Description

This TV won the What HiFi TV of the year award for 2021. It is phenomenal. It pains me to say goodbye, but I am leaving Ireland and I must sell it.

Specs:

Screen size: 55 inch
Panel type: Organic Light-Emitting Diode (self-lit pixels)
Res: 4K Ultra HD (3840 X 2160)
HDR Support: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma).
Refresh Rate: Native 120Hz (supports up to 120fps for smooth motion and gaming).
Processor: α9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K (handles picture and sound optimization).
Brightness: Typical OLED peak brightness (optimized for contrast rather than extreme peak nits, though "Brightness Booster" tech was introduced in later models, not this one).
Viewing Angle: Wide viewing angles with minimal color shift (characteristic of OLED).
Gaming Features (Key Selling Point)

HDMI 2.1: Equipped with 4x HDMI 2.1 ports.
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): Supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, and HDMI Forum VRR.
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Automatically switches to game mode.
Game Optimizer: Dedicated menu for adjusting gaming settings.
Input Lag: Extremely low input lag (~13ms at 4K/120Hz).
Smart TV & Connectivity

OS: webOS 6.0 (LG's smart platform with Magic Remote support).
Voice Assistants: Built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; also supports Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.
Streaming Apps: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, YouTube, and more (pre-installed).
Wi-Fi: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 5/AC depending on region, some sources cite Wi-Fi 6 readiness but typically AC for this gen).
Bluetooth: Yes (v5.0), supports LG Sound Sync and connecting headphones/controllers.
Ports:
4x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
3x USB 2.0
1x Optical Digital Audio Out
1x Ethernet (LAN)
1x RF In (Antenna/Cable)
1x eARC/ARC (on HDMI port 3)
Audio

Speaker System: 2.2 channel (40W total power).
Features: AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos pass-through (requires external soundbar for full Atmos decoding as internal speakers are 2.2), WiSA Ready (for wireless surround speakers).
Note: While it decodes Dolby Atmos, the physical speaker layout is 2.2; for true immersive Atmos, LG recommends pairing with a soundbar.
Design & Dimensions (Without Stand)

Width: Approx. 122.8 cm (48.3 inches)
Height: Approx. 70.6 cm (27.8 inches)
Depth: Approx. 4.6 cm (1.8 inches) – extremely thin due to OLED panel.
Weight: Approx. 18.7 kg (41.2 lbs) without stand.
Stand: Two central feet (can be adjusted to two outer positions for soundbar clearance).
This model is widely regarded as one of the best TVs for gaming due to its full suite of HDMI 2.1 features and excellent picture quality for movies.