LG A1 OLED 4K TV (2021)
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The A1 is LG's 2021 entry-level 4K OLED TV. It is built much like the B1 but comes with some compromises in video and audio. Notably, the A1 refreshes at 60Hz rather than the 120Hz that other 2021 LG OLED TVs delivers; it also uses a simple stereo speaker setup
Like the B1, the A1 uses a α7 Gen 4 processor rather than the α9 Gen 4 AI processor found in higher-end models.
On the positive side, the A1 continues to sport LG's latest OLED display panel, aided with a full set of digital image and audio processing functionalities. Some such protocols include Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, and Filmmaker Mode.
Now more than ever, LG is pushing for pushing its OLED TVs for productivity and gaming. However, while the A1 retains G-Sync and FreeSync Premium support, because it refreshes at 60Hz it is not ideal for gaming.
The A1 is joined by the B1, C1, G1, and Z1 in LG's 2021 OLED lineup.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, and HDR10 Pro
- Rich color reproduction
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Outstanding viewing angles
- Excellent gaming performance
- Amazing color gamut
- Excellent black levels
- Sleek design
- Excellent gray uniformity
Cons
- No HDR
- Can't get very bright
- Doesn't support variable refresh rate technology
- No variable refresh rate
- Can't remove judder from all sources
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Specifications
| 55" | 77" | 65" | 48" | 77" | 65" | 55" | 48" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x RS232, 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x RS232, 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x RS232, 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x RS232, 1x S/PDIF, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2x 10W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VESA Mount | 300 x 200 mm | 400 x 200 mm | 300 x 200 mm | 300 x 200 mm | 400 x 200 mm | 300 x 200 mm | 300 x 200 mm | 300 x 200 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 94.93% screen-to-body ratio | 94.97% screen-to-body ratio | 95.44% screen-to-body ratio | 94.43% screen-to-body ratio | 94.97% screen-to-body ratio | 95.44% screen-to-body ratio | 94.93% screen-to-body ratio | 94.43% screen-to-body ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 1.85 in / 46.9 mm w/o stand, 10.67 in / 271 mm w/ stand | 2.18 in / 55.3 mm w/o stand, 14.25 in / 362 mm w/ stand | 1.85 in / 46.9 mm w/o stand, 10.67 in / 271 mm w/ stand | 1.85 in / 46.9 mm w/o stand, 10.67 in / 271 mm w/ stand | 2.18 in / 55.3 mm w/o stand, 14.25 in / 362 mm w/ stand | 1.85 in / 46.9 mm w/o stand, 10.67 in / 271 mm w/ stand | 1.85 in / 46.9 mm w/o stand, 10.67 in / 271 mm w/ stand | 1.85 in / 46.9 mm w/o stand, 10.67 in / 271 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 27.8 in / 706 mm w/o stand, 30.2 in / 767 mm w/ stand | 39.09 in / 993 mm w/o stand, 41.57 in / 1056 mm w/ stand | 32.68 in / 830 mm w/o stand, 35.08 in / 891 mm w/ stand | 24.33 in / 618 mm w/o stand, 26.73 in / 679 mm w/ stand | 39.09 in / 993 mm w/o stand, 41.57 in / 1056 mm w/ stand | 32.68 in / 830 mm w/o stand, 35.08 in / 891 mm w/ stand | 27.8 in / 706 mm w/o stand, 30.2 in / 767 mm w/ stand | 24.33 in / 618 mm w/o stand, 26.73 in / 679 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 48.35 in / 1228 mm | 67.83 in / 1723 mm | 57.05 in / 1449 mm | 42.17 in / 1071 mm | 67.83 in / 1723 mm | 57.05 in / 1449 mm | 48.35 in / 1228 mm | 42.17 in / 1071 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 18.4 kg / 40 lbs w/o stand , 18.7 kg / 41 lbs w/ stand | 26.7 kg / 59 lbs w/o stand , 30 kg / 66 lbs w/ stand | 23.7 kg / 52 lbs w/o stand , 24 kg / 53 lbs w/ stand | 15 kg / 33 lbs w/o stand , 15.3 kg / 34 lbs w/ stand | 26.7 kg / 59 lbs w/o stand , 30 kg / 66 lbs w/ stand | 23.7 kg / 52 lbs w/o stand , 24 kg / 53 lbs w/ stand | 18.4 kg / 40 lbs w/o stand , 18.7 kg / 41 lbs w/ stand | 15 kg / 33 lbs w/o stand , 15.3 kg / 34 lbs w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 300 nits / 500 nits (peak) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Color Depth | 10 bits, 1073741824 colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 77" (76.77 in / 1950 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | 48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm) | 77" (76.77 in / 1950 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | OLED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gamut | 97% DCI-P3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input Lag | 10 ms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 80 ppi | 57 ppi | 68 ppi | 92 ppi | 57 ppi | 68 ppi | 80 ppi | 92 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.315 mm | 0.443 mm | 0.372 mm | 0.275 mm | 0.443 mm | 0.372 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.275 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Response Time | 7 ms (min) | 7 ms (min) | 7 ms (min) | 7 ms (min) | 7 ms (min) | 7 ms (avg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10 Pro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Display Certified, UL Verified Flicker-Free & Low Blue Light Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Humidity | 10 % ~ 80 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | webOS 6.