LG SIGNATURE Z9 8K OLED TV (2019)

MSRP 30000 USD88% Neofiliac92% External
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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.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 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***

    External 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
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    Specifications

    88"88"88"

    Connectivity

    Ports4x 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 RJ454x 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 RJ452x 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 ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsBlack
    Drivers | Subwoofer2 x 20
    Speakers2x 10W
    VESA Mount400 x 300 mmN/AN/A

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    Size | Depth11.06 in / 281 mm w/ stand1.96 in / 49.9 mm w/o stand, 11.06 in / 281 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height57.32 in / 1456 mm w/ stand44.09 in / 1120 mm w/o stand, 57.32 in / 1456 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width77.2 in / 1961 mm77.2 in / 1961 mm
    Weight

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Brightness800 nits (peak)
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal88" (87.8 in / 2230 mm)88" (87.8 in / 2230 mm)88" (87.8 in / 2230 mm)
    Display TypeOLED, LG Display
    Gamut96% DCI-P3, 70% Rec.2020
    Input Lag18 ms
    Pixel Density101 ppi101 ppi101 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.253 mm
    Refresh Rate120 Hz
    Resolution8K UHD (7680x4320)
    Response Time1 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR4K Dolby Vision, 4K Technicolor HDR, 8K HDR10 Pro, 8K HLG ProDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)4K Dolby Vision, 4K Technicolor HDR, 8K HDR10 Pro, 8K HLG Pro
    LicensesENERGY STAR, RoHS, UL/cUL
    Operating Humidity10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemwebOS 4.5
    Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Processor4 cores
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), Clear QAM, ATSC
    VideoVoice 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...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 ...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 | Capacity3 GB
    Power Consumption0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)

    Production

    Accessory3.5 mm composite adapter, Magic remote control
    Debut2019
    Model NameOLED88Z9PUAOLED88Z9PUBOLED88Z9PLA

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    3rd-Party Review Videos

    External Reviews

    digitaltrends[1]

    Reviewer score 90%
    Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
    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]

    Reviewer score 92%
    Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
    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]

    Reviewer score 95%
    Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
    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

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    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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