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LG NanoCell 81(Nano81)

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LG NanoCell 81 is an entry-level option in LG's 2020 4K smart TV lineup. Though similar to the NanoCell 80, the NanoCell 81 adds edge backlighting with local dimming. The two otherwise share the same features.

For a model with more advanced α7 Gen 3 Processor 4K processor, LG also markets the NanoCell 85. The higher-end NanoCell 90 comes with full-array LED backlighting.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 68%

Pros

High screen-to-body ratio
Supports HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) and HDR10
Exceptional 5300:1 contrast ratio
10-bit display panel

Cons

Display panel quite dark

What external reviewers found

External score 64%

Pros

Good HDR performance
Excellent upscaling
Sleek design

Cons

Poor local dimming
No Dolby Vision support

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External Reviews

techradar^[1]

Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

The Nano 81's picture performance is a bit of a mixed bag. Colorful content like full screen video games and cartoons look great. But cinematic films and TV shows look simply rough due to limited brightness and awful local dimming. The Nano 81 is the only TV in the Nano Cell lineup to not support Dolby Vision and is limited to HDR10 and HLG.

Pros

Sleek design
Excellent upscaling
Good HDR performance

Cons

Poor local dimming
No Dolby Vision support

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