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 4 cores | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | Prime Video, Magic Explorer, Perfect Black, Next Picks, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Tap, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Ultra Luminance Pro, Youtube TV, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Gro... | Pixel Level Dimming, Magic Explorer, Perfect Black, Next Picks, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Tap, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, True Color Accuracy, Wide Viewing Angle, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gam... | Prime Video, Magic Explorer, Perfect Black, Next Picks, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Tap, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Ultra Luminance Pro, Youtube TV, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Gro... | Prime Video, Magic Explorer, Perfect Black, Next Picks, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Tap, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Ultra Luminance Pro, Youtube TV, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Gro... | Perfect Color, LG ThinQ AI, Next Picks, Netflix, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Explorer, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Prime Video, Ultra Luminance Pro, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Grou... | Perfect Color, LG ThinQ AI, Next Picks, Netflix, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Explorer, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Prime Video, Ultra Luminance Pro, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Grou... | Perfect Color, LG ThinQ AI, Next Picks, Netflix, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Explorer, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Prime Video, Ultra Luminance Pro, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Grou... | Perfect Color, LG ThinQ AI, Next Picks, Netflix, AI Picture, Infinite Contrast, Image Enhancing, Magic Explorer, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Alexa, Prime Video, Ultra Luminance Pro, Game Optimizer, Apple Homekit, Cinema HDR, HDR Gaming Interest Grou... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Efficiency | G | F | G | G | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 115 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 95 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accessory | Magic remote control - MR21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | OLED55A16LA | OLED77A16LA | OLED65A16LA | OLED48A16LA | OLED77A1PUA | OLED65A1PUA | OLED55A1PUA | OLED48A1PUA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 67%The A1 OLED's peak brightness measures at about 500 nits while the LG C1 and Vizio OLED max out closer to 750 nits. Colors lack a certain sizzle on the A1 compared to the C1, and the overall picture level is a bit dimmer. The A1 can do 4K HDR at 60Hz, and it has remarkably low input lag at about 10 milliseconds in game mode.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent black levels
- Excellent gaming performance
Cons
- No variable refresh rate
- No HDR
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 66%The LG A1 OLED is an excellent TV for pretty much any usage. Deep, inky blacks make it an outstanding choice for watching movies in the dark. Low input lag and nearly instantaneous response times help deliver an amazing experience playing games in SDR or HDR. It's also great for watching sports or TV shows thanks to the wide viewing angles and superb reflection handling.
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Pros
- Outstanding viewing angles
- Near-instantaneous response time
- Excellent gray uniformity
- Exceptional low input lag
- Amazing color gamut
- Above-average brightness
Cons
- Can't get very bright
- Doesn't support variable refresh rate technology
- Can't remove judder from all sources
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