Compare LG SM99 vs LG SM98 vs LG Nano81 2022

Variants
75"
55
65
50
55
65
75

Connectivity

Ports
3x HDMI 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1 (eARC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4
4x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
4x HDMI 2.0, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x CI+ 2.0, 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

Construction

Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black, Silver
Black
Drivers | Subwoofer
1 x 20
2 x 10
Speakers
2x 10W
2x 10W
2x 10W
VESA Mount
600 x 400 mm
300 x 300 mm

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
Brightness
1000 nits (peak)
550 nits / 1200 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1400:1 (static)
1500:1 (static)
Display Backlight
Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
Edge LED (Local Dimming)
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Type
IPS
IPS
Gamut
88% DCI-P3
95% DCI-P3, 73% Rec.2020
Input Lag
15 ms
Pixel Pitch
0.215 mm
Refresh Rate
100 Hz
120 Hz
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Resolution
8K UHD (7680x4320)
4K (3840x2160)
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
5 ms (min) / 12 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
Cinema HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR 10 Pro, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Advanced HDR by Technicolor, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR10 Pro, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Licenses
ENERGY STAR, RoHS, UL/cUL
Operating Humidity
0 % ~ 80 %
10 % ~ 80 %
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating System
webOS 4.5
webOS 4.5
webOS 22
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Processor
4 cores
4 cores
4 cores
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-S
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-S
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S
Video
Voice command, Nano Cell Color Pro, True Color Accuracy, SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC), AI Brightness, Motion Pro, LG Voice Search, Nano Cell Display, Multi-view, Auto Calibration, Hexa Step NR, Cinema HDR, Google Assistant, LG ThinQ AI, Image Processor - α9 Gen...
True Color Accuracy, 4K Upscaler, Object Depth Enhancer, Nano Cell Display, ULTRA Luminance Pro, PVR, Advanced Color Enhancer, Image Processor - α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor, Clear Voice III, Google Assistant, Nano Cell Color Pro, LG ThinQ AI, SIMPLI...
Ultra Luminance, Nano Color, Prime Video, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, AI Picture Pro, Intelligent Voice Recognition, Home Dashboard, NanoCell technology, LG ThinQ AI, Amazon Alexa (Differ by region), Game Optimizer, Apple Airplay2, Apple TV, HDR Gaming Interes...

Performance

Energy Efficiency
B
A
Memory | Capacity
3 GB

Production

Accessory
Magic remote control - AN-MR19
3.5 mm composite adapter, Magic remote control - AN-MR19
Magic Remote Control - MR22
Debut
2019
2019
2022

Reviews

Neofiliac score
85%
85%
57%
Pros
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • 8K UHD resolution
  • Full-Array LED local dimming
  • Supports Cinema HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR 10 Pro, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Advanced HDR by Technicolor, and HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping
  • High 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Full-Array LED local dimming
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  • Rich color reproduction
  • High 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Bright display panel
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Supports HDR10 Pro and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons
  • Not superior to earlier models
  • Confusing model naming

Price

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