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LG A1 OLED

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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%

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%

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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External Reviews

digitaltrends^[1]

Reviewer score 67% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

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.

Pros

Sleek design
Excellent black levels
Excellent gaming performance

Cons

No variable refresh rate
No HDR

rtings^[2]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

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.

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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References

^ LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV review: Less OLED for less money. [digitaltrends].
^ LG A1 OLED TV Review. [rtings].

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