the box, along with a very wide color gamut that helps it display a broad range of colors. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series LCD also performs well with animations and cartoons, offering a wide color gamut and good color volume which contributes to vibrant and varied colors, although it can't match the perfect blacks and uniformity of the OLED.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A1 (OLED) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65A1 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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