Product Overview
LG SIGNATURE Z9 is the world's first 8K OLED TV. Measuring at 88 inches diagonally, it is LG's largest OLED TV at its launch. It employs an advanced panel with over 33 million self-emitting pixels.
The performance of this 8K OLED panel is aided by LG's second-generation alpha 9 intelligent processor with effective 8K upscaling and improved noise reduction to 6-steps.
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Ratings
What we found**
Neoscore: 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- 8K UHD resolution
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- Rich color reproduction
- Ultra-fast response time
- 10-bit display panel
- Bright display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 92% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Incredible 8K resolution
- Excellent smart platform
- Gorgeous 8K/HDR images
- Superlative picture with incredible color accuracy
- Impressive HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Excellent upscaling
Cons
- No native 8K
- No HDMI 2.1
- No HDR10 support
- No wall mount
- No 8K content
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
Variants:
88"
88"
88"
Connectivity
88"Ports
4x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
88"Ports
4x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
88"Ports
2x HDMI (CEC), 2x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA
Construction
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Drivers | Subwoofer
2 x 20
Speakers
2x 10W
88"VESA Mount
400 x 300 mm
88"VESA Mount
N/A
88"VESA Mount
N/A
Dimensions
88"Bezels
96.75% screen-to-body ratio
88"Size | Depth
11.06 in / 281 mm w/ stand
88"Size | Depth
1.96 in / 49.9 mm w/o stand, 11.06 in / 281 mm w/ stand
88"Size | Height
57.32 in / 1456 mm w/ stand
88"Size | Height
44.09 in / 1120 mm w/o stand, 57.32 in / 1456 mm w/ stand
88"Size | Width
77.2 in / 1961 mm
88"Size | Width
77.2 in / 1961 mm
88"Weight
40 kg / 88 lbs w/o stand , 102 kg / 224 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
800 nits (peak)
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
88"Display Diagonal
88" (87.8 in / 2230 mm)
88"Display Diagonal
88" (87.8 in / 2230 mm)
88"Display Diagonal
88" (87.8 in / 2230 mm)
Display Type
OLED, LG Display
Gamut
96% DCI-P3, 70% Rec.2020
Input Lag
18 ms
88"Pixel Density
101 ppi
88"Pixel Density
101 ppi
88"Pixel Density
101 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.253 mm
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Resolution
8K UHD (7680x4320)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
88"HDR
4K Dolby Vision, 4K Technicolor HDR, 8K HDR10 Pro, 8K HLG Pro
88"HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
88"HDR
4K Dolby Vision, 4K Technicolor HDR, 8K HDR10 Pro, 8K HLG Pro
Licenses
ENERGY STAR, RoHS, UL/cUL
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating System
webOS 4.5
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Processor
4 cores
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), Clear QAM, ATSC
88"Video
Voice command, Advanced Color Enhancer, SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC), Hexa Step Noise Reduction, True Color Accuracy Pro, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer, Object Depth Enhancer, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Image Processor - α9 Gen 2...
88"Video
ULTRA Luminance Pro, 8K Upscaler, Hexa Step Noise Reduction, PVR, Voice command, SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC), Advanced Color Enhancer, LG ThinQ AI, Google Assistant, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Pixel Level Dimming, Object Depth Enhancer, True Color Accuracy ...
88"Video
Voice command, Advanced Color Enhancer, SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC), Hexa Step Noise Reduction, True Color Accuracy Pro, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer, Object Depth Enhancer, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Image Processor - α9 Gen 2...
Performance
Memory | Capacity
3 GB
88"Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep)
88"Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep)
88"Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep)
Production
Accessory
3.5 mm composite adapter, Magic remote control
Debut
2019
88"Model Name
OLED88Z9PUA
88"Model Name
OLED88Z9PUB
88"Model Name
OLED88Z9PLA
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Sentiment Score 90%LG's 8K TVs far exceed the standards for contrast modulation. There are over 33 million tiny pixels, yes, but it's the work those pixels do that's meaningful. In our A/B comparisons between 4K and native 8K versions of the same content the visible differences were minimal.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Incredible 8K resolution
- Impressive contrast modulation
- Excellent upscaling
Cons
- No wall mount
- No HDMI 2.1
pcmag[2]
Sentiment Score 92%With an upconverted 8K picture, the 88-inch Z9 looks crisp even when viewed from just eight feet away. Fine details like the fur on a butterfly and the scratches on a leaf are clear and vivid. In Cinema mode, the Z9 shows an input lag of 140 milliseconds, far too high to comfortably play video games.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superlative picture with incredible color accuracy
- 8K upconversion
- Impressive HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Cons
- No 8K content
- No HDR10 support
techradar[3]
Sentiment Score 95%The Z9 has a 4.2-channel audio system that takes full advantage of the larger screen size and built-in stand. There's more room at the bottom of the panel for four fairly big downward-firing speakers, and a very effective channel that fires the sound directly at the listener. You'll also find a pair of subs in the base of the stand, giving the low end added kick. AI Sound mode applies machine learning and psychoacoustic wizardry to up-mix 2.1 to virtual 5.1 surround sound.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 8K/HDR images
- Excellent smart platform
- Dolby Atmos and HDR10+
Cons
- No native 8K
- No HDMI 2.1
User Reviews
References
1. ^ LG Z9 88-inch 8K HDR OLED TV review: The future of television. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/lg-z9-88-inch-8k-hdr-oled-tv-review/. 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
2. ^ LG Signature OLED88Z9PUA Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lg-signature-oled88z9pua. 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ LG Z9 OLED 8K TV (OLED88Z9) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lg-8k-oled-oled88z9. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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