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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and want better performance in a bright room, the LG G1 is a superior choice despite being more expensive than the LG A1. The LG G1 has features advantageous for gamers, such as a higher refresh rate and lower input lag. It also has a brighter screen, which can be beneficial in well-lit environments. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more affordable option that still offers good overall picture quality for watching movies and sports, the LG A1 could be the right choice. It is less bright than the G1, which may not be ideal for brightly lit rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- The LG A1 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG G1 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG G1 (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
9.0
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG G1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the LG A1 (OLED) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The LG G1 (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the LG G1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG A1 and LG G1 OLED TVs are excellent for watching cartoons and animation because they both offer very good colors straight out of the box, which means vibrant and accurate colors requiring little to no adjustment for animated content. Additionally, both TVs have a very good color gamut ensuring a wide range of colors can be displayed, making animated images pop; however, the LG G1 has a slight edge in terms of out-of-the-box colors when compared to the LG A1.
Bright Room
6.6
7.4
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.3/10
The LG G1 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The LG A1 has fair performance in bright rooms due to its lower SDR and HDR brightness capabilities, which can affect visibility in well-lit environments, and its very good reflection handling helps mitigate some glare. On the other hand, the LG G1 is better suited for bright rooms because of its higher SDR and HDR brightness which improves visibility, paired with excellent reflection handling to reduce the impact of ambient light.
Cost
$3,200
$2,896
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $3,200 and the LG G1 (OLED) costs $2,896.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
8.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG G1 (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
9.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG G1 (OLED) to be excellent for movies & TV, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG G1 (OLED) is favored for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, better color accuracy out of the box, and better viewing angles compared to the LG A1 (OLED), with both offering exceptional contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks and high-quality picture.
Sports
8.0
8.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for sports.
The LG A1 and LG G1 both excel in watching sports due to their outstanding response times and wide viewing angles, with the LG G1 having an edge in motion processing and handling reflections slightly better, ensuring a clear picture from different angles and in various lighting conditions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
8.7
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG G1 (OLED) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG A1 is well-suited for watching news and TV programs due to its fair SDR brightness and very good upscaling abilities, which means it can improve the picture quality of lower resolution content often found in such programming. The LG G1, offering similar upscaling quality and better out-of-the-box colors, also has good SDR brightness, making it a slightly better choice for these viewing conditions.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG A1 (OLED) | LG G1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,200 | $2,896 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2021 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED77A1 | OLED77G1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 77" | 77" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 39.1" x 67.8" x 2.2" | 39" x 67.8" x 0.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 41.6" x 67.8" | 41.3" x 67.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 58.0 lbs | 86.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 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